Comparison

TakoGo! vs Mental Math

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

TakoGo!

Features
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TakoGo turns Wikipedia into beautiful, swipeable courses about literature, art, music, cinema, history, philosophy, and science. Each course is a deck of bite-sized cards — sharp writing, striking illustrations, and quizzes that actually make you think. Learn about Dostoevsky, the Vietnam War, or the Bauhaus movement in 5 minutes. WHAT YOU GET: • Courses on writers, filmmakers, musicians, philosophers, scientists, and more • Beautiful AI-generated illustrations in every course • Quizzes after every few cards to test what you learned • Daily streak tracking to build a learning habit • Course of the Day — a new pick every day • Bilingual: available in English and Portuguese HOW IT WORKS: 1. Pick a topic or explore by category 2. Swipe through cards — each one teaches you something new 3. Answer quiz questions to lock in what you learned 4. Complete courses to build your streak Search for anything — from Frida Kahlo to quantum physics, from The Godfather to the Roman Empire. If Wikipedia has it, TakoGo can teach it. Free to use. Premium and Creator plans unlock more features. Terms of Use: https://takogo.app/terms Privacy: https://takogo.app/privacy

About

Mental Math

Sharpen your mental math skills with daily practice. This app uses spaced repetition to help you master concepts like fractions, percentages, and algebra. It offers two modes for flexible learning and provides real-life examples of how math is used every day.

Highlights
  • Spaced repetition system (SRS)
  • Covers multiplication, division, fractions, percentages, algebra
  • Zen and Chrono practice modes
  • Visible progress tracking
  • Real-life math examples
  • Home screen widgets
  • Customizable reminders
Features
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10 minutes a day to keep your mental math sharp. Whether you're in middle school, in high school, or an adult who wants to reconnect with math, Kalc helps you forge solid mental reflexes, without cramming. Spaced repetition system (SRS): concepts you master space out over time, the ones you miss come back the next day. The method known to deliver the most learning per minute practiced. WHO IT'S FOR · UK students (Year 7-10), US students (Grade 6-9) · Other English-speaking systems (Canada, Australia, Ireland, NZ) · Spanish-speaking students (Spain ESO, Mexico secundaria/preparatoria) · French-speaking students (France, Belgium, Switzerland, Quebec) · Adults who want to get back fluency with mental math Each user picks their school system during onboarding. Content and examples adapt. WHAT KALC COVERS · Multiplication and division (times tables, decimals, signed) · Fractions (simplification, operations, fraction of a whole) · Percentages (calculation, increase, discount, compound change) · Powers and square roots · Algebra and order of operations · Addition and subtraction of signed integers TWO PRACTICE MODES · Zen mode: at your own pace, no pressure, to consolidate the basics · Chrono mode: against the clock, to build speed under exam conditions VISIBLE PROGRESS Every skill has its own level and progress bar. You see exactly where you stand and what's left to master. IN REAL LIFE Every session ends with a concrete example of how this skill serves you day to day: splitting a restaurant tab, reading a paycheck, working out a discount, planning a budget. Mental math is something you actually use. HOME SCREEN WIDGETS Track your progress straight from your iOS home screen, without opening the app. Streak, XP and skills in progress at a glance. MEASURED REMINDERS Up to 5 reminders over the first 3 weeks, off at any time. No spam, no guilt-tripping. ONE-TIME PURCHASE, NO SUBSCRIPTION Kalc is free to download (1 skill available without purchase). Full access unlocks with a single purchase (lifetime or 1 year non-renewing). No traps, no hidden paywall. PRIVACY All your data stays on your device and syncs through your personal iCloud account. No ads, no advertising tracking, no cookies. Kalc is for people who want real progress in mental math. Privacy policy: https://lmtdigitalcreations.com/kalc/privacy.html Terms of use: https://lmtdigitalcreations.com/kalc/terms.html

Screenshots

TakoGo!3 screens
Mental Math4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: TakoGo! at 15.1 against Mental Math's 17.6. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. TakoGo! sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Mental Math sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
TakoGo! versus Mental Math: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTakoGo!Mental Math
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Fortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB17 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperAirton JuniorLMT Digital Creations

In-app purchases

4 purchases

TakoGo!

Subscriptions4
  • Premium Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Creator Monthly$34.991 Month
  • Premium Annual$59.991 Year
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  • Creator Annual$199.991 Year
2 purchases

Mental Math

One-time2
  • Plan Annuel$17.99
  • Accès à vie$29.99

Questions

Is TakoGo! free?
TakoGo! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mental Math free?
Mental Math is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TakoGo! or Mental Math have ads?
Neither TakoGo! nor Mental Math shows ads.

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