Comparison

Freaking Math vs PiyoChess

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

Head to head
About

Freaking Math

Test your math skills with a lightning-fast challenge. You have just one second to select the correct answer to simple equations. Aim for a high score and compete with friends.

Highlights
  • One-second answer time
  • Reach high scores
  • Beat friends
  • Simple equation solving
  • Quick reflexes test
Features
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Freaking Math is back - and it is still smarter than you. The rules are stupidly simple. The game is freakishly hard. An equation flashes on screen. Is it TRUE or FALSE? You have about ONE SECOND to decide. Get it right and keep going. Get it wrong and it is game over. No solving, no typing - just your gut, your reflexes, and a clock that never blinks. Sounds easy? 12 + 7 = 20. TRUE or FALSE? Tick tick tick... yeah. That is the trap. BACK TO SCHOOL READY Kids Zone is the math drill your child never knew they wanted. Build a custom session in seconds: pick any operation, set the number range or choose exact multiplication tables, decide how many questions. No timer breathing down their neck. Wrong answer? The correct one flashes so they learn before moving on. Math practice they will actually ask for. WHY IT WILL DRIVE YOU CRAZY (in a good way) - One-second answers that turn your brain to mush - "Just one more try" energy that ruins your bedtime - The perfect blend of simple, brutal and stupidly fun GAME MODES FOR EVERY KIND OF PAIN - Classic: pure addition speed, the original nightmare - Subtraction, Multiplication and Division: pick your poison - Mixed / Stress: every operation, zero mercy - 20-Second Challenge: score as much as you can before time runs out - Relax: 10 seconds per question, for when your ego needs a break - For Your Kids: pick operations and number ranges, choose your question count, zero time pressure COMPETE AND SHOW OFF - Global leaderboards for every mode (Game Center) - Unlock achievements from your First Play all the way to Master - Share this score and dare your friends to beat it WEEKEND EVENTS - Friday through Sunday only: a rotating twist on the core loop - Stress, Blitz (even faster), or Liars (every equation is false) - Miss it and it is gone until next weekend KEEP YOUR BESTS - Sign in with Apple or Google to keep high scores across devices - A best for every mode, saved in the cloud BUILT TO FEEL GOOD - Clean, colorful, distraction-free design with a fresh color every round - Snappy sounds and haptics that make every correct answer satisfying - Free to play, fast to start, impossible to put down Whether you are killing 30 seconds in line or training your brain to think faster, Freaking Math sharpens your mental math while destroying your confidence. Download now and find out how bad you really are at math.

About

PiyoChess

This is a charming and lightweight strategy game with simple controls and cute characters. It offers over 40 handcrafted stages with increasing difficulty, designed for quick and satisfying puzzle-style mini-chess gameplay. Uncover a story as you progress through different environments.

Highlights
  • 40+ handcrafted stages
  • Puzzle-style mini chess
  • Unique characters and stories
  • Cute animations and sound design
  • Offline play
  • Beginner-friendly and challenging
Features
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PiyoChess – Cute & Strategic Mini-Chess Adventure PiyoChess is a lightweight, charming strategy game that combines simple controls, cute characters, and deep tactical puzzles. Perfect for beginners, casual players, and chess lovers who want a fresh twist. Features • 40+ handcrafted stages with increasing difficulty • Puzzle-style mini chess designed for fast, satisfying play • Unique characters & short stories you unlock as you progress • Cute animations and soft sound design for a relaxing experience • Offline play – enjoy anytime, anywhere • Simple for beginners, challenging for advanced players Story & Characters As you complete courses, you uncover the tale of the chick kingdom— traveling through meadows, rivers, forests, and ancient ruins. Each chapter reveals a new piece of the world. Gameplay • Tap to move – anyone can play • Every puzzle is short and satisfying • Learn chess basics in a friendly way • Perfect for “one more round”

Screenshots

Freaking Math4 screens
PiyoChess4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Freaking Math at 4.5 against PiyoChess's 3.0. Freaking Math also leads on ratings volume (50 vs 2). PiyoChess's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support 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. Freaking Math sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. PiyoChess asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Freaking Math holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Freaking Math has 50 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Freaking Math versus PiyoChess: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFreaking MathPiyoChess
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (50 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings50 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB188 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBang NguyenTaito Harada

Customer experience

Freaking Math

All ratings50 ratings
Positive86.0%
Neutral2.0%
Negative12.0%
Written reviews168 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral3.6%
Negative10.7%

PiyoChess

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Freaking Math

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Game crashes after one answer
  • Game crashes and kicks user out after wrong answer
  • Marks correct answers as wrong
  • App connects to Facebook after playing
  • Game crashes at startup after logging out of Game Center

Requested features

9 requests
  • Add a setting to extend time per equation
  • Increase difficulty options
  • Add a harder version (multiplication, 3+ digits)
  • Make difficulty customizable (number of digits)
  • Create a version without ads (paid option)
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  • Add multiplication, division, and subtraction
  • Add a 2-player mode on the same screen
  • Add a children's mode for practice
  • Separate notification sounds for time out and wrong answers

PiyoChess

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Freaking Math

One-time7
  • Remove Ads$0.99
  • 30 Diamonds$0.99
  • 70 Diamonds$1.99
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  • 120 Diamonds$2.99
  • 180 Diamonds$3.99
  • 250 Diamonds$4.99
  • 350 Diamonds$5.99
None

PiyoChess

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Freaking Math free?
Freaking Math is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PiyoChess free?
PiyoChess is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Freaking Math or PiyoChess?
Freaking Math is rated higher. Freaking Math averages 4.5 out of 5 from 50 ratings, while PiyoChess averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Freaking Math or PiyoChess have ads?
Freaking Math shows ads; PiyoChess does not.
Which is updated more often, Freaking Math or PiyoChess?
Freaking Math ships an update every 3 weeks, and PiyoChess every 3 weeks. Most recently, Freaking Math was updated on October 20, 2026 and PiyoChess on October 24, 2026.

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