Comparison

Math Run vs Bus Compass

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

Head to head
About

Math Run

An action-packed arithmetic game designed to improve math skills through engaging gameplay. Players run, dodge obstacles, and solve math problems aligned with US Common Core standards for Kindergarten to Grade 5. Earn rewards and unlock characters as you accelerate your learning.

Highlights
  • Arithmetic skill practice
  • Action-packed running gameplay
  • US Common Core aligned questions (K-5)
  • Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division
  • Unlockable characters and upgrades
  • Progress tracking and results
  • Daily rewards and bonus items
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Need a fun way to get more math practice? Boost your math skills with this action-packed arithmetic game! Accelerate learning as you test your speed and wit by running, avoiding obstacles, and solving math problems in this action-packed edutainment app! Questions are aligned to the US Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for Kindergarten to Grade 5. Math Run is a fun action-packed reflex game that trains at various levels in addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. Great for children or adults! Earn rewards when you answer arithmetic questions correctly. Math Run includes five playable characters, one for each type of math questions posed during the game. Detailed educational information for parents and educators: http://www.babycortex.com/math-run/‎ Help our cute animals escape with fast reflexes and the power of mathematics! Features: - Ideal for children and adults who want to accelerate their arithmetic skills, perfect for elementary and primary school math practice - Fast-paced reflex building running gameplay - Math questions complement Kindergarten through Grade 5 mathematics curricula - Speed through 8 stunning locations from all 7 continents - Play as the cute Baby Panda for basic math skills - Unlock 4 cute characters, each with its own math specialty - Gear up with upgradeable equipment that will help you survive longer - Track progress with comprehensive results of math stats and learn from missed questions - Play daily for a chance to win bonus items - Unlock more missions to receive bonus rewards **Please note that, while this app is free, it contains optional paid content. You can disable in-app purchases by adjusting your device's settings. **

About

Bus Compass

This app provides real-time school bus tracking for parents and students, reducing wait times and improving safety. Parents receive notifications about bus arrival, student boarding, and disembarking, with the ability to view the bus's live location.

Highlights
  • Real-time bus location tracking
  • Estimated bus arrival times
  • Student boarding/disembarking notifications
  • Customizable parent notifications
  • Reduced wait times at bus stops
  • Enhanced safety and security
Features
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Bus Compass partners with school districts to provide parents and students with the information they need to dramatically improve their school bus experience. Students no longer need to stand outside and endure excessive wait times for their bus. Parents will know when the bus is arriving, when/where their children get on/off the bus. View the actual location of the bus and spend less time at the bus stop - increasing safety and security, and limiting unhealthy exposure to inclement weather. Parents have the added benefit selecting a host of additional notifications to keep busy parents informed. With Bus Compass, you will always be in the know!

Screenshots

Math Run4 screens
Bus Compass2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Math Run at 59% against Bus Compass's 3%. Math Run also leads on rating (3.7 vs 2.5) and ratings volume (172 vs 4). Bus Compass's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7). On price, ads and device support 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. Math Run sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Bus Compass asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Math Run holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Math Run has 172 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Math Run's written reviews are positive against 3% of Bus Compass's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Math Run ships an update every 4 weeks, Bus Compass every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 3, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Math Run versus Bus Compass: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMath RunBus Compass
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (172 ratings) — better2.5 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews59.5% of reviews — better2.6% of reviews
Number of ratings172 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size195 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBaby Cortex Holdings LimitedTransportant LLC

Customer experience

Math Run

All ratings172 ratings
Positive67.4%
Neutral3.5%
Negative29.1%
Written reviews79 reviews
Positive59.5%
Neutral6.3%
Negative34.2%

Bus Compass

All ratings4 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews39 reviews
Positive2.6%
Neutral5.1%
Negative92.3%

Bugs and requests

Math Run

Reported bugs

15 issues
  • Jump not working
  • Crashing into screen when trying to move left
  • Red things are distracting and obstruct view
  • In-app purchases not unlocking
  • App kicks user off
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  • Game not working
  • Cannot turn left and right
  • Giant panda keeps eating player
  • Paid for multiplication package but won't load
  • Purchased character not received
  • Game is rigged
  • Does not give time after pause
  • Makes player die when they did not die
  • App is useless and kicks user off
  • Game is not working

Requested features

11 requests
  • Fix in-app purchase issues
  • Make harder math levels free or unlockable with coins
  • Add more levels or characters
  • Allow control over math problem timing
  • Add more lives
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  • Make it easier to earn coins
  • Add a difficulty setting
  • Allow players to join each other
  • Remove math problems from the game
  • Option to choose difficulty
  • More characters

Bus Compass

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Math Run

One-time7
  • 30000 coins$1.99
  • Addition Package$2.99
  • Subtraction Package$2.99
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  • Multiplication Package$2.99
  • Division Package$2.99
  • 90000 coins$4.99
  • Full Package$5.99
None

Bus Compass

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Math Run free?
Math Run is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bus Compass free?
Bus Compass is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Math Run or Bus Compass?
Math Run is rated higher. Math Run averages 3.7 out of 5 from 172 ratings, while Bus Compass averages 2.5 from 4 ratings.
Do Math Run or Bus Compass have ads?
Neither Math Run nor Bus Compass shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Math Run or Bus Compass?
Math Run ships an update every 4 weeks, and Bus Compass every 2 months. Most recently, Math Run was updated on September 3, 2026 and Bus Compass on September 28, 2026.

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