Comparison

Count Up! Calc vs Math Strategist

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

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About

Count Up! Calc

Features
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[A Fun New Math Game Appears!] Controls are a breeze: just tap the moving math symbols! Calculate repeatedly to reach the goal number. Even though it's a math puzzle, you can grab items and choose from 3 power-ups. Do that, and you can control the math exactly how you want! Before you know it, you might just get completely obsessed! [How to Play] Touch the math symbols moving across the screen! That symbol will then calculate the two numbers in the center. Calculating creates new numbers and symbols, so touch them again to calculate with your previous answer. The appearing numbers and symbols are random, so there's no single set answer! Calculate over and over to create your target number. If your calculated number is a "Multiple of 10" (10, 20...), "Ends in 7" (7, 17...), or has "Matching digits" (11, 22...), you can get an item, or "Keep" a symbol in the top right corner to use whenever you want! There's also plenty of support during the game! Check the "Next" display for upcoming symbols and numbers. Use the "Shuffle" button to change your Next items! When the screen is full of the same symbol, an item appears that lets you summon that symbol later. If the screen gets cluttered with items, use the bottom left buttons to toggle the display or shake them up. [Game Modes] There are two game modes: "Calc30", a light mode where you calculate to make 30, and "Calc-Trip!", where you make multiple numbers in any order you like. In "Calc-Trip!", 3 choices appear every time you make a number! You can power up by changing numbers, symbols, or getting items. As you advance through stages, special gimmicks trigger when certain numbers are made. Sometimes it makes your next moves harder to read, and sometimes it makes them easier. Challenge yourself with all kinds of calculations! [Recommended for] Highly recommended even if you're not good at math! You don't need to get the right answer on the first try here! Use items, calculate repeatedly, and you might just become a math pro?! And of course, highly recommended for those who already love math! Pick the right power-ups, overcome the gimmicks, and aim for a new clear-turn record! The tutorial (for Calc30 mode) comes in a quick Short version, as well as a detailed Long version. It also supports a wide range of 13 languages, and lets you switch between region-specific symbols like × and *, or ÷ and /. Math is a universal language—let's all enjoy it together! Come fall down the fun math rabbit hole!

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Math Strategist

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Math Strategist is a math, logic, and strategy game for ages 8–14! Drag number cards onto a balance scale and complete comparison, odd/even, and multiple goals within a limited number of turns. This is not just arithmetic practice—it is a real strategy challenge where every move matters! ● 1000+ Challenge Stages! In addition to Classic Mode, Math Strategist features Challenge Mode with over 1,000 carefully designed stages. Each stage has fixed starting values, goals, and card sequences. Find the best solution, complete all goals within the turn limit, and achieve your best records! ● Game Features ● Strategic Balance-Scale Mechanics If both sides are equal, you can place a card on either side. If they are not equal, you can only place a card on the side with the lower value. Every move matters. Careful planning is the key to success. ● Math Becomes a Real Puzzle Challenge Your goals are not just simple calculations. They include challenges such as: - Left > Right - Left = Right - One side is even - One side is odd - One side is a multiple of 3, 4, 5, and more Observe the balance carefully and use your cards strategically to complete every objective. ● Limited Turns, Smarter Decisions Every stage has a limited number of turns. Think carefully before every move: - Which card should you play? - Which side should you place it on? - What is the best sequence? Complete all goals before you run out of turns! ● More Levels, Greater Challenges Complete your goals to level up. As your level increases, you'll face more objectives that require better planning, observation, and strategy. ● Comprehensive In-Game Tutorials Learn while you play. Math Strategist includes easy-to-follow tutorials covering: - Odd and even numbers - Multiples - Divisibility rules Players can gradually build mathematical understanding through gameplay. ● Who Is This For? Math Strategist is perfect for: - Kids who enjoy puzzles and logical thinking - Students learning comparisons, odd/even numbers, and multiples - Parents looking for a fun way to practice math - Players who enjoy strategy and puzzle games ● Skills Developed Naturally Players naturally develop: - Number sense - Comparing numbers - Odd and even numbers - Multiples - Logical thinking - Observation and decision-making - Planning and sequencing - Strategic thinking Math Strategist transforms math practice into an engaging strategy game where learning happens naturally through play. Ready to master the balance scale? Download Math Strategist today and start your math strategy adventure! --- ● Ads and Third-Party Services This game may display ads provided by third-party services, including banner ads, interstitial ads, and other advertising formats. The ads shown may vary depending on your device, location, network conditions, and third-party service policies. - Gameplay is never interrupted by ads during a stage, allowing players to stay focused. ● We Value Your Privacy Math Strategist is developed by Dream Mushrooms. We value the privacy and safety of children and families and provide our services in accordance with applicable children's privacy laws and the relevant policies of the App Store. We do not directly collect or store users' Personally Identifiable Information (PII). However, third-party services used by this app may automatically collect certain technical information necessary to provide their services. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/math-strategist-privacy-policy/ Terms of Service: https://sites.google.com/view/math-strategist-terms-service/

Screenshots

Count Up! Calc4 screens
Math Strategist4 screens

Verdict

The call

Count Up! Calc and Math Strategist are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Count Up! Calc ships an update every 4 weeks, Math Strategist fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Count Up! Calc versus Math Strategist: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCount Up! CalcMath Strategist
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size273 MB99 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMICHIKO MATSUMOTOTingwei Chen

In-app purchases

None

Count Up! Calc

No in-app purchases

None

Math Strategist

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Count Up! Calc free?
Count Up! Calc is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Math Strategist free?
Math Strategist is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Count Up! Calc or Math Strategist have ads?
Both Count Up! Calc and Math Strategist show ads.
Which is updated more often, Count Up! Calc or Math Strategist?
Count Up! Calc ships an update every 4 weeks, and Math Strategist fortnightly. Most recently, Count Up! Calc was updated on October 28, 2026 and Math Strategist on October 28, 2026.

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