Comparison

Math Duel vs Scribu

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

Head to head
About

Math Duel

Features
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Math Duel turns math practice into a fast head-to-head race for two players using one phone or tablet. Sit on opposite sides of the device and tap Start. The same question appears at both ends of the screen, with one side rotated for the player sitting opposite. The first player to tap the correct answer scores the point. Choose exactly what you want to practice: • Multiplication and times tables • Division • Addition • Subtraction • Your own function, such as f(x) = 2x + 3 Customize the tables or number range, round timer, and winning score. Both players always receive the same question and answer choices, making every round a fair test of speed and accuracy. FEATURES • True two-player competition on one device • Identical questions for both players • Multiplication, division, addition, and subtraction • Custom arithmetic function mode • Adjustable number ranges and times tables • Configurable timer and target score • Immediate visual, sound, and haptic feedback • No in-app purchases • No accounts and no sign-in • Fully playable offline • Available in 11 languages FREE, WITH ONE BANNER AD Math Duel is free. A single banner ad appears on the start screen only — never during a game and never between rounds. Ads are non-personalized and rated for general audiences. Google AdMob may collect device identifiers and usage data to serve them; see our privacy policy. Ideal for children, siblings, parents, teachers, classrooms, and quick times-table practice.

About

Scribu

Features
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Scribu is the magic notebook where kids aged 3 to 7 learn to write through play: letters, numbers, first words and simple math, with a narrator voice guiding every step and four mascots cheering along. LEARN TO TRACE • Start from the pink circle and follow the arrows: an animated hand shows each stroke • Alphabet letters, numbers and illustrated words • Stars and confetti celebrate every finished trace COUNT AND SOLVE • Add, subtract and multiply with objects to count • Tap the right answer, then trace the number TIME CHALLENGE • How many letters can you trace in 60 seconds? • Personal bests for letters, numbers and mixed rounds MADE FOR KIDS • A narrator voice in every language: no reading needed to get started • A level map with chests, gifts and stars to collect • Four buddies to choose from: Andy, July, Lelia and Klaus • A parents' corner for profile, music and progress reset 13 LANGUAGES English, Italian, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Albanian, Russian, Arabic, Hindi, Bengali, Chinese and Japanese — with native alphabets: kids trace Russian and Arabic letters, Chinese and Japanese characters. WORRY-FREE • No ads, no in-app purchases • Works offline, no sign-up • Progress stays on the device Download Scribu and turn first strokes into an adventure!

Screenshots

Math Duel4 screens
Scribu4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Scribu at none against Math Duel's shown. Scribu also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Math Duel ships an update fortnightly, Scribu every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Math Duel versus Scribu: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMath DuelScribu
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPhuc HuynhAndi Arapi

In-app purchases

None

Math Duel

No in-app purchases

None

Scribu

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Math Duel free?
Math Duel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Scribu free?
Scribu is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Math Duel or Scribu have ads?
Math Duel shows ads; Scribu does not.
Which is updated more often, Math Duel or Scribu?
Math Duel ships an update fortnightly, and Scribu every 2 days. Most recently, Math Duel was updated on September 29, 2026 and Scribu on September 23, 2026.

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