# Mental Math Trainer vs Math Practice

The clearest difference is rating: Math Practice at 5.0 against Mental Math Trainer's 4.5. Math Practice also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Mental Math Trainer's advantage is ratings volume (228 vs 4) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mental Math Trainer sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Math Practice sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Math Practice holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mental Math Trainer has 228 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Mental Math Trainer ships an update fortnightly, Math Practice every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mental Math Trainer | Math Practice |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (228 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mental-math-trainer-puremath/id684305542/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/math-practice-games/id6458190856/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **228** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 57.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 50 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Stoyan Hristov](https://appshunter.io/developer/584595816) | [Werf Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1701102033) |

## What reviewers say

### Mental Math Trainer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mental-math-trainer-puremath/id684305542)

Enhance your arithmetic abilities with this app. Practice addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division through engaging games and custom sessions. Track your progress and challenge friends to boost your mental math confidence and speed.

**Highlights:** Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division practice, Math Arcade mode with increasing difficulty, Customizable practice sessions, Memory training games (Find the Pairs), Progress tracking, Game Center integration for challenges

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Access | $2.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Access | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Access | $3.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Access | $9.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Access | $12.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Access | $14.99 | per year |
| Unlock Everything | $17.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🧠 Brain training and mental sharpness
- 👍 Useful for math skills improvement
- 🚀 Fast and easy to use
- ✅ Good for daily practice
- 💡 Gamifies math learning

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Most features are paid/locked
- 💰 Deceptive free version
- 😩 Repetitive questions/levels
- 🐌 Slow animations
- 📱 UI can be improved (keypad style)

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or doesn't open
- Purchases not unlocking features
- In-app purchase issues
- Timer continues when paused
- Drag response not registering input

**Requested features**

- Option to choose keypad style
- More difficult levels
- Infinite or custom exercise mode
- Dark mode support
- Landscape mode support


### Math Practice

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/math-practice-games/id6458190856)

This app offers a fun and engaging way for children aged 5-10 to practice basic math skills like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. It features multiple game modes, customizable learning levels, and progress tracking to make learning enjoyable.

**Highlights:** Practice addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, Five engaging game modes, Customizable learning levels, Progress tracking and high scores, Unlockable color themes, Customizable settings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Color Themes | $0.99 | one-time |
| Disable Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mental Math Trainer free?

Mental Math Trainer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Math Practice free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Mental Math Trainer or Math Practice?

Math Practice is rated higher. Mental Math Trainer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 228 ratings, while Math Practice averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Mental Math Trainer or Math Practice have ads?

Neither Mental Math Trainer nor Math Practice shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mental Math Trainer or Math Practice?

Mental Math Trainer ships an update fortnightly, and Math Practice every 2 weeks. Most recently, Mental Math Trainer was updated on October 10, 2026 and Math Practice on September 16, 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.*