Math Run vs Brave Learner Home
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Math Run
This running game makes learning math fun for children and adults. Practice addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division while navigating obstacles and answering problems posed by historical mathematicians. It aligns with Kindergarten through Grade 4 curricula.
- Arithmetic practice (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
- Aligned with K-4 math standards
- Reflex-based running gameplay
- Multiple playable characters
- Upgradeable equipment
- Historical mathematician challenges
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Think math is boring or difficult? Then play the running game that improves your math skills! Aligned with the Common Core State Standards for Kindergarten through Grade 4, this app provides training at various levels in addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. Great for children or adults who want to practice arithmetic skills while playing a fun reflex-based game! Detailed educational information for parents and educators: http://www.babycortex.com/math-run/ Math Run poses arithmetic questions at key points to allow the player to advance or earn specific rewards. Math Run includes five playable characters, which determine the difficulty and type of math questions presented during gameplay. Help a cute little panda escape a big bully by using fast reflexes and the power of mathematics! Have fun learning as you test your speed and wit by running, avoiding obstacles, and solving various math problems in this action-packed edutainment app! As you run, you will come across two of history’s greatest mathematicians: Pythagoras and Euler. They are ready to help, but only if you're worthy! Answer their questions correctly to obtain their assistance. Tilt your device to steer left/right Swipe up to jump Swipe down to slide under obstacles Swipe left or right to make a turn (timing is important!) Answer correctly when a math problem is presented Run like the wind and solve math problems in this magical, exciting, and brain-twisting adventure! Download Math Run today! Features: - Excellent reflex building running gameplay, great for a growing child! - Complements Kindergarten through Grade 4 mathematics curricula - Perfect for older children and adults who want to improve their arithmetic skills - Speed through 8 stunning locations from all 7 continents - Play as the cute and clever Panda, or 4 other cute animals, each with its own math specialty - Gear up with upgradeable equipment that will help you survive longer - Solve Euler's problems and he'll make the map easier to navigate - Answer Pythagoras's questions to acquire powerful boosts - Play daily for a chance to win bonus items - Unlock more missions to receive bonus rewards
Brave Learner Home
This app offers a comprehensive resource for home educators, providing professional development, coaching, self-care tools, and a community forum. Access live webinars and a library of expert-led content on learning strategies and subject areas to become a more empowered educator.
- Professional development for home educators
- Personal coaching and self-care tools
- Community discussion board
- 24/7 access to lesson plans
- Monthly live webinars
- Expert-led resource library
- Coaching from veteran home educators
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The Brave Learner Home is the one-stop sandbox for ongoing support and training to be an effective home educator. Imagine professional development, personal coaching, self-care, a community discussion board, and lesson plans available 24/7. Become the compassionate parent, empowered educator, and awesome adult you are meant to be. Learn from monthly live webinars and a library of resources by experts in brain research, learning and parenting strategies, and each subject area. Enjoy companionship from the amazing members. Become skilled by working with veteran home educators who coach you from kindergarten through high school. Julie Bogart, creator of the Brave Writer program, and her team of trained staff members also provide support and coaching for Brave Writer materials and online classes in the Brave Learner Home. Truly: this is the place to be if you want to become the home educator you always wanted to be.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Brave Learner Home at 100% against Math Run's 50%. Brave Learner Home also leads on price (Free vs $2.99) and rating (5.0 vs 4.3). Math Run's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 14.0). On 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
Brave Learner Home is free to download; Math Run costs $2.99 up front. Brave Learner Home sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Math Run asks for nothing beyond the download.
Brave Learner Home holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 12 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Math Run's written reviews are positive against 100% of Brave Learner Home's.
Math Run ships an update every 39 months, Brave Learner Home every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Math Run | Brave Learner Home |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.3 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (12 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 12 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 39 months | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 179 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Baby Cortex Holdings Limited | Brave Writer LLC |
Customer experience
Math Run
Brave Learner Home
In-app purchases
Math Run
No in-app purchases
Brave Learner Home
- Lifetime Membership$199.99
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