Comparison

MathBoard Challenge vs The Math Flash Machine

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

Head to head
About

MathBoard Challenge

This app offers a fast-paced, competitive math game where players race against the clock or friends to solve equations. It features customizable difficulty, various math operations, and a scoring system that rewards both speed and accuracy.

Highlights
  • Random equation generation
  • Customizable number ranges
  • Algebra-style equations
  • Points-based scoring
  • Multiple choice and fill-in-the-blank answers
  • Timed solo or challenge modes
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Everything you love about MathBoard—now in a fast-paced, competitive math showdown! MathBoard Challenge takes math learning to the next level with a game-style twist. Race against the clock or challenge your friends to see who can answer the most problems correctly—and rack up the highest score. But beware: incorrect answers will cost you points, so accuracy matters as much as speed! Just like the original MathBoard, this app is highly configurable and suitable for students of all ages—from kindergarteners just learning addition and subtraction to older students mastering multiplication, division, and more advanced math. Customize problem difficulty, number ranges, and even question formats to match your skill level. Key Features • Random equation generation for: Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division, Squares, Cubes, and Square Roots • Customizable number ranges and digit formats • Support for simple and algebra-style equations (e.g., 6 + x = 12) • Smart “wrong answer” logic to discourage guessing • Answer styles: multiple choice and fill-in-the-blank • Points-based scoring system—earn more for speed and accuracy • Optional penalties for wrong answers to raise the stakes • Configurable settings for one-on-one challenges or solo timed sessions Whether you’re looking to sharpen your skills or prove your math mastery, MathBoard Challenge turns practice into a thrilling experience.

About

The Math Flash Machine

Features
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Math Flash provides practice in addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division to help student get quicker at recalling basic facts. Four types of problems are presented during the game: addition, subtraction, mutiplication and division. Problems are randomly generated so every game is a unique experience. This app is appropriate for elementary age students who are in grades 3 through 6 or older students who need more practice to improve basic math skills. Works on iPod, iPad and iPhone. Select a Skill to Practice by Tapping Any of the Four Operation Buttons. Tap an operations button to select an appropriate skill to practice. Once a skill has been, selected randomly generated math problems appear on the screen. The student enters answers by tapping the number buttons and taps the check mark button when ready to go on. A scoreboard reports a student's progress showing the percentage of correct answers. This game is challenging and fun. The game provides fast action as students tap the screen to enter the correct answer to randomly generated math problems.

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: MathBoard Challenge at every 4 months against The Math Flash Machine's every 30 months. The Math Flash Machine's advantage is device support (4 vs 1) and price ($0.99 vs $1.99). On ads, in-app purchases 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

MathBoard Challenge costs $1.99 and The Math Flash Machine $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MathBoard Challenge ships an update every 4 months, The Math Flash Machine every 30 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
MathBoard Challenge versus The Math Flash Machine: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMathBoard ChallengeThe Math Flash Machine
Price$1.99$0.99 — better
Rating4.5 (20 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings20 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 30 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPalaSoftware Inc.Ventura Educational Systems

In-app purchases

None

MathBoard Challenge

No in-app purchases

None

The Math Flash Machine

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MathBoard Challenge free?
MathBoard Challenge costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Math Flash Machine free?
The Math Flash Machine costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do MathBoard Challenge or The Math Flash Machine have ads?
Neither MathBoard Challenge nor The Math Flash Machine shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MathBoard Challenge or The Math Flash Machine?
MathBoard Challenge ships an update every 4 months, and The Math Flash Machine every 30 months. Most recently, MathBoard Challenge was updated on September 22, 2026 and The Math Flash Machine on September 11, 2026.

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