Comparison

Subtraction Math Master 2 vs STAR

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

Head to head
About

Subtraction Math Master 2

This game challenges players to improve their subtraction speed and mental math skills. It features a "LEVEL UP" system that increases difficulty with correct answers and includes leaderboards and achievements for competitive play.

Highlights
  • 2-minute subtraction games
  • LEVEL UP difficulty system
  • Leaderboards and achievements
  • Intuitive user interface
  • Share results globally
Features
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• Test and train your subtraction speeds in only 2 minutes a game! • New LEVEL UP system: The more you solve the harder it gets! • Share results with family, friends and the rest of the world. • Leaderboards & Achievements included (Game Center) Features: - The all new LEVEL UP system will challenge you! - Stylish and intuitive user interface - Subtract numbers from as fast as possible - Share scores with family and friends - Challenge everyone on Leaderboards & Earn all Achievements (Game Center) How to play: 1) Subtract numbers together for 2 minutes. 2) For every 8 correct answers, you LEVEL UP and increase the difficulty. Find out who among you is a Subtraction Master!

About

STAR

Navigate through challenging obstacle courses filled with traps and enemies. Compete in races to reach the finish line and survive the final arena. Upgrade your skills to overcome increasingly difficult trials and achieve victory in this fun-filled game.

Highlights
  • Multiple difficulty levels
  • Challenging obstacle courses
  • Ragdoll physics
  • Skill upgrades
  • Bright and colorful graphics
  • Easy controls
Features
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STAR: Super Twisted Arena Run is a game where many levels with crazy obstacles await you! Bizarre traps, serious enemies, and even elementary laws of physics stand in the way of your victory! Your goal is to stay as long as you can. Pass the obstacle course and reach the end of this insane coliseum filled with fun! Each round is unique, and new trials will be harder than previous ones. You'll need all your skills to get the victory! Upgrade your skills and win! HOW TO PLAY? The game has several rounds. Each round is a race on a dangerous trail where you'll have to dodge various traps. To get to the next round, you need to reach the finish line. In the last round, you should survive in the arena to win! Can you do that? GAME FEATURES: - Many levels of different difficulty levels - Hard obstacle courses with different traps - Bright and colorful graphics - Funny ragdoll physics - Easy controls - Intuitive interface - So. Much. Fun! STAR: Super Twisted Arena Run is absolutely free to download! The real fun is waiting for you! Can you win? Please note that our game offers a VIP-membership subscription (VIP). This subscription lasts for 7 days and is auto-renewable. The cost of the subscription is USD 3.99 per week. You can cancel the subscription in your device subscriptions settings.

Screenshots

Subtraction Math Master 24 screens
STAR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: STAR at 4.8 against Subtraction Math Master 2's 2.0. STAR also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 34 months) and ratings volume (57K vs 2). Subtraction Math Master 2's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. Subtraction Math Master 2 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and STAR sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

STAR holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: STAR has 57K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Subtraction Math Master 2 ships an update every 34 months, STAR every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Subtraction Math Master 2 versus STAR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSubtraction Math Master 2STAR
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (2 ratings)4.8 (57K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—72.6% of reviews
Number of ratings257K — better
Update frequencyEvery 34 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB425 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperPeter LiAI Games FZ

Customer experience

Subtraction Math Master 2

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative50.0%

STAR

All ratings56,214 ratings
Positive94.5%
Neutral2.8%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews1,401 reviews
Positive72.6%
Neutral8.4%
Negative19.0%

Bugs and requests

Subtraction Math Master 2

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

STAR

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Difficulty closing ads
  • Glitches in certain mini-games

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add online multiplayer mode
  • Introduce more mini-games and levels
  • Allow for more character customization
  • Reduce the frequency of ads

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Subtraction Math Master 2

One-time1
  • REMOVE ADS (Subtraction 2)$0.99
10 purchases

STAR

Subscriptions1
  • Sets for the Elimination Game$4.997 Days
One-time9
  • Handful of Gold for Brave Guys$1.99
  • Handful of Crystals$1.99
  • Fun Run with No Ads$2.99
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  • Newcomer Pack$3.99
  • Pile of Gold for Fast Runners$4.99
  • Bag of Crystals$4.99
  • Backpack of Crystals$8.99
  • Royale Bag of Gold for Winners$9.99
  • Suitcase of Crystals$14.99

Questions

Is Subtraction Math Master 2 free?
Subtraction Math Master 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is STAR free?
STAR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Subtraction Math Master 2 or STAR?
STAR is rated higher. Subtraction Math Master 2 averages 2.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while STAR averages 4.8 from 57K ratings.
Do Subtraction Math Master 2 or STAR have ads?
STAR shows ads; Subtraction Math Master 2 does not.
Which is updated more often, Subtraction Math Master 2 or STAR?
Subtraction Math Master 2 ships an update every 34 months, and STAR every 2 months. Most recently, Subtraction Math Master 2 was updated on November 1, 2026 and STAR on November 10, 2026.

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