Comparison

Tap Math vs Smart Math Race

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

Head to head
About

Tap Math

Test your mental math skills in this fast-paced game where you must select the correct answer before time runs out. One mistake means game over. Compete globally and train your brain with various math challenges.

Highlights
  • Fast-paced gameplay
  • Mental math challenges
  • Global ranking
  • Math training for children
  • Customizable game modes (in-app purchase)
  • Multiplayer option (iPad only, in-app purchase)
Features
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Tap Math is an easy to understand but difficult to play mental math game. Choose the right answer before the block reaches the bottom of the screen. One mistake : Game Over. Check out your global ranking with the Game Center. Tap Math can be played as a casual game for everyone or as a math training for children. New options available as in app purchase : - easier children mode - specific times tables training - choice of the operation - for iPad only: multiplayer game, play one vs one on the same iPad.

About

Smart Math Race

Master math skills with this engaging game that adapts to your learning needs. Practice addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division through timed challenges or by racing against friends. The app intelligently focuses on areas needing improvement for faster learning.

Highlights
  • Adaptive math practice
  • Timed challenges
  • Local multiplayer races
  • Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division
  • Customizable difficulty and operations
  • Progress tracking graphs
  • No ads
Features
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Learn, practice, and master math FAST! Race against the clock or a nearby friend. SMART MATH RACE learns what you don't know and focuses your practice.  See how many problems you get right in 10 up to 60 seconds. Covers +, −, ×, ÷. Great for kids and parents. Great alone. Race a friend. Great in the classroom. No Ads. SMART MATH RACE learns where you need practice and focuses on mastering those math facts. The free version offers Addition at the "easy" level. No peer playing is possible. The full version offers all the following features. ► FEATURES + Operations: Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division + −12 to +12 (difficult: -20 to +20) + 2 Separate Activities: + Challenge yourself by racing the clock + Race a nearby friend + Network independent + Zero network configuration + If no network, race against the clock + Bluetooth (no Internet required) - race with a friend + Wi-Fi (Internet or not) - race a friend + Game Center optional + Easy Customization + Operations: +, −, ×, ÷, or mixed + Difficulty: Easy, Medium, Hard + Sounds/vibrations + Pick friends or let the system choose someone nearby + Intelligent + Remembers mistakes + Tests for mastery + Feedback / Monitoring + Positive/Negative sound reinforcement + Graph of personal progress + LeaderBoards in Game Center + Easy for student/parent/teacher to monitor progress + No Ads.

Screenshots

Tap Math4 screens
Smart Math Race4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Smart Math Race at fortnightly against Tap Math's every 3 months. Tap Math's advantage is ratings volume (774 vs 11) and review sentiment (66% vs 50%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. Tap Math sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Smart Math Race sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for Tap Math against 4.0 for Smart Math Race. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tap Math has 774 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 66% of Tap Math's written reviews are positive against 50% of Smart Math Race's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tap Math ships an update every 3 months, Smart Math Race fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Tap Math versus Smart Math Race: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTap MathSmart Math Race
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (774 ratings) — better4.0 (11 ratings)
Positive reviews66.4% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings774 — better11
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNicolas LehovetzkiPROGRAMIS PRIME LLC

Customer experience

Tap Math

All ratings774 ratings
Positive75.7%
Neutral9.0%
Negative15.2%
Written reviews235 reviews
Positive66.4%
Neutral7.7%
Negative26.0%

Smart Math Race

All ratings11 ratings
Positive72.7%
Neutral9.1%
Negative18.2%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

Tap Math

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Rewards and gems not working correctly
  • Incompatibility issues on older devices
  • Incorrect math answers displayed

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more math operations beyond +, -, x, ÷
  • Implement a teaching mode with explanations
  • Allow customization of difficulty levels
  • Provide progress tracking and performance analytics

Smart Math Race

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Tap Math

One-time1
  • Options Pack$0.99
1 purchases

Smart Math Race

One-time1
  • All features$1.99

Questions

Is Tap Math free?
Tap Math is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Smart Math Race free?
Smart Math Race is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Tap Math or Smart Math Race?
Tap Math is rated higher. Tap Math averages 4.1 out of 5 from 774 ratings, while Smart Math Race averages 4.0 from 11 ratings.
Do Tap Math or Smart Math Race have ads?
Neither Tap Math nor Smart Math Race shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tap Math or Smart Math Race?
Tap Math ships an update every 3 months, and Smart Math Race fortnightly. Most recently, Tap Math was updated on October 19, 2026 and Smart Math Race on September 23, 2026.

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