# Tap Math vs Mental Math

Tap Math and Mental Math both sit at 4.1 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Mental Math's written reviews are positive against 66% of Tap Math's. Mental Math also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months). Tap Math's advantage is ratings volume (777 vs 1) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tap Math sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Mental Math sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for Tap Math against 4.0 for Mental Math. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tap Math has 777 ratings behind it against 1, 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 100% of Mental Math's.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Tap Math | Mental Math |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (777 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-math-fast-challenge/id820464618/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mental-math-fast-calculation/id1515025315/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **777** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 66.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 11 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Nicolas Lehovetzki](https://appshunter.io/developer/412827944) | [Oliver Glaettli](https://appshunter.io/developer/1515025314) |

## What reviewers say

### Tap Math

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-math-fast-challenge/id820464618)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Options Pack | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Quick-fire mental arithmetic
- 💡 Helpful for practicing math facts
- 👍 Good for kids to improve skills

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 💰 Paywall for advanced features
- ⏱️ Strict time limits can be frustrating
- 🤖 Limited functionality of the math chatbot

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Mental Math

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mental-math-fast-calculation/id1515025315)

Enhance your mental math abilities with this interactive app. It offers engaging gameplay and exercises, teaching calculation secrets and tricks to solve problems quickly. Track your progress and compete globally.

**Highlights:** Basic operations (+, -, x, /), Multiplication tables (1-20), Power calculation (1-100), Percentage challenges, Fast calculation tricks, Adjustable difficulty levels, Progress tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Purchase Mental Calculation | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tap Math free?

Tap Math is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Mental Math free?

Mental Math is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Tap Math or Mental Math?

Tap Math is rated higher. Tap Math averages 4.1 out of 5 from 777 ratings, while Mental Math averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Tap Math or Mental Math have ads?

Neither Tap Math nor Mental Math shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tap Math or Mental Math?

Tap Math ships an update every 4 months, and Mental Math every 2 weeks. Most recently, Tap Math was updated on November 1, 2026 and Mental Math on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*