Comparison

Unicorn Math III vs Number Explosion

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

Head to head
About

Unicorn Math III

This app offers a fun and engaging way for children to learn fundamental math skills. It covers a wide range of operations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, with adjustable difficulty levels. The app aims to teach logical problem-solving and quick calculation methods.

Highlights
  • Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division
  • Multiple Number Addition
  • Money Math
  • Negative Numbers
  • PEMDAS
  • Adjustable Difficulty
  • Clock and Fractions
Features
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Unicorn Math is a fun and interesting way of learning math. I wrote it to help my daughter learn Math. Now I'm hoping to share the joy of learning Math with you and your kids. It's a multiple-choice method of learning addition, subtraction, and multiplication as well as addition of multiple numbers and money. The level of difficulty is adjustable from simple to hard. Numbers range from 10 through 100. Pick how hard you want to practice. I added PEMDAS on iPad now. I even added help on this new feature. Learn simple or more difficult math, while learning the logic of multiple choice - learning the fastest way to figure out the answers (instead of counting on fingers). Here are the Math operations you will be practices with: Additions Subtraction Multiplication Multiple Additions Division Clock Decimal working with Fractions find the Missing number Mix adding Money together working with Negative numbers PEMDAS (17 different ones)

About

Number Explosion

Practice multiplication tables with a fun, arcade-style game. Target equations by entering the correct product, earning points for hits and losing them if equations reach your city. Features adjustable difficulty and bonus points for challenging targets.

Highlights
  • Multiplication table practice (1x-12x)
  • Selectable difficulty levels
  • Target equations by entering products
  • Score points for correct answers
  • Lose points if equations reach the city
  • Bonus points for horizontal equations
Features
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A simple and fun way to practice your multiplication tables (1x-12x)! In this game you select a difficulty level that corresponds to the maximum Multiplier of random equations falling from the sky. Target an equation by entering its Product using the game's numeric key pad. If you are correct a missile will be launched which will explode the targeted equation upon impact earning you points equal to its Product. Any equation reaching your City below will cause you to lose points equal to that equation's Product. Equations moving horizontally test your skills by slightly exceeding the difficulty level you selected. Hitting these equations will earn you bonus points by exploding every other equation in the view.

Screenshots

Unicorn Math III4 screens
Number Explosion4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Unicorn Math III at every 5 weeks against Number Explosion's every 12 months. Unicorn Math III also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Unicorn Math III against 5.0 for Number Explosion. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 4 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Unicorn Math III ships an update every 5 weeks, Number Explosion every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Unicorn Math III versus Number Explosion: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUnicorn Math IIINumber Explosion
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings44
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 12 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSteven FransenNJAW4

Customer experience

Unicorn Math III

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Number Explosion

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Unicorn Math III

No in-app purchases

None

Number Explosion

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Unicorn Math III free?
Unicorn Math III is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Number Explosion free?
Number Explosion is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Unicorn Math III or Number Explosion?
Unicorn Math III and Number Explosion are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 4 ratings respectively.
Do Unicorn Math III or Number Explosion have ads?
Neither Unicorn Math III nor Number Explosion shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Unicorn Math III or Number Explosion?
Unicorn Math III ships an update every 5 weeks, and Number Explosion every 12 months. Most recently, Unicorn Math III was updated on October 23, 2026 and Number Explosion on October 24, 2026.

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