Epic vs MathWork
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Epic
Explore a vast digital library with over 40,000 books, audiobooks, and learning videos for children. This kid-safe app fosters curiosity and reading confidence through interactive content and fun rewards, accessible on Apple devices and available for offline reading.
- Vast digital library of 40,000+ books
- Audiobooks and read-to-me features
- Offline reading capability
- Multilingual content (Spanish, French, Chinese, Gaelic)
- Reading rewards and learning tools
- Parent dashboard for progress tracking
- Kid-safe and interactive content
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Epic is the world’s largest digital library for kids! Our fun, kid-safe, interactive reading app fuels curiosity and reading confidence by letting kids freely explore their interests with instant access to 40,000+ books, audiobooks, learning videos and more. Anytime, anywhere: Access our library from any Apple device. You can even download books to read offline! Books that read to them: In addition to our library of more traditional ebooks, we have a huge collection of Read-To-Me books and audiobooks. Featuring talented voice actors, fun music and exciting sound effects that bring stories to life! Multilingual: The majority of books on Epic are in English, but we also have books in Spanish, French, Chinese and Gaelic to engage readers of different backgrounds and interests. Fun rewards and learning tools: Reading Buddies, badges and quizzes keep them motivated to read and learn. Spotlight Words and audio-enabled Dictionary Lookup teach vocabulary and pronunciation. FOR FAMILIES: EPIC FAMILY A paid subscription beginning with a 7-day free trial. Cancel anytime. • Up to 4 child profiles, so each kid can enjoy a personalized reading experience. • Parent dashboard lets you see what they’re reading and follow along with their progress. • 95% of Epic parents say Epic helped improve their child’s reading skills. FOR EDUCATORS: EPIC SCHOOL Epic School is free for educators and students to use during the school day. • ELA Tools: Filter titles by AR, DRA, F&P, grade level and more. • Quizzes, Dictionary Lookup and Spotlight Words help build skills. • Help with Daily 20: Teachers can easily assign and share books, then track daily and weekly reading. • Multilingual books and fun reading formats make reading accessible for every student. • 9 out of 10 Epic Educators would recommend us to colleagues. • Also available: Epic School Plus, a district-funded premium offering that gives educators and students 24/7 access to the full Epic library. PRESS AND EXPERT REVIEWS Epic has been featured on The TODAY Show, CNET and Refinery 29, as well as in The Wall Street Journal, Parents Magazine, USA Today, Forbes, Parenting.com and more. “Epic strikes the perfect balance between educational and fun, and should allow parents to feel more confident about introducing the iPad into their children’s daily lives as a tool.” –TechCrunch "Get access to thousands of books on all subject matters" –Parenting.com "Epic is incredibly valuable because it gives students exposure to books that they wouldn't get from a library or our classroom." –Cindy, Epic Educator Ambassador Privacy Policy getepic.com/privacy Terms of Service getepic.com/tos
MathWork
Master fundamental math skills like addition, subtraction, and multiplication with this engaging educational app. It offers two distinct game modes to cater to different learning preferences, helping children improve both accuracy and speed.
- Master basic math skills
- Addition, subtraction, multiplication practice
- Problem Counter game mode
- Timer game mode for speed
- Improves mental math skills
- Easy-to-use interface
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Engage your brain in a fun and educational activity with MathWork! The app is designed to help you master basic math skills such as addition, subtraction, and multiplication through an easy to use interface. Whether your child is just starting out or looking to sharpen their math prowess, MathWork offers two exciting game modes to suit different learning styles. Gameplay Modes: Problem Counter Mode: Set a specific goal for your child to solve a designated number of math problems. Timer Mode: Challenge your child's speed and accuracy as they race against the clock to solve as many math problems as possible within a set time limit. This mode is perfect for improving mental math skills and fostering quick thinking under pressure.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MathWork at none against Epic's 10. MathWork also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Epic's advantage is ratings volume (519K vs 1) and chart position (#33 vs unranked). On price and ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Epic sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. MathWork asks for nothing beyond the download.
MathWork holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Epic has 519K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | Epic | MathWork |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (519K ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 519K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #33 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 161 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | Epic Creations, Inc. | Chris Hernandez |
Customer experience
Epic
MathWork
Bugs and requests
Epic
Reported bugs
4 issues- Subscription issues and billing problems
- Crashes and freezes
- Incorrect leveling and reading progress tracking
- Missing/broken features
Requested features
5 requests- Add more advanced/older reader books
- Improve search and filtering options
- Allow customization of reading levels
- Provide free access for home use
- Fix bugs and glitches
MathWork
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Epic
- Unlimited Children's Books1 Month trial$4.991 Month
- Unlimited Children's Books1 Month trial2 variants$7.991 Month
- Monthly Unlimited Access$7.991 Month
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- Monthly Unlimited Access2 variants$9.991 Month
- Monthly subscription7 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Monthly subscription7 Days trial$11.991 Month
- Monthly Unlimited Access7 Days trial$13.991 Month
- Monthly Unlimited Access$13.991 Month
MathWork
No in-app purchases









