Comparison

Math Castle vs Spark Maths

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

Head to head
About

Math Castle

Master foundational and derived math facts through a multi-sensory approach. Practice addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division with customizable settings and unlock new levels as you progress. Create personalized printable practice sheets.

Highlights
  • Multi-sensory learning (see, hear, write)
  • Master foundational and derived facts
  • Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division
  • Missing addend/factor settings
  • Unlockable castle levels
  • Customizable printable PDFs
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Conquer your math facts through a powerful multi-sensory approach—see them, hear them, and write your answers directly on the screen. Unlock castle doors as you progress, mastering foundational facts before advancing to derived facts. Take command of your learning by creating your own printable PDFs, following a flexible, personalized, and developmentally appropriate path to fluency. Crown yourself victorious in addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division using missing addend and missing factor settings. Math Castle is thoughtfully designed by a university math methods professor, grounded in research, and centered on students. Start playing today—every step brings you closer to fact mastery!

About

Spark Maths

Features
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Spark Maths helps children build confidence in mathematics through fun, focused practice. Designed for primary school learners, Spark Maths makes it easy to practise and strengthen essential skills in addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. FEATURES • Addition, subtraction, multiplication and division practice • Mixed-operation challenges • Multiple child profiles • Separate progress and practice settings for each child • Custom number selection for targeted practice • Timed challenges with varied questions and answer positions • Progress tracking and achievement rewards • Weekly parent reports that can be viewed and shared • Child-friendly design • Fast and easy to use FREE VERSION • Unlimited addition practice PREMIUM UNLOCK • Subtraction • Multiplication • Division • Mixed quizzes • Full progress tracking • All premium practice features Spark Maths is designed to encourage regular practice, improve fluency and help each learner build confidence one question at a time. No subscriptions. One purchase. Lifetime access.

Screenshots

Math Castle2 screens
Spark Maths4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Math Castle at none against Spark Maths's 1. Math Castle also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads 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. Spark Maths sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Math Castle asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Math Castle ships an update every 3 days, Spark Maths monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Math Castle versus Spark Maths: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMath CastleSpark Maths
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTurner LogicBradley Carl Wentzel

In-app purchases

None

Math Castle

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Spark Maths

One-time1
  • Spark Maths Premium$2.99

Questions

Is Math Castle free?
Math Castle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Spark Maths free?
Spark Maths is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Math Castle or Spark Maths have ads?
Neither Math Castle nor Spark Maths shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Math Castle or Spark Maths?
Math Castle ships an update every 3 days, and Spark Maths monthly. Most recently, Math Castle was updated on September 23, 2026 and Spark Maths on September 26, 2026.

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