# Freaking Math vs PiyoChess

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.

Both are free to download. Freaking Math sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. PiyoChess asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Freaking Math | PiyoChess |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (50 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/freaking-math/id846439108/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/piyochess/id6755213183/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **50** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 85.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 41 MB | 188 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bang Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/680068299) | [Taito Harada](https://appshunter.io/developer/1852653210) |

## What reviewers say

### Freaking Math

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/freaking-math/id846439108)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| 30 Diamonds | $0.99 | one-time |
| 70 Diamonds | $1.99 | one-time |
| 120 Diamonds | $2.99 | one-time |
| 180 Diamonds | $3.99 | one-time |
| 250 Diamonds | $4.99 | one-time |
| 350 Diamonds | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🧠 Educational and sharpens math skills
- ⚡ Addictive and fun gameplay
- 🚀 Fast-paced and challenging
- 💡 Good premise for a teaching tool
- 👍 Simple mechanics, easy to learn

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😡 Too hard and frustrating
- 🐌 Too slow for some
- 😵 Overwhelming speed
- ⏳ Not enough time per equation
- 😩 Boring for some users

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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)


### PiyoChess

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/piyochess/id6755213183)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*