Comparison

Math Bolt vs Hanzi Screen

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

Head to head
About

Math Bolt

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MathZap Math practice that actually feels like a game. Equations fall from the sky β€” drag the right answer tile before they hit the ground. Keep your streak alive, level up, and beat your high score. MathZap turns multiplication tables, addition, and subtraction drills into fast-paced arcade action. How it works Falling equation cards scroll down the screen. A row of answer tiles sits at the bottom. Drag and drop the correct answer onto its matching equation before it escapes. Miss too many and it's game over. Gets smarter as you play MathZap tracks every answer β€” right or wrong β€” and adapts. Problems you struggle with appear more often until you nail them. Your mastery dashboard shows exactly which facts are solid and which still need work, so every session is time well spent. Built for the whole family Create separate profiles for each player β€” each with their own emoji avatar, color, high scores, and progress. Switch between players in seconds. Fully customizable practice Choose exactly what to practice: Multiplication tables 2 through 12 (pick any combination) Addition: single- and double-digit patterns Subtraction: single- and double-digit patterns Track your progress Your personal dashboard shows mastery levels for every problem type, your toughest problem spots, accuracy over time, and a full session history. Great for: Kids building math fact fluency Students preparing for timed tests Anyone who wants faster mental math No ads. No subscriptions. Just math.

About

Hanzi Screen

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Learn Mandarin naturally, one word at a time. Hanzi Screen helps you build Chinese vocabulary through iPhone Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets, interactive flashcards, example sentences, and speaking practice. Instead of opening a textbook every time you want to study, keep Mandarin vocabulary visible throughout your day. LEARN CHINESE WITH WIDGETS Turn your iPhone into a Mandarin learning companion. See Chinese characters, pinyin, meanings, and example sentences through customizable widgets. PRACTICE AT YOUR OWN PACE * Study vocabulary with interactive flashcards. * Learn pronunciation with pinyin and audio playback. * Understand words through Chinese example sentences and English translations. * Practice speaking Mandarin using your microphone. * Review vocabulary with quizzes and learning progress tools. * Explore stroke order to understand how Chinese characters are written. * Import your own vocabulary from photos. START LEARNING FOR FREE Explore HSK 1–3 vocabulary and 100 Everyday expressions for free. Build your learning routine without purchasing a subscription. GO FURTHER WITH HANZI PREMIUM Unlock 3,940 additional vocabulary lessons across five collections: * Everyday Premium β€” 500 expressions * Business Premium β€” 300 workplace terms * HSK 4 β€” 377 words * HSK 5 β€” 955 words * HSK 6 β€” 1,808 words Premium lessons include example sentences with pinyin and English meanings, with access to supported study modes and Premium vocabulary widgets. Choose Monthly, Yearly, or Lifetime Premium. Restore purchases whenever needed. MAKE MANDARIN PART OF YOUR EVERYDAY LIFE Whether you’re beginning Chinese, expanding your business vocabulary, or studying advanced words, Hanzi Screen makes it easier to keep learning in small moments. Download Hanzi Screen and start learning Mandarin for free. Website: https://hanziscreen.com Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Math Bolt4 screens
Hanzi Screen4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Math Bolt at none against Hanzi Screen's 3. Hanzi Screen's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.6). On price, ads 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

Both are free to download. Hanzi Screen sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Math Bolt asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Math Bolt versus Hanzi Screen: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMath BoltHanzi Screen
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS18.615.1 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size12 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCreative Greenlight LLCFelix Xavier Tanjaya

In-app purchases

None

Math Bolt

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Hanzi Screen

Subscriptions2
  • Hanzi Premium Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Hanzi Premium Yearly$7.991 Year
One-time1
  • Hanzi Premium Lifetime$14.99

Questions

Is Math Bolt free?
Math Bolt is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hanzi Screen free?
Hanzi Screen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Math Bolt or Hanzi Screen have ads?
Neither Math Bolt nor Hanzi Screen shows ads.

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