MathBoard Challenge vs kMath
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
kMath
Prepare for the International Kangaroo Mathematics Contest with thousands of practice questions and explanations. Covers six levels from grade 1 to 12, with new content updated monthly. Offers an optional subscription for enhanced features.
- Thousands of practice questions
- Detailed explanations
- Six learning levels (grade 1-12)
- Monthly content updates
- Auto-renewing subscription option
- Progress tracking
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Users can prepare for IKMC - International Kangaroo Mathematics Contest with thousands of questions an explanations. New questions and explanations will be updated monthly. There are 6 levels from Pre-Ecolier to Student to practice with variety knowledge from grade 1 to 12. You can upgrade to PRO by purchasing an auto-renewing subscription through an In-App Purchase. • Auto-renewable subscription • 3 month ($14.99) durations • Your subscription will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew (at the duration selected) unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Current subscription may not be cancelled during the active subscription period; however, you can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by visiting your iTunes Account Settings after purchase • Privacy policy: https://sites.google.com/view/kangaroo-math-app • Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/kmath-terms If you have any problems, please take a screenshot and send it to our email: izi.app.pro@gmail.com . Thank you so much.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: kMath at 71% against MathBoard Challenge's 0%. kMath also leads on price (Free vs $1.99) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). MathBoard Challenge's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and rating (4.5 vs 4.3). On ads 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
kMath is free to download; MathBoard Challenge costs $1.99 up front. kMath sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $14.99 per 3 months. MathBoard Challenge asks for nothing beyond the download.
MathBoard Challenge holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 20 and 6 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of MathBoard Challenge's written reviews are positive against 71% of kMath's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
MathBoard Challenge ships an update every 4 months, kMath every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MathBoard Challenge | kMath |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.5 (20 ratings) — better | 4.3 (6 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 71.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 20 — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 69 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | PalaSoftware Inc. | Yen Nguyen |
Customer experience
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kMath
In-app purchases
MathBoard Challenge
No in-app purchases
kMath
- Member$14.993 Months
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