Comparison

Bumblebee Math vs Makers Empire 3D

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

Head to head
About

Bumblebee Math

Features
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Bumblebee Math provides practice in addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Three levels of problems are presented during the game. The levels increase in difficulty. Within each of the levels problems are randomly generated so every game is a unique experience. The game begins after the player selects a math skill and number of problems (10,25 or 50). This app is appropriate for elementary age students who are in grades 3 through 6 or older students who need more practice to improve math skills. Select the Level and Number of Problems for Each Game Tap the settings icon and use a slider to select an appropriate level for the game. Once the skill level has been selected the players tap the 'GO' button to indicate that they are ready to begin. Randomly generated math problems flash on the screen at the selected level. The student directs their bumblebee toward the correct answer by tapping the screen. Play continues until the student completes the specified number of problems for each level. This game is challenging and fun. The game provides fast action as students tap the screen to lead the bee to the correct answer to randomly generated math problems. Level 1: Flower Garden Scene •At this level addition problems are basic facts where both addends are between 0 and 10. •Similarly for subtraction, the subtrahend up to 20 and the minuend between 0 and 10. •For multiplication, practice problems range from multiples of 0 to 10. •Likewise, in division practice, the dividend is less than 20 and the divisor between 1 and 10. Level 2: Beehives in the Trees •At this level addition problems are basic facts where both addends are between 10 and 20. •Similarly for subtraction, the subtrahend up to 40 and the minuend between 10 and 20. •For multiplication, practice problems range from multiples of 5 to 15. •Likewise, in division practice, the dividend is less than 400 and the divisor between 5 and 15. Level 3: Daisy Field •At this level addition problems are basic facts where both addends are between 0 and 100. •Similarly for subtraction, the subtrahend up to 80 and the minuend between 0 and 100. •For multiplication, practice problems range from multiples of 50 to 150 and a multiple of 10. •Likewise, in division practice, the dividend is less than 200 and the divisor between 5 and 15.

About

Makers Empire 3D

Design and create anything you can imagine in 3D. This app offers tools for both beginners and advanced users, with tutorials and challenges to enhance your skills. Share your creations with a global community and even design mazes to play with friends.

Highlights
  • 3D design with Shaper and Blocker modules
  • Interactive tutorials in Training Lab
  • Daily Design Challenges and competitions
  • Share designs in a global gallery
  • Build and play 3D mazes
  • Avatar creation
  • Level-up system with new tools
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Create whatever you can imagine in 3D. Design solutions to real-world problems. Unlock more features and tools as you level up. Share your 3D designs with 2.2+ million makers in 50 countries. APP FEATURES Learn how to design in 3D with basic, pro and video tutorials in the Training Lab. Create 3D designs using Shaper, a traditional free-form 3D modelling module, or Blocker, a voxel editor. Create a unique avatar to represent you in the Makers Empire world. Share your designs in the Gallery, alongside 100,000+ other new designs every single day, so fellow designers can like and comment on your designs. Test your skills by completing daily Design Challenges and entering monthly Design Thinking competitions. Build and play 3D mazes with your friends in Maze Mania. Level up as you design and unlock new design tools. MAKERS EMPIRE FOR TEACHERS Makers Empire helps primary, elementary and middle school educators cover international Design & Technology curriculum, teach Design Thinking and STEM and embrace maker pedagogy using 3D design and 3D printing. Makers Empire is backed by Macquarie University research, certified by Education Alliance Finland for pedagogical quality, and endorsed by Common Sense Education. Makers Empire’s subscriptions for schools include Makers Empire 3D software, in-app, curriculum-aligned challenge courses, 150+ curriculum-aligned lesson plans, professional development, class management tools, student assessment tools, resources, training, ongoing support and analytics. MAKERS EMPIRE FOR PARENTS & GUARDIANS Encourage your child’s creativity and help them develop important Design Thinking, critical thinking and problem-solving skills with Makers Empire 3D. Makers Empire is certified by the Education Alliance Finland for pedagogical quality, backed by Macquarie University research and endorsed by Common Sense Education.

Screenshots

Bumblebee Math4 screens
Makers Empire 3D4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Makers Empire 3D at Free against Bumblebee Math's $0.99. Makers Empire 3D also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 36 months). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

Makers Empire 3D is free to download; Bumblebee Math costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bumblebee Math ships an update every 36 months, Makers Empire 3D every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Bumblebee Math versus Makers Empire 3D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBumblebee MathMakers Empire 3D
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—4.5 (393 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—72.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—393 — better
Update frequencyEvery 36 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB435 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVentura Educational SystemsMakers Empire Pty Ltd

Bugs and requests

Bumblebee Math

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Makers Empire 3D

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Maze maker tool issues
  • Disappearing designs and lost progress
  • Trouble accessing and using premium features
  • Compatibility problems on older devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more games and activities
  • Improve camera controls and navigation
  • Implement better sharing and collaboration features
  • Add animation and physics capabilities
  • Provide more customization options

In-app purchases

None

Bumblebee Math

No in-app purchases

None

Makers Empire 3D

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bumblebee Math free?
Bumblebee Math costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Makers Empire 3D free?
Makers Empire 3D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Bumblebee Math or Makers Empire 3D have ads?
Neither Bumblebee Math nor Makers Empire 3D shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bumblebee Math or Makers Empire 3D?
Bumblebee Math ships an update every 36 months, and Makers Empire 3D every 2 months. Most recently, Bumblebee Math was updated on October 10, 2026 and Makers Empire 3D on October 16, 2026.

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