# Hooda Math Mobile vs Awakening

The clearest difference is rating: Awakening at 4.8 against Hooda Math Mobile's 4.0. Awakening also leads on ratings volume (27K vs 318) and review sentiment (82% vs 58%). Hooda Math Mobile's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Awakening sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Hooda Math Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

Awakening holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Awakening has 27K ratings behind it against 318, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Hooda Math Mobile's written reviews are positive against 82% of Awakening's.

Hooda Math Mobile ships an update monthly, Awakening every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hooda Math Mobile | Awakening |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (318 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hooda-math-mobile/id794620248/reviews) | **[4.8 (27K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/awakening-fun-math-games/id1512025842/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 318 | **27K** |
| Positive reviews | 58.2% of reviews | **81.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 64 MB | 262 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hooda Math](https://appshunter.io/developer/377131775) | [Legends of Learning](https://appshunter.io/developer/1512025841) |

## What reviewers say

### Hooda Math Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hooda-math-mobile/id794620248)

Engage with a collection of 20 fun math games designed to enhance your mathematical skills. These games are directly ported from the popular HoodaMath.com website and are playable on your mobile devices.

**Highlights:** 20 math games, Playable on iPad and iPhone, Updates with more games, Internet connection required

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for school
- 👍 Inspires education
- 👍 Fun math games
- 👍 Works offline
- 👍 No ads (sometimes)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Not the same games as website
- 👎 Boring
- 👎 Missing escape games
- 👎 Slow and lags
- 👎 Games don't work

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot access website
- Stick Ninja won't stop
- Pet shop error
- Games not working
- App is slow and lags

**Requested features**

- Add more games
- Add escape games
- Add Open Restaurant game
- Add Theme Hotel game
- Add Hooda What game


### Awakening

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/awakening-fun-math-games/id1512025842)

Engage in an immersive world where learning math and science is an adventure. Battle creatures, customize avatars, and explore a vibrant community while mastering educational concepts through fun games and challenges.

**Highlights:** Immersive learning world, Battle and collect Beasties, Avatar and home customization, 2,000+ mini math/science games, Multiplayer interaction, Curriculum-based learning

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| one month subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Awakening six month | $42.99 | per 6 months |
| Awakening One Year | $59.90 | per year |
| One Year Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Small Sundrops Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium Sundrops Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large Sundrops Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Ultra Sundrops Pack | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎉 Fun and engaging gameplay
- 🏫 Helpful for learning math and science
- 🎨 Customizable avatars and beasties
- 🤝 Ability to battle and interact with friends
- 🏆 Rewarding progression system

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches
- 🤑 Adventure pass paywall for certain features
- 🗺️ Confusing navigation and map system
- 🔊 Repetitive voice acting
- 🏃‍♀️ Difficulty in getting around the world

**Reported bugs**

- Players getting stuck or glitched during battles
- Disappearing or invisible players on the screen
- Inconsistent login and progress saving issues
- Crashes and freezes, especially on older devices

**Requested features**

- Add a trading system for beasties and items
- Implement a more robust friend system with chat
- Expand customization options for avatars and houses
- Introduce new game modes and mini-games
- Improve the map and navigation experience


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hooda Math Mobile free?

Hooda Math Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Awakening free?

Awakening is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hooda Math Mobile or Awakening?

Awakening is rated higher. Hooda Math Mobile averages 4.0 out of 5 from 318 ratings, while Awakening averages 4.8 from 27K ratings.

### Do Hooda Math Mobile or Awakening have ads?

Neither Hooda Math Mobile nor Awakening shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hooda Math Mobile or Awakening?

Hooda Math Mobile ships an update monthly, and Awakening every 5 weeks. Most recently, Hooda Math Mobile was updated on November 8, 2026 and Awakening on November 11, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*