# Mental Math Trainer vs Math Games

The clearest difference is rating: Mental Math Trainer at 4.5 against Math Games's 3.9. Mental Math Trainer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (226 vs 15). Math Games's advantage is review sentiment (89% vs 58%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Games sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Mental Math Trainer holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mental Math Trainer has 226 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 58% of Mental Math Trainer's written reviews are positive against 89% of Math Games's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mental Math Trainer | Math Games |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (226 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mental-math-trainer-puremath/id684305542/reviews)** | [3.9 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/math-games-brain-puzzles/id6475646566/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **226** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | 57.8% of reviews | **88.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 43 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Stoyan Hristov](https://appshunter.io/developer/584595816) | [Pavel Agandeev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1563412768) |

## 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 Games

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/math-games-brain-puzzles/id6475646566)

Engage your mind with over 10 logic-based math games and puzzles. Improve your brainpower, arithmetic, and logical thinking with fun, interactive challenges suitable for all skill levels.

**Highlights:** Over 10 logic-based games, Block Puzzles, Mental Math, Math Challenges, Daily challenges, Brain training

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mental Math Trainer free?

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

### Is Math Games free?

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

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

Mental Math Trainer is rated higher. Mental Math Trainer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 226 ratings, while Math Games averages 3.9 from 15 ratings.

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

Math Games shows ads; Mental Math Trainer does not.

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

Mental Math Trainer ships an update every 2 weeks, and Math Games every 2 weeks. Most recently, Mental Math Trainer was updated on September 22, 2026 and Math Games 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.*