KidBucks vs Math Duel
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
KidBucks
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KidBucks helps families motivate kids with a fun point-based reward system. HOW IT WORKS Parents set up a family, add children, and award points for good behavior, completed chores, or academic achievements. Kids can request points by describing what they did ā even with voice messages ā and redeem them for rewards the whole family agrees on. KEY FEATURES - Award & deduct points with one tap - Kids submit point requests with text or voice - Parents approve or decline requests with Face ID - Customizable reward redemptions - Real-time family dashboard - Multi-parent support ā invite co-parents via QR code - iCloud sync across all family devices - Works offline in local mode ā no account required FAMILY COLLABORATION (Subscription) Upgrade to sync your family across devices. Multiple parents can manage the same family, approve requests, and stay in sync. SAFE FOR KIDS No ads. No third-party tracking. External links are protected by a parental gate. Built with children's privacy in mind. Privacy Policy: https://kids.190hao.cn/privacy Terms of Service: https://kids.190hao.cn/terms
Math Duel
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Math Duel turns math practice into a fast head-to-head race for two players using one phone or tablet. Sit on opposite sides of the device and tap Start. The same question appears at both ends of the screen, with one side rotated for the player sitting opposite. The first player to tap the correct answer scores the point. Choose exactly what you want to practice: ⢠Multiplication and times tables ⢠Division ⢠Addition ⢠Subtraction ⢠Your own function, such as f(x) = 2x + 3 Customize the tables or number range, round timer, and winning score. Both players always receive the same question and answer choices, making every round a fair test of speed and accuracy. FEATURES ⢠True two-player competition on one device ⢠Identical questions for both players ⢠Multiplication, division, addition, and subtraction ⢠Custom arithmetic function mode ⢠Adjustable number ranges and times tables ⢠Configurable timer and target score ⢠Immediate visual, sound, and haptic feedback ⢠No in-app purchases ⢠No accounts and no sign-in ⢠Fully playable offline ⢠Available in 11 languages FREE, WITH ONE BANNER AD Math Duel is free. A single banner ad appears on the start screen only ā never during a game and never between rounds. Ads are non-personalized and rated for general audiences. Google AdMob may collect device identifiers and usage data to serve them; see our privacy policy. Ideal for children, siblings, parents, teachers, classrooms, and quick times-table practice.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Math Duel at none against KidBucks's 1. Math Duel also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). KidBucks's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. KidBucks sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Math Duel asks for nothing beyond the download.
KidBucks ships an update every 3 weeks, Math Duel fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | KidBucks | Math Duel |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Fortnightly ā better |
| Ads | No ā better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No ā better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod ā better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.0 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ēæ é”¾ | Phuc Huynh |
In-app purchases
KidBucks
- Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month
Math Duel
No in-app purchases









