Comparison

Basic Math vs Lively Minds

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

Head to head
About

Basic Math

This engaging math game app helps children aged 4-16 improve their arithmetic and times table skills. It adapts to each child's age and learning level, offering a blend of fun and educational challenges designed by teachers.

Highlights
  • Adaptive learning levels
  • Arithmetic practice
  • Times table drills
  • Engaging game design
  • Teacher-designed curriculum
Features
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Looking for a cool math game app to help your kids getting back into the school routine? Monster Numbers is a fun, engaging and addictive math game app designed to improve your kids math skills! Perfect for kids aged 4 to 16!!! Monster Numbers is a cool math game app that combines fun and education. On opening the app, select your kids age and the app will adapt to your kids level. Kids go over various level, some are pure fun and others will test your kids math skills. It is easy to play yet challenging. Just watch out, your kids might start loving math! Designed by teachers, the game adapts to the level of your child. Monster Numbers is the perfect combination of math learning and pure fun! Overall … A fun math game app perfect to get your kids back into learning and school homework!

About

Lively Minds

Relive the classic 80s memory game. Watch the lights, repeat the sequence, and challenge your memory. With different modes and leaderboards, it's fun for all ages.

Highlights
  • Memory boosting gameplay
  • Zen mode for relaxed practice
  • Facebook score sharing
  • Global leaderboards
  • Family-friendly for all ages
Features
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This is the classic game from the 80s. Its simple yet extremely addictive classic gameplay helps to improve your memory while you are on the go. Gameplay is so simple that everyone will be able to pick it up in no time. Simply watch the lights blink and try to repeat the sequence. The sequence will get longer with each round. But be careful, one wrong move and the game is over! Features include: - Boost your memory through this simple yet addictive game - Zen mode for you to train your memory without worrying of getting it wrong - Test your memory and show off your score to your friends on Facebook - Leaderboard for some friendly competition - Great for the family, children and adults alike All feedback and suggestions are welcome. You can reach us via email (support@hosaystudios.com) or the contact feature within the app. Join our facebook fan page. http://www.facebook.com/hosaystudios

Screenshots

Basic Math4 screens
Lively Minds4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lively Minds at none against Basic Math's 1. Lively Minds also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly) and review sentiment (100% vs 85%). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Basic Math sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Lively Minds asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Basic Math ships an update monthly, Lively Minds every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Basic Math versus Lively Minds: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBasic MathLively Minds
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (346 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews84.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings346 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size185 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDidactoons Games SLHosay Studios

Customer experience

Basic Math

All ratings346 ratings
Positive88.7%
Neutral5.5%
Negative5.8%
Written reviews91 reviews
Positive84.6%
Neutral5.5%
Negative9.9%

Lively Minds

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Basic Math

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Cannot evolve/progress in game
  • App crashes on splash screen
  • In-app purchases not working

Requested features

2 requests
  • Resolve progression issues in specific levels
  • Offer refunds for non-functional purchases

Lively Minds

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Basic Math

One-time1
  • Premium Content$2.99
None

Lively Minds

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Basic Math free?
Basic Math is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lively Minds free?
Lively Minds is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Basic Math or Lively Minds have ads?
Neither Basic Math nor Lively Minds shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Basic Math or Lively Minds?
Basic Math ships an update monthly, and Lively Minds every 9 days. Most recently, Basic Math was updated on November 1, 2026 and Lively Minds on November 2, 2026.

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