Comparison

Montessori Math vs Big Math Flash Cards

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

Head to head
About

Montessori Math

This app offers a comprehensive, step-by-step approach to learning multiplication using Montessori principles and materials. It includes interactive activities, games, and a unique progression algorithm to track individual progress, making math engaging for children.

Highlights
  • Montessori multiplication materials
  • Interactive learning activities
  • Practice games
  • Dynamic Progression Algorithm
  • Color-coded place values
  • Monster lab for motivation
Features
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Designed by teachers and Award winning app developers, Montessori Math: Multiplication presents an in-depth, step-by-step approach to multiplication with fundamental Montessori materials: the multiplication board, the stamp game and the bead frame with an added fun monster lab for motivation! "With four different activities, a toolbox of resources, and three multiplication games, this may be one of the strongest multiplication apps available. Its unique approach to multiplication makes it ideal for parents and teachers who have children who struggle with multiplication and may need to look at it in a new way." Best Apps for Kids It also presents multiplication and multiples tables, and is part of a suite of apps dedicated to making children understand and love mathematics. Features: - 4 activities to learn the concepts: the multiplication board, the stamp game, the bead frame and the magic slate. - A tool box with 4 activities : large number composition, multiplications tables and multiples tables. - A playbox with 3 games to practice and play : missing digit, whiz quiz and bubble games - Our exclusive Dynamic Progression Algorithm to follow each child’s progress individually. - 4 pre-determined levels. - Color-coded place values to allow children to easily identify thousands, hundreds, tens and units. - A number range from 0 to 999,999. - A “Monster lab” for added fun and motivation. - “Advanced settings” containing even more options, designed for teachers. - A secured and detailed "Note to parents" explaining the pedagogy behind each game. - 15 languages Recommended ages: From 6 to 10 If you have questions or comments on our app, please email us at support@edokiacademy.com as we cannot answer reviews left in iTunes. Privacy Policy We take personal data protection very seriously. We do not collect or share personal information about your child. You can read our privacy policy here: https://www.edokiacademy.com/en/privacy-policy/ When using our app, your child will never come across: - advertising - in-apps - links to social networks - personal data request

About

Big Math Flash Cards

This app provides a digital flash card experience for practicing basic arithmetic operations. Users can flip cards, select answers, and track their progress with score percentages and elapsed time. Additional features for reviewing mistakes, custom sets, and different input modes are available through in-app purchases.

Highlights
  • Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division
  • Configurable number of questions and answers
  • Score percentage and elapsed time tracking
  • Selectable color themes and sound options
  • Review incorrect answers (in-app purchase)
  • Custom card sets (in-app purchase)
Features
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Highly rated by teachers, parents and kids of all ages! Flip the card just like a real flash card! Simple, clean and easy to use interface. The front side of the card shows the question and the back side of the card shows the possible answers. Just tap to flip the card. Once you answer the question correctly, flick the card off the screen by swiping up. Features * Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division * Score percentage and elapsed time displayed * Configurable number of questions * Configurable number of answers for multiple choice * Supports landscape or portrait card display modes * Selectable flash card color themes * Turn all sounds on or off Other great features available via "In App Purchase" * Review Incorrect - review the questions that were answered incorrectly * Score Cards - view and review past scores and questions * Specific Numbers - customize the first and second number ranges * Mixed Operations - ability to have cards with mixed operators * Flash Card Mode - displays the answer instead of multiple choice (swipe up to mark the card correct, swipe down to mark the card incorrect) * Manual Entry Mode - type your answer instead of selecting from a choice of possible answers * Custom Cards - make your own custom card set questions * Time Per Card - allows you to set a time limit for each card

Screenshots

Montessori Math4 screens
Big Math Flash Cards4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Big Math Flash Cards at Free against Montessori Math's $3.99. Big Math Flash Cards also leads on rating (4.2 vs 2.2) and ratings volume (41K vs 5). Montessori Math's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 15.6). On update cadence, ads 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

Big Math Flash Cards is free to download; Montessori Math costs $3.99 up front. Big Math Flash Cards sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Montessori Math asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Big Math Flash Cards holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Big Math Flash Cards has 41K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Montessori Math's written reviews are positive against 77% of Big Math Flash Cards's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Montessori Math ships an update every 3 months, Big Math Flash Cards every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Montessori Math versus Big Math Flash Cards: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMontessori MathBig Math Flash Cards
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating2.2 (5 ratings)4.2 (41K ratings) — better
Positive reviews58.8% of reviews77.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings541K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS6.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEDOKI ACADEMYMasato Takagi

Customer experience

Montessori Math

All ratings5 ratings
Positive20.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative60.0%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive58.8%
Neutral5.9%
Negative35.3%

Big Math Flash Cards

All ratings40,682 ratings
Positive79.7%
Neutral5.5%
Negative14.8%
Written reviews1,052 reviews
Positive77.0%
Neutral6.7%
Negative16.3%

Bugs and requests

Montessori Math

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Big Math Flash Cards

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Incorrect answers marked as wrong
  • Glitches when swiping answers

Requested features

5 requests
  • More difficulty levels
  • Ability to choose specific math operations
  • Addition of word problems
  • Inclusion of fractions and exponents
  • Gamification and rewards system

In-app purchases

None

Montessori Math

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Big Math Flash Cards

One-time7
  • Review Incorrect$0.99
  • Score Cards$0.99
  • Specific Numbers$0.99
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  • Mixed Operations$0.99
  • Levels 4,5,6$0.99
  • Flash Card Mode$0.99
  • All Bundle$4.99

Questions

Is Montessori Math free?
Montessori Math costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Big Math Flash Cards free?
Big Math Flash Cards is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Montessori Math or Big Math Flash Cards?
Big Math Flash Cards is rated higher. Montessori Math averages 2.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Big Math Flash Cards averages 4.2 from 41K ratings.
Do Montessori Math or Big Math Flash Cards have ads?
Neither Montessori Math nor Big Math Flash Cards shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Montessori Math or Big Math Flash Cards?
Montessori Math ships an update every 3 months, and Big Math Flash Cards every 2 months. Most recently, Montessori Math was updated on November 1, 2026 and Big Math Flash Cards on November 1, 2026.

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