Comparison

MATH Loops vs Monster Math School

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

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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
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- 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

Monster Math School

This app makes learning math fun for children aged 5-9. It uses an engaging adventure game to teach addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Parents can track their child's progress with detailed reports.

Highlights
  • Adventure-based learning
  • Practice addition, subtraction, multiplication, division
  • Adaptive difficulty
  • Multiplayer mode
  • Practice mode
  • In-depth reporting
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"It is simply one of the best maths apps we have seen." - PCAdvisor UK "This kind of programming really enlivens play, and keeps kids ready and alert." -TeachersWithApps "One of the best features of this app is the data collection." - funeducationalapps Have your students practice and learn addition, subtraction, division, times tables and basic problem solving with Monster Math Pro! Be Maxx’s personal math helper as you explore new worlds, battle enemies and find allies in unexpected places by using addition, multiplication, subtraction and division! Walk your students through basic mental math and drills built into Monster Math’s interactive playing board. Unlike flash cards or simple quiz based apps, Monster Math’s core game mechanics are designed to quiz multiple skills at once and guide kids towards answers. Monster Math also provides a unique story and adaptive game play to tutor kids at a suitable pace. Have your kids progress through learning their core math skills and times tables while helping Maxx find Dextra! Kids love Monster Math! Monster Math Features: Tons of Adventure • Be Maxx’s helper as he searches for his best friend Dextra! Your child can follow the engaging voice-over narration as they run through multiple worlds and levels. Practice basic problem solving in dozens of different levels to defeat enemy Troggles and Minions! Learn and Practice Arithmetic • Monster Math is better than homework, and it’s the perfect math trainer for your child. Practice addition, subtraction, multiplication and division with Maxx! Monster Math’s multilevel system is designed to guide struggling kids towards the right answers. Challenging Drills and Quizzes • This math trainer adjusts in difficulty depending on your child’s progression. Pace of drills quickens or slows depending on how do with addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. Multiplayer Mode • Play along with your child or have them play with others online and around the world through GameCenter! Children will love the competition and motivation to win. Practice Mode • This no-nonsense mode is for your children to keep learning without the pressure of having to run from Troggles and Minions! Run through all the basic skills that may even appear in your child’s homework! In-Depth Reporting • Learn how your child is doing with the Common Core Standards for math. See where they need help and know what skills they do well in. You can even get a skill-by-skill analysis. Unlock More with Monster Math! •This version of Monster Math is your child’s personal homework and math helper. With this version, you have dozens of new levels, problems and practice to help your child with their basic math and problem solving skills that they use in class every day! Meet new characters like Faunglad the Wizard to help you travel and new enemies like Hypno and Treevil! See the skills your child could be learning with Monster Math! Addition & Subtraction • Addition up to 5, 10 and 20 • Subtraction up to 5, 10 and 20 • Two-digit addition without carry over • Two-digit subtraction without borrowing Multiplication & Division • Times Tables of 1 through 10 • Divide by numbers 1 to 10 • Multiply single-digit numbers by multiples of 10 Monster Math concentrates on Common Core Standards: 2.OA.B.2, 3.OA.C.7, 3.NBT.A.2, 3.NBT.A.3 See what others say about our fun math game for kids! Let your students practice all of their basic math skills and problem solving while they have fun. Download Monster Math now! For support, questions or comments, write to us at: support@makkajai.com Our privacy policy can be found at: http://privacy.makkajai.com

Screenshots

MATH Loops4 screens
Monster Math School4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Monster Math School at 4.4 against MATH Loops's 3.8. Monster Math School also leads on ratings volume (513 vs 17) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). MATH Loops's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $9.99). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases 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

MATH Loops costs $0.99 and Monster Math School $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Monster Math School holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Monster Math School has 513 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 77% of Monster Math School's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MATH Loops ships an update every 2 months, Monster Math School monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
MATH Loops versus Monster Math School: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMATH LoopsMonster Math School
Price$0.99 — better$9.99
Rating3.8 (17 ratings)4.4 (513 ratings) — better
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews76.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings17513 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.29.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB169 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperJaime C. CarriedoMakkajai Edu Tech Private Limited

Customer experience

MATH Loops

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

Monster Math School

All ratings513 ratings
Positive83.8%
Neutral7.0%
Negative9.2%
Written reviews64 reviews
Positive76.6%
Neutral9.4%
Negative14.1%

Bugs and requests

MATH Loops

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Monster Math School

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Plato's Portals sending monsters off-screen
  • Repeated instructions despite progress
  • Compatibility issues on older devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • More levels and challenges
  • Ability to create custom player profiles
  • Multilingual support
  • Healthier in-game rewards

In-app purchases

None

MATH Loops

No in-app purchases

None

Monster Math School

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MATH Loops free?
MATH Loops costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Monster Math School free?
Monster Math School costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MATH Loops or Monster Math School?
Monster Math School is rated higher. MATH Loops averages 3.8 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Monster Math School averages 4.4 from 513 ratings.
Do MATH Loops or Monster Math School have ads?
Neither MATH Loops nor Monster Math School shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MATH Loops or Monster Math School?
MATH Loops ships an update every 2 months, and Monster Math School monthly. Most recently, MATH Loops was updated on October 7, 2026 and Monster Math School on October 16, 2026.

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