Comparison

Magic square (Play & Learn!) 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

Magic square (Play & Learn!)

This educational app challenges users to fill in a grid so that the sum of numbers in each row, column, and diagonal is the same. It offers customization options for puzzle colors and includes hidden challenges for advanced players. Compete with friends or improve your own score through mental calisthenics.

Highlights
  • Fill number grids for equal sums
  • Vertical, horizontal, and diagonal sums
  • Customizable puzzle colors
  • Hidden challenges
  • Score tracking and leaderboards
  • Mental calisthenics
Features
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Magic square (Play & Learn! Series) Fill in the panels so that the total when you add up columns is the same whether going vertically, horizontally or diagonally. When you are finished, press the "Answer" button. You can change the color of the puzzle from the Settings screen. Try playing with a different color scheme. There are hidden problems in the app. You can try them if you complete some condition. Enjoy mental calisthenics with this app by competing with your friends or family members in the ranking or by simply working to increase your own score.

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

Magic square (Play & Learn!)4 screens
Big Math Flash Cards4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Big Math Flash Cards at 77% against Magic square (Play & Learn!)'s 0%. Big Math Flash Cards also leads on ads (none vs shown). Magic square (Play & Learn!)'s advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, 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. Magic square (Play & Learn!) sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Big Math Flash Cards sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Magic square (Play & Learn!) ships an update every 3 months, Big Math Flash Cards every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Magic square (Play & Learn!) versus Big Math Flash Cards: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMagic square (Play & Learn!)Big Math Flash Cards
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.2 (41K ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews76.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—41K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUNI-TY INC.Masato Takagi

Customer experience

Magic square (Play & Learn!)

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative50.0%

Big Math Flash Cards

All ratings40,682 ratings
Positive79.7%
Neutral5.5%
Negative14.8%
Written reviews1,039 reviews
Positive76.8%
Neutral6.7%
Negative16.5%

Bugs and requests

Magic square (Play & Learn!)

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

2 purchases

Magic square (Play & Learn!)

One-time2
  • remove ads$2.99
  • remove the restriction of a playing number$2.99
7 purchases

Big Math Flash Cards

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

Questions

Is Magic square (Play & Learn!) free?
Magic square (Play & Learn!) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Big Math Flash Cards free?
Big Math Flash Cards is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Magic square (Play & Learn!) or Big Math Flash Cards have ads?
Magic square (Play & Learn!) shows ads; Big Math Flash Cards does not.
Which is updated more often, Magic square (Play & Learn!) or Big Math Flash Cards?
Magic square (Play & Learn!) ships an update every 3 months, and Big Math Flash Cards every 2 months. Most recently, Magic square (Play & Learn!) was updated on October 6, 2026 and Big Math Flash Cards on October 22, 2026.

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