# Matharoo vs StoryMe

The clearest difference is rating: Matharoo at 5.0 against StoryMe's 4.3. Matharoo also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 8). StoryMe's advantage is ratings volume (18 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. StoryMe sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Matharoo asks for nothing beyond the download.

Matharoo holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: StoryMe has 18 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Matharoo | StoryMe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/matharoo-math-learning-fun/id6779644992/reviews)** | [4.3 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storyme-narrated-books-maker/id6798640198/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **18** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 164 MB | 152 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kidslox inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1678487934) | [YOYA MOBILE TEKNOLOJI ANONIM SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1821841645) |

## What reviewers say

### Matharoo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/matharoo-math-learning-fun/id6779644992)

This app offers a game-like approach to math learning for children in grades 1-8. It features puzzles, challenges, and activities designed to build essential math skills and confidence. Parents can track progress and set goals through a dedicated portal.

**Highlights:** Math puzzles and number challenges, Skill-building activities, Parent progress tracking dashboard, Goal setting for students, Multiplication games and math facts, Logic and equation puzzles

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### StoryMe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storyme-narrated-books-maker/id6798640198)

This app uses AI to transform a single photo into a personalized adventure story where your child is the hero. Choose from various story worlds and themes to create unique illustrated tales for bedtime or imaginative play. Stories can also be printed for offline coloring.

**Highlights:** AI-generated personalized stories from photos, Child as the hero of their own adventure, Multiple story worlds and themes, Autoplay for immersive storytelling, Printable story and coloring pages, Offline reading and coloring activities

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium Access | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Create your own bedtime audiobook | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Get Weekly Premium Access | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Create your own narrated story | $39.99 | per year |
| Create your own narrated story | $39.99 | per year |
| Get 50 credits instantly | $12.99 | one-time |
| 100 Story Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 200 Story Coins | $34.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Matharoo free?

Matharoo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is StoryMe free?

StoryMe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Matharoo or StoryMe?

Matharoo is rated higher. Matharoo averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while StoryMe averages 4.3 from 18 ratings.

### Do Matharoo or StoryMe have ads?

Neither Matharoo nor StoryMe shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Matharoo or StoryMe?

Matharoo ships an update weekly, and StoryMe weekly. Most recently, Matharoo was updated on October 28, 2026 and StoryMe on November 1, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*