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.
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.
- Fill number grids for equal sums
- Vertical, horizontal, and diagonal sums
- Customizable puzzle colors
- Hidden challenges
- Score tracking and leaderboards
- Mental calisthenics
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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.
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.
- 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)
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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
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Verdict
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.
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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.
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.
| Parameter | Magic square (Play & Learn!) | Big Math Flash Cards |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.2 (41K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 76.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 41K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | UNI-TY INC. | Masato Takagi |
Customer experience
Magic square (Play & Learn!)
Big Math Flash Cards
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
Magic square (Play & Learn!)
- remove ads$2.99
- remove the restriction of a playing number$2.99
Big Math Flash Cards
- 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
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