Comparison

Shark Calculator vs Math Drills Mental Arithmetic

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

Head to head
About

Shark Calculator

Features
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Make everyday math a little more exciting with Shark Calculator β€” a fast, reliable calculator set in a lively underwater world. It’s everything you expect from a calculator, plus a playful shark that reacts to your taps with smooth animations and satisfying haptics. Key Features β€’ Core calculator functions β€’ Quick, accurate basic operations for everyday math β€’ Large, touch-friendly buttons for confident input β€’ Interactive shark companion β€’ Shark swims between the background and UI, following your taps β€’ β€œParks” by recently tapped buttons for delightful, contextual reactions β€’ Surprise bite moments with strong, tactile haptic bursts β€’ Immersive visuals β€’ Dynamic underwater background that sets a calm, animated scene β€’ Layered design: ocean backdrop, animated shark, and crisp UI on top β€’ Smart responsiveness β€’ Adapts to compact and larger layouts for comfort and clarity β€’ Respects safe areas while using the full screen for an immersive feel β€’ Thoughtful feedback β€’ Subtle animation cues guide interaction without slowing you down β€’ Haptics tuned for punchy, playful moments Why You’ll Love It Shark Calculator keeps math quick and precise while adding just the right amount of personality. Tap to calculate, watch the shark glide and interact, and enjoy a splash of delight in your daily routine β€” without compromising usability. Dive in. Do the math. Have some fun.

About

Math Drills Mental Arithmetic

Features
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Build faster mental math skills with quick daily drills. Math Drills covers addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division with grade-friendly practice setsβ€”no account required. Review mistakes in the wrong book, track practice history, unlock achievements, and create custom problem sets for homework or exam prep. Clear stats help students and parents see progress over time. Offline-first by design: your practice data stays on your device, with no login, no tracking, and no ads.

Screenshots

Shark Calculator3 screens
Math Drills Mental Arithmetic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Math Drills Mental Arithmetic at $1.99 against Shark Calculator's $5.99. Math Drills Mental Arithmetic also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.2). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Shark Calculator costs $5.99 and Math Drills Mental Arithmetic $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 3 level
Shark Calculator versus Math Drills Mental Arithmetic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShark CalculatorMath Drills Mental Arithmetic
Price$5.99$1.99 β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS26.213.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size13 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMikolaj AdamowiczXiamen City Fanyou Network Technology Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

Shark Calculator

No in-app purchases

None

Math Drills Mental Arithmetic

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shark Calculator free?
Shark Calculator costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Math Drills Mental Arithmetic free?
Math Drills Mental Arithmetic costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Shark Calculator or Math Drills Mental Arithmetic have ads?
Neither Shark Calculator nor Math Drills Mental Arithmetic shows ads.

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