Comparison

MATH Loops vs Times Tables Hero

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

Head to head
About

MATH Loops

This educational game helps children aged 4-9+ master basic math operations, including times tables up to 12. It features an engaging gameplay loop that adapts to the child's learning pace and focuses on repeating common mistakes to improve recall.

Highlights
  • Master times tables 1-12
  • Practice addition, subtraction, division
  • Adaptive learning for frequent mistakes
  • Engaging bubble-popping gameplay
  • Speed-focused challenges
  • Suitable for ages 4-9+
Features
Currently charting
Read full description

- Super Simple game of Basic Math. Ages 4 to 9+ - Speed Up your kids Times Tables & x ÷ + − All Tables from 1 to 12 Selected by Appedia as one of the best app for starter's maths: "...The app can help children develop excellent recall of their multiplication, division, subtraction and addition facts..." "...We think it is a great tool to have in the classroom and can really help children (especially LA or SEN children) progress..." Try MATHS L⊗⊕ps! A brief excerpt from feedback reviews: ▷ "Very easy to use and profitable with a daily short practise" ▷ "It helps my children to memorize times tables" ▷ ":) Very good for revising, and takes few seconds to download. cool :)" ▷ "Great. Is really good congrats even my 5 year doughter is a bit engaged to additions with this app" ► MATH L⊗⊕ps is Easy ! Tap operation >> Tap number >> Solve the ring! From Basic adding in Kindergarten ... ... to Mastering Times Tables in Third/Forth Grade ► MATH L⊗⊕ps is Smart ! Helps kids to SPEED UP Times Tables and x ÷ + − Detects and repeats THEIR FREQUENT MISTAKES Goes faster and faster while you keep on playing ► MATH L⊗⊕ps is Engaging ! Challenge family & friends. Break the time records! POPPING BUBBLES engaging Game Finish the rings quicker and quicker - & Enjoy Math- -

About

Times Tables Hero

This app makes learning multiplication tables engaging and fun through a unique card-swiping game. Compete with family and friends on leaderboards, track progress, and unlock achievements to master your times tables.

Highlights
  • Card-swiping multiplication game
  • Family leaderboards
  • Ranking system with HERO status
  • Practice and target modes
  • Weakness identification tools
  • 90+ achievements
  • Game Center integration
Features
Read full description

Times Tables Hero aims to make learning the times tables cool and fun for the whole family. It's a unique and fun multiplication game which involves swiping a deck of 30 multiplication cards left or right depending on the answer. If the answer is correct, swipe right. If the answer is incorrect, swipe left. That's all there is to it! No multiple choice answers and no keyboard to enter the answer. Correctly swipe a deck of 30 cards in 30 seconds or less to earn a HERO ranking. If you swipe incorrectly 4 times within a game, it's game over. To help your kids learn and have fun, a ranking system is introduced. A rank is determined by how fast a deck is cleared. The highest rank achievable is a "HERO" rank. You can even create a family leaderboard by adding family members to promote healthy competition to see who is the fastest multiplier. With over 90 achievements to unlock, tools to help identify weaknesses, unique game mechanics, a fun ranking system and leaderboards to promote competition, discover how Times Tables Hero can help your child learn their times tables and kick start their mathematical foundation. ~ FEATURES ~ ◉ "Practise mode" and "Target practise mode" offers the ability to customize cards that appear in the deck to help focus on weaknesses. ◉ The "Incorrect swipes" screen shows a count of incorrect swipes for each times table to help identify weaknesses. ◉ Create a deck of multiplication cards with the highest incorrect swipe counts. ◉ Incorrectly swiped cards are presented in the deck in subsequent games to help learn what the correct answers should be. ◉ Add multiple players to encourage healthy competition between friends, classmates and family ◉ Introduction of a fun ranking system to help become a HERO ◉ A "Ranking summary" screen shows how far away a player is from reaching a HERO ranking ◉ View a summary of player rankings for ALL the times table in one screen ◉ View local leaderboards for each times table. ◉ Game Center integration with 30+ leaderboards and 90+ achievements ◉ Look up cards allow for quick revision before a game ◉ Create deck sizes of 30, 50, 75 or 100 cards ◉ Each player has their own set of 90+ achievements ◉ Multi language support ◉ Unique soundtrack ◉ No ads ~ HINTS ~ ◉ Tap the game over card to see the incorrect swipes and their correct answer ◉ Shake the phone to see a quick summary of ranking and achievement scores ◉ Tap the top card of the deck to quickly view the leaderboard. ◉ Change the multiplication card layout in settings ◉ Join the official "Times Tables Hero Club" by completing level 1 & 2 achievements ~ RANKING SYSTEM ~ HERO (clear a deck in 30 seconds and under) MASTER (under 35 seconds) LEGEND (under 43 seconds) STAR (under 50 seconds) ELITE (under 65 seconds) EXPERT (under 80 seconds) WHIZ (under 95 seconds) PRO (under 105 seconds) HOTSHOT (under 115 seconds) ROOKIE (120 seconds and under) ~ GAME MODES ~ Terrific 2's - 2 times table Thumping 3's - 3 times table Freaky 4's - 4 times table Fancy 5's - 5 times table Super 6's - 6 times table Sleeky 7's - 7 times table Electric 8's - 8 times table Nasty 9's - 9 times table Tidy 10's - 10 times table Easy 11's - 11 times table Tenacious 12's - 12 times table MAD 30 - 30 cards of mixed times tables in a deck MAD 50 - 50 cards of mixed times tables in a deck MAD 75 - 75 cards of mixed times tables in a deck MAD 100 - 100 cards of mixed times tables in a deck Good luck, have fun, and we hope to see you in the "Times Tables Hero Club" one day... Instagram: @timestablehero Email: hello@timestablehero.com ~ PRIVACY ~ We hold your privacy and the privacy of your child to the highest regard and do not collect or share any personal information. Times Tables Hero has no in-app purchases or third party advertising.

Screenshots

MATH Loops4 screens
Times Tables Hero4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Times Tables Hero at 4.2 against MATH Loops's 3.8. Times Tables Hero also leads on review sentiment (93% vs 71%) and ratings volume (89 vs 17). MATH Loops's advantage is chart position (#186 vs unranked) and price ($0.99 vs $1.99). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

MATH Loops costs $0.99 and Times Tables Hero $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Times Tables Hero holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Times Tables Hero has 89 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of MATH Loops's written reviews are positive against 93% of Times Tables Hero's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
MATH Loops versus Times Tables Hero: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMATH LoopsTimes Tables Hero
Price$0.99 — better$1.99
Rating3.8 (17 ratings)4.2 (89 ratings) — better
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews93.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1789 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#186 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.28.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB136 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJaime C. CarriedoNORMAN ROZENTAL

Customer experience

MATH Loops

All ratings17 ratings
Positive70.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative29.4%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral9.5%
Negative19.0%

Times Tables Hero

All ratings88 ratings
Positive77.3%
Neutral9.1%
Negative13.6%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive93.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.7%

In-app purchases

None

MATH Loops

No in-app purchases

None

Times Tables Hero

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MATH Loops free?
MATH Loops costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Times Tables Hero free?
Times Tables Hero costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MATH Loops or Times Tables Hero?
Times Tables Hero is rated higher. MATH Loops averages 3.8 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Times Tables Hero averages 4.2 from 89 ratings.
Do MATH Loops or Times Tables Hero have ads?
Neither MATH Loops nor Times Tables Hero shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MATH Loops or Times Tables Hero?
MATH Loops ships an update every 2 months, and Times Tables Hero every 2 months. Most recently, MATH Loops was updated on November 1, 2026 and Times Tables Hero on November 2, 2026.

Other comparisons