Comparison

Ascend Math vs Math Games

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

Head to head
About

Ascend Math

This app uses drills and repetition to improve math fact recall for young learners. It offers a fun, engaging alternative to worksheets, building confidence and quick response skills without ads or subscriptions.

Highlights
  • Math fact drills
  • Repetitive learning
  • Boost recall
  • Build confidence
  • Ad-free experience
  • No in-app purchases
Features
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Drills, rote and repetition. Habitual and mechanical learning essential for doing well in school tests. Simple, fun alternative to endless worksheets. Boost recall of number facts. Build early confidence in math instead of struggling with numbers. Don't waste money on expensive tutoring. Learn to quickly respond to basic math questions. Daily exercises to remember number facts by focusing on repetition. "This game is awesome. I have increased my subtraction and addition skills dramatically using this game." - iTunes review AD-FREE and IN-APP PURCHASE FREE No annoying ad interruptions or scammy "subscription" fees. Try it and buy "Ascend Math Pro" if you like Ascend Math. PRIVACY POLICY We take privacy very seriously and we are committed to ensuring your privacy is safe. Please read our privacy policy: http://gifteder.com ABOUT OUR SUITE OF GAMES We aim to make games that can be enjoyed by the whole family and encourage imagination, creativity and persistence. With no third-party advertising whatsoever our paid games provide a safe and happy environment for uninterrupted learning.

About

Math Games

Enhance your arithmetic abilities with interactive math practice. This app offers various game modes and difficulty levels to improve addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division skills for all ages.

Highlights
  • Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division practice
  • Mixed operations mode
  • Choice, Enter, and Flash Cards game modes
  • Multiple difficulty levels
  • User-friendly tips
Features
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Do you want to boost your math skills? Math Flashcards is a great practice tool designed for people of all ages and proficiency levels. With user-friendly tips, comprehensive practice sets, and different game modes, you'll unleash your arithmetic potential in no time. The app offers different levels to keep you engaged as you progress. The app supports all four of the major arithmetic operations - as well as a mixed operations mode that randomly shows all types of problems: - Addition - Subtraction - Multiplication - Division There are three different modes to make math problem solving more interesting: - Choice: choose the correct answer - Enter: type the results of your mental calculations - Flash Cards: review what you've learned From addition and subtraction to multiplication, division, and a mixed operations mode, we've got your arithmetic needs covered. Get ready to improve your math skills and conquer each new challenge with confidence! You can start counting right away — one level, one mode, and 4 math operations are free to try! Want more? Unlock the full experience anytime with a subscription. Terms of Use: https://playandlearngames.com/termsofuse

Screenshots

Ascend Math4 screens
Math Games4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ascend Math at 100% against Math Games's 66%. Ascend Math also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.6). Math Games's advantage is ratings volume (1.6K vs 16) and rating (4.5 vs 4.2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Ascend Math sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Math Games sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Math Games holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Math Games has 1.6K ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Ascend Math's written reviews are positive against 66% of Math Games's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ascend Math ships an update weekly, Math Games every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 18, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Ascend Math versus Math Games: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAscend MathMath Games
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (16 ratings)4.5 (1.6K ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better65.5% of reviews
Number of ratings161.6K — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB243 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWilliam PortilloPLAY AND LEARN EDUCATIONAL GAMES FOR KIDS PLEI END LERN EDYUKESHINAL GEIMS FO KIDS, TOO

Customer experience

Ascend Math

All ratings16 ratings
Positive81.3%
Neutral6.3%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Math Games

All ratings1,585 ratings
Positive86.8%
Neutral5.4%
Negative7.9%
Written reviews58 reviews
Positive65.5%
Neutral5.2%
Negative29.3%

Bugs and requests

Ascend Math

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Math Games

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Occasional crashes or freezing reported
  • Compatibility issues with older devices

Requested features

2 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • More variety of math topics and exercises

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Ascend Math

One-time1
  • Unlimited Levels Pack$0.99
6 purchases

Math Games

Subscriptions6
  • Maths games and times tables3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Weekly Access3 Days trial2 variants$4.997 Days
  • Math games for kids and adults3 Days trial$6.991 Month
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  • Weekly Access3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Math games and flash cards3 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • Math cards: learn basic math3 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Ascend Math free?
Ascend Math is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Math Games free?
Math Games is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Ascend Math or Math Games?
Math Games is rated higher. Ascend Math averages 4.2 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Math Games averages 4.5 from 1.6K ratings.
Do Ascend Math or Math Games have ads?
Neither Ascend Math nor Math Games shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ascend Math or Math Games?
Ascend Math ships an update weekly, and Math Games every 5 weeks. Most recently, Ascend Math was updated on October 18, 2026 and Math Games on October 18, 2026.

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