Math Run vs Master Math Fun
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
Master Math Fun
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Learn math with your specific settings. Adjust min and max of every available operation. Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, dice-counting and even candy counting for the youngest! To add to your kid motivation - there is a pet minigame that you as a parent can make available every x correctly solved equations. This is proven itself to be great motivation for kids to keep solving and actually want to learn. Additional settings module enables repetition to happen after wrongly solved equation in order to make problematic ones stick to child memory. Lite version is limited to 15 minutes a day, there is a link to full version within the app, but feel free to use Lite version daily, Repetition is key!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Master Math Fun at Free against Math Run's $2.99. Master Math Fun also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 39 months). Math Run's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 13.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Master Math Fun is free to download; Math Run costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Math Run ships an update every 39 months, Master Math Fun every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Math Run | Master Math Fun |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.3 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 39 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 179 MB | 137 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Baby Cortex Holdings Limited | Grzegorz Kiernozek |
In-app purchases
Math Run
No in-app purchases
Master Math Fun
No in-app purchases









