Math Run vs Number Chomp
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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. **
Number Chomp
Engage in a fun math practice game where you guide a character through numbers and equations to find correct answers. Master addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and pre-algebra while avoiding obstacles. Earn points by solving problems and advancing through levels.
- Math skill practice
- Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division
- Pre-algebra concepts
- Score-based gameplay
- Obstacle avoidance
- Level progression
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Welcome to Number Chomp! A fun game for practicing and enhancing your math skills! Guide Chomper through numbers and equations searching for correct answers. Practice various math subjects like addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and pre-algebra. Based on a classic game from grade school, Number Chomp is an updated version that fits in your pocket. Gain points by chomping correct answers. But watch out for bad guys and other obstacles keeping you from advancing to the next level. No ads or In-App Purchases!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Number Chomp at 4.5 against Math Run's 3.7. Number Chomp also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7) and review sentiment (76% vs 60%). Math Run's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 17.6). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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. Math Run sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Number Chomp asks for nothing beyond the download.
Number Chomp holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 172 and 338 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Math Run's written reviews are positive against 76% of Number Chomp's.
Math Run ships an update every 4 weeks, Number Chomp every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 18, 2026.
| Parameter | Math Run | Number Chomp |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (172 ratings) | 4.5 (338 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | 76.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 172 | 338 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 195 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Baby Cortex Holdings Limited | Daniel Sedam |
Customer experience
Math Run
Number Chomp
User reviews
Math Run
From 172 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Educational value
- 👍 Fun and engaging gameplay
- 👍 Nostalgic appeal
- 👍 Good twist on the 'Run' genre
- 👍 Addictive gameplay
Room to improve
- 💸 In-app purchase issues
- 💸 Expensive add-ons
- 🐛 Glitchy and buggy gameplay
- 🐛 Unresponsive controls
- 🐛 Unfair game mechanics
Number Chomp
From 338 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Great for learning math
- 💡 Fun challenge level
- 👍 Customizable math type and difficulty
- 👍 Shows equations clearly
- 👍 Good for adult learners
Room to improve
- 😴 Boring gameplay
- 🤔 Difficulty spikes (subtraction level 1)
- 🤷 Gets stuck on levels
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
Number Chomp
Reported bugs
2 issues- 🐛 Window sizing and zoom issues on Mac
- 🐛 Game opens too big and off-screen on Mac
Requested features
4 requests- Add sound effects
- Add background music
- More lives
- Fix window sizing and zoom on Mac
In-app purchases
Math Run
- 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
Number Chomp
No in-app purchases
Questions
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