Comparison

Math Invaders Arcade vs Space Math Academy

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

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Math Invaders Arcade

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Math Invaders is an arcade-style math game for kids 5–10. Tap the invader with the correct answer — every right answer clears an invader from the sky and pushes you closer to Captain Rank WHAT'S INSIDE • Per-age difficulty — pick an age 5 through 10 and the maths and decoy answers adapt automatically. • Four operations — addition, subtraction, multiplication, division unlock as the player grows. • Ten levels — Mercury Drift, Venus Static, Earth Orbit, Mars Dust, Asteroid Belt, Jupiter Eye, Saturn Rings, Uranus Tilt, Neptune Deep, Pluto Edge. Each clear earns 1–3 stars. • 24 trophies — first-mission wins, skill milestones, math mastery, and a daily-streak bucket that rewards coming back. • Eight ship tiers and four weapons that unlock as you progress. • Extras — four background themes and four bullet trails earned through play. • Parents Dashboard — review session-by-session stats, accuracy by operation, and trouble-spot questions. DESIGNED FOR KIDS • No third-party analytics or behavioural ads. • No social-media links inside the game. • All progress is stored on the device — nothing is uploaded. MATH INVADERS PRO (OPTIONAL) The first levels are free forever. Math Invaders Pro — an optional $2.99/month auto-renewable subscription — unlocks every level, weapon, ship and cosmetic. Cancel anytime in Settings. No ads, no tracking, no third-party data sharing. Privacy Policy: https://mathsapps.com/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ CONTACT contact@mathsapps.com mathsapps.com/privacy

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Space Math Academy

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Master math facts through fun space adventures! No Ads! Space Math Academy helps kids build fast, confident addition and subtraction skills using voice-powered gameplay inspired by proven math fact practice programs. Instead of paper flash cards, children explore colorful planets, solve math challenges by speaking answers out loud, and earn stars for accuracy and speed. Perfect for students learning math facts in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade. Practice carefully structured math fact levels including: • Addition facts (+1, +2, +3, doubles, +7, +8, +9) • Subtraction fact families • Mental math fluency • Fast fact recall Questions are randomized each time you play, helping children learn the facts instead of memorizing a sequence. Speak Your Answers, no typing required. Simply say the answer out loud and the game listens using voice recognition. • Hands-free answering • Kid-friendly voice input • Immediate feedback • Encourages verbal math fluency Travel through a colorful space academy filled with: • Unique planets • Friendly robot guide • Star rewards • Fun animations Earn Stars & Beat Your Records. Can you earn 3 stars on every planet? Designed for Kids • Large easy-to-read equations • Bright colorful visuals • Positive encouragement • No ads • Simple controls Great For • Math fact practice • Addition fluency • Subtraction fluency • Mental math • Elementary school students • Homeschool learning • Classroom reinforcement • Extra math practice at home Join the Space Academy and turn math fact practice into an adventure!

Screenshots

Math Invaders Arcade4 screens
Space Math Academy3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Space Math Academy at none against Math Invaders Arcade's 1. Math Invaders Arcade's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. Math Invaders Arcade sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Space Math Academy asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
Math Invaders Arcade versus Space Math Academy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMath Invaders ArcadeSpace Math Academy
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB67 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMATH APPSNathaniel Botwick

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Math Invaders Arcade

Subscriptions1
  • Math Invaders Pro$2.991 Month
None

Space Math Academy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Math Invaders Arcade free?
Math Invaders Arcade is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Space Math Academy free?
Space Math Academy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Math Invaders Arcade or Space Math Academy have ads?
Neither Math Invaders Arcade nor Space Math Academy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Math Invaders Arcade or Space Math Academy?
Math Invaders Arcade ships an update weekly, and Space Math Academy weekly. Most recently, Math Invaders Arcade was updated on November 9, 2026 and Space Math Academy on November 10, 2026.

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