Comparison

Tap Math vs Adventures in Math

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

Adventures in Math

This app helps children master basic math facts through engaging activities. It offers progress tracking and email reports for parents, fostering a love for learning math.

Highlights
  • Master addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
  • Reduces stress and boredom in memorizing math facts
  • Progress reports via email
  • In-app progress monitoring
  • Customizable practice time goals
  • Developed by teachers and developers
Features
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Is your child beginning to learn Math Facts in school? Would you like to give them an early start? Adventures in Math is the perfect app to help your child master Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, and Division in a flash! Turn “Mom, I don’t want to” into “Mom, I did it!” This app removes the stress and boredom many children struggle with when memorizing math facts. Adventures in Math will instill a love of math and learning with a fun and effective new approach.   You set practice time goals and the app sends progress reports right to your email so you can easily monitor your child's effort and learning! You can also monitor their progress right in the app. Track time spent studying, days that your child studies on, math facts they have mastered and those they need more practice learning.  This app is brought to you by a team of teachers and developers who have years of experience teaching both Gifted and At-risk youth. Young Scholars specializes in Education Apps. Have questions? Want to learn more? Want tips to help your child succeed? Head over to our website at: youngscholars.world "Pretty much anyone can do better in any subject if they know how to learn.  Your brain is more powerful than you think."  -Barbara A. Oakley, PhD You can subscribe for unlimited access to all levels and missions in Adventures in Math - The subscriptions are $2.99 weekly, $9.99 monthly, $59.99 yearly* - You'll be able to perform all available math fact missions and extra practice for the duration of your subscription - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase or when free trial introductory period expires whichever occurs latest. - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period at the cost of the chosen package - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase - No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication *Price are equal to the value that "Apple's App Store Matrix" determines is the equivalent of the subscription price in $USD. For more information about our terms of service visit: https://www.youngscholars.world/terms-of-service

Screenshots

Tap Math4 screens
Adventures in Math4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tap Math at 66% against Adventures in Math's 0%. Tap Math also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and rating (4.1 vs 3.7). Adventures in Math's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Tap Math sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Adventures in Math sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tap Math holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tap Math has 777 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of Tap Math's written reviews are positive against 0% of Adventures in Math's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tap Math ships an update every 4 months, Adventures in Math every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Tap Math versus Adventures in Math: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTap MathAdventures in Math
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (777 ratings) — better3.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews66.4% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings777 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNicolas LehovetzkiBetter Day Wireless, Inc.

Customer experience

Tap Math

All ratings777 ratings
Positive75.7%
Neutral9.0%
Negative15.3%
Written reviews235 reviews
Positive66.4%
Neutral7.7%
Negative26.0%

Adventures in Math

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

Adventures in Math

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Tap Math

One-time1
  • Options Pack$0.99
3 purchases

Adventures in Math

Subscriptions3
  • Adventures in Math Club3 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • Adventure Club Pass3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Adventures in Math Club3 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Tap Math free?
Tap Math is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Adventures in Math free?
Adventures in Math is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Tap Math or Adventures in Math?
Tap Math is rated higher. Tap Math averages 4.1 out of 5 from 777 ratings, while Adventures in Math averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do Tap Math or Adventures in Math have ads?
Neither Tap Math nor Adventures in Math shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tap Math or Adventures in Math?
Tap Math ships an update every 4 months, and Adventures in Math every 2 weeks. Most recently, Tap Math was updated on November 1, 2026 and Adventures in Math on November 3, 2026.

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