MathBoard Challenge vs Math Penalty Kicks
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.
Math Penalty Kicks
Practice math skills through an engaging soccer penalty shootout game. Solve problems to score goals and defend your net, aiming to win the championship trophy. It's a fun way to reinforce arithmetic operations.
- Choose your team
- Select math operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
- Play penalty shootouts
- Solve math problems to score
- Block shots with reflexes
- Win the final for a trophy
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Choose a team and pick addition, subtraction, multiplication or division. Play penalty shootouts and win the final to earn a trophy. Score by solving and block shots with your reflexes!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Math Penalty Kicks at 100% against MathBoard Challenge's 0%. Math Penalty Kicks also leads on price (Free vs $1.99) and rating (5.0 vs 4.5). MathBoard Challenge's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 19 months). On 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
Math Penalty Kicks is free to download; MathBoard Challenge costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Math Penalty Kicks holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MathBoard Challenge has 20 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of MathBoard Challenge's written reviews are positive against 100% of Math Penalty Kicks's.
MathBoard Challenge ships an update every 4 months, Math Penalty Kicks every 19 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MathBoard Challenge | Math Penalty Kicks |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.5 (20 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 20 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 19 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | PalaSoftware Inc. | David Herrera Solas |
Customer experience
MathBoard Challenge
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In-app purchases
MathBoard Challenge
No in-app purchases
Math Penalty Kicks
No in-app purchases
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