Comparison

WonderMath vs Math Duel

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

Head to head
About

WonderMath

This app allows parents to customize math practice for their children, choosing operations and number ranges. It features an encouraging virtual tutor and tracks progress with detailed analytics. The experience is ad-free and designed to complement various educational curricula.

Highlights
  • Customizable math operations and number ranges
  • 21 skill-based templates
  • Virtual math tutor (Bob the Frog)
  • Progressive hints and step-by-step solutions
  • Detailed mastery tracking and analytics
  • Trophy system for rewards
  • Ad-free educational experience
Features
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WonderMath puts you in charge of your child's math practice. You choose the operations, set the number ranges, and decide what your child works on. No algorithm makes that decision. You do. Your child practices in a colorful, encouraging environment with Bob the Frog, a studious, glasses-wearing math tutor who celebrates correct answers, encourages them through tough problems, and patiently walks them through mistakes step by step. HOW IT WORKS 1. Sign in with Apple and create a profile for your child 2. Pick from 21 skill-based templates or build a custom test from scratch 3. Hand the device to your child and let Bob take it from here 4. Review results, track mastery, and see exactly where they need help WHAT MAKES WONDERMATH DIFFERENT - You choose the math: Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, or any combination. Set exact number ranges for focused practice that matches your child's level. - 21 pre-built templates: Addition Sums to 10, Times Tables through 12, Mixed Operations, Math Facts Sprint, and more. Organized by skill and difficulty so you can start in seconds. - Bob the Frog: Your child's personal math tutor. Bob cheers for correct answers, encourages them when they struggle, and guides through mistakes with patience, not pressure. - Smart hints, not handouts: Progressive hints steer your child toward the answer without giving it away. Hints reduce the score, encouraging children to try first and ask for help second. - Retry before reveal: Wrong answers get a second chance. If they still need help, Bob explains the solution step by step. - Real mastery tracking: Mastery scores weight recent practice and first-try answers, so you can see which operations are strong and which need work. Every test is saved in your child's history, so you can look back over time. - Trophy system: Gold (90%+), Silver (75%+), and Bronze (60%+) trophies reward effort and accuracy. - Optional parent PIN: Set a PIN if you want your child to stay in a test until you're back to check their work, or leave it off so they can exit on their own terms. Change it anytime in Settings. - Works with your curriculum: Built to complement Common Core, Abeka, Saxon, Singapore Math, Classical Conversations, Math-U-See, Teaching Textbooks, and Horizons. - Syncs across devices: Your family's data stays in sync across all your Apple devices through iCloud. NO ADS. EVER. No banner ads, no video ads, no interstitials, no upsells shown to your children. No "ask your parent" prompts during practice. Your child's experience is purely educational and fun. FREE TO START WonderMath is free to download and use with 3 starter templates, 1 child profile, full kid mode with Bob, and score tracking after every test. No time limit on the free tier. Want everything? Unlock the full version with a single one-time purchase. No subscription. No recurring charges. That single purchase gives your family all 21 templates, the custom test builder, up to 5 child profiles, the full analytics dashboard, mastery tracking, complete test history, and device sync. There is also an optional tip jar if you want to support ongoing development. It is never expected and never prompted. FROM THE MAKERS OF WONDERSPELL WonderMath is built by the same team behind WonderSpell, the parent-first spelling practice app. Same philosophy: you control the content, your child has fun learning, and your family's privacy is respected. Together they form the Wonder family of learning apps from For His Glory LLC. PRIVACY AND TERMS Parents sign in with Apple. Children never create accounts or share personal information. We do not collect, sell, or share your family's data. Privacy Policy: https://forhisglory.llc/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Questions or feedback? We would love to hear from you at support@forhisglory.llc.

About

Math Duel

Features
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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 — 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.

Screenshots

WonderMath4 screens
Math Duel4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Math Duel at none against WonderMath's 2. Math Duel also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). WonderMath's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price 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. WonderMath sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Math Duel asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WonderMath ships an update every 6 weeks, Math Duel fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
WonderMath versus Math Duel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWonderMathMath Duel
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFor His Glory LLCPhuc Huynh

In-app purchases

2 purchases

WonderMath

One-time2
  • Support WonderMath$1.99
  • Unlock WonderMath$4.99
None

Math Duel

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WonderMath free?
WonderMath is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Math Duel free?
Math Duel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do WonderMath or Math Duel have ads?
Math Duel shows ads; WonderMath does not.
Which is updated more often, WonderMath or Math Duel?
WonderMath ships an update every 6 weeks, and Math Duel fortnightly. Most recently, WonderMath was updated on October 6, 2026 and Math Duel on September 29, 2026.

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