Comparison

Reflex Student vs Monster Math 2

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

Head to head
About

Reflex Student

This award-winning system helps students in grades 2-8 achieve instant recall of math facts. It uses a fun, game-based approach within an adaptive environment to boost skills, confidence, and test scores.

Highlights
  • Math fact recall for all four operations
  • Adaptive learning environment
  • Game-based learning
  • Motivational elements
  • Improves confidence and test scores
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ExploreLearning Reflex is now available on the iPad to subscribing students. Just log in to get started (Internet connection required). Reflex is an award-winning research-based system that helps grade 2-8 students to develop instant, effortless recall of math facts in all four operations. Students have already answered billions of math facts on Reflex, increasing their skill, confidence and test scores. Reflex provides: • A highly adaptive environment that continually adjusts to create the optimal learning experience for every child • Fun and motivational game-based learning, so students enjoy using the program and take pride in their success • Outstanding results for students of all ability levels across grades 2-8.

About

Monster Math 2

This app makes learning math skills fun for children in kindergarten through fifth grade. It covers a wide range of topics from basic geometry to fractions and decimals through an engaging adventure game. Detailed reports help parents track their child's progress and identify areas for improvement.

Highlights
  • Practice 67+ math skills
  • Geometry, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division
  • Fractions and decimals
  • Engaging adventure storyline
  • Adaptive gameplay
  • Detailed progress reports
  • Aligned with Common Core standards
Features
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Monster Math helps your child practice and learn over 67 math skills within basic geometry, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, factors, multiples, prime numbers, fractions and decimals. It is suited for Grades K – 5, with standard skill presets aligned with Common Core standards. These are also customisable to suit your kids’ aptitude and you can move to advanced or basic skills with a simple toggle. Detailed reports allow you to get an in-depth view of how the kids are progressing in math! Monster Math has: 4 Different Worlds 23 game characters Superior gameplay features and more interactivity for the kids Custom-made artwork and soundtrack While kids explore new worlds with new characters, they don’t even realize they are getting better and faster at math! Monster Math is a hugely better approach to practicing mental math and doing math drills. It is designed to quiz multiple skills at once; unlike flash cards or simple quiz based apps, which only ask one question at a time. Kids love Monster Math! Monster Math Features: Tons of Adventure • Become Maxx and rescue your best friend Juno from the clutches of evil monsters! Your child can follow an engaging storyline as Maxx runs through multiple worlds and levels. Learn and Practice Math • Monster Math is better than homework, and it’s the perfect math trainer for your child. Monster Math has adaptive gameplay that adjusts to your child's current progress. In-Depth Reporting • Learn how your child is doing with the Common Core Standards for math. See where they need help. You can even get a skill-specific analysis, as well as weekly email updates. Unlock More with Monster Math! • Monster Math is your child’s personal math trainer. It takes your child through 20 levels in 4 different worlds, encountering strange and funny monsters. And they defeat these monsters using basic math and problem solving skills that they use in class every day! With Monster Math your child will learn: Basic Geometry • Identify shapes on various attributes • Symmetry Addition & Subtraction • Addition up to 20 • Subtraction up to 20 • Two-digit addition without carry over • Two-digit subtraction without borrowing Multiplication & Division • Times Tables of 1 to 12 • Divide by numbers 1 to 12 • Multiply single-digit numbers by multiples of 10 Primes, Factors and Multiples Fractions • Visual representations (1/b, a/b) • Equivalence • Whole numbers as Fractions • Comparing fractions • Basic fraction addition Decimals • Decimal equivalents to given fractions and vice-versa Common Core Standards: K.G.2, K.G.3, K.G.4, K.OA.5, 1.G.1, 1.G.3, 1.NBT.4, 1.OA.3, 2.G.1, 2.G.3, 2.NBT.5, 2.OA.2, 3.G.1, 3.OA.7, 3.NBT.2, 3.NBT.3, 3.NF.1, 3.NF.3, 4.G.3, 4.OA.1, 4.NF.2, 4.NF.3, 4.NF.6. Let your kids practice all of their basic math skills and problem solving while they have fun. Download Monster Math now! Subscription info: - Monster Math can be purchased standalone, or as part of a makkajai subscription. - Makkajai subscriptions are auto-renewable and annual. Genius - $59.99/yr - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period - Account will be charged $59.99 for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable - Cancellation will not go into effect until the end of the monthly billing cycle For support, questions or comments, write to us at: support@makkajai.com Privacy policy: http://www.makkajai.com/privacy-policy Terms of use: http://www.makkajai.com/terms

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Monster Math 2 at 4.5 against Reflex Student's 2.9. Monster Math 2 also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (63% vs 45%). Reflex Student's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price and ads 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. Monster Math 2 sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $59.99 per year. Reflex Student asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Monster Math 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Monster Math 2 has 6.5K ratings behind it against 649, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of Reflex Student's written reviews are positive against 63% of Monster Math 2's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Reflex Student ships an update every 2 months, Monster Math 2 fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Reflex Student versus Monster Math 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReflex StudentMonster Math 2
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (649 ratings)4.5 (6.5K ratings) — better
Positive reviews44.6% of reviews63.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6496.5K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB181 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperExploreLearningMakkajai Edu Tech Private Limited

Customer experience

Reflex Student

All ratings2,182 ratings
Positive54.2%
Neutral5.9%
Negative39.9%
Written reviews175 reviews
Positive44.6%
Neutral12.6%
Negative42.9%

Monster Math 2

All ratings6,535 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral6.1%
Negative8.2%
Written reviews150 reviews
Positive63.3%
Neutral6.0%
Negative30.7%

User reviews

Reflex Student

From 649 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fun game
  • 💡 Helps with math
  • 👍 Great for school
  • 👍 Customizable avatar
  • 👍 Rewarding

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Glitches and bugs
  • 👎 Annoying Coach Penny
  • 👎 Stressful and frustrating
  • 👎 Repetitive and boring
  • 👎 Difficult picture puzzles

Monster Math 2

From 6.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and educational
  • 🚀 Engaging gameplay
  • 💡 Customizable math practice
  • 👍 Helps improve math skills
  • 👍 Great for kids

Room to improve

  • 💰 Requires paid subscription
  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
  • 💰 In-app purchases required to progress
  • 🤑 Expensive subscription model

Bugs and requests

Reflex Student

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Incorrect answers marked wrong
  • Percentage not updating properly
  • Login and authentication issues
  • Disappearing games and progress
  • Glitchy and laggy performance

Requested features

5 requests
  • More games and activities
  • Ability to choose activities
  • Improved progress tracking
  • Customization options
  • Reduced time pressure

Monster Math 2

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Login issues
  • Incompatibility with older devices
  • Incorrect answers sometimes marked as correct

Requested features

4 requests
  • Free access to all levels
  • More free content and features
  • Ability to play with friends
  • Better progression system

In-app purchases

None

Reflex Student

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Monster Math 2

Subscriptions4
  • Expert Annual Subscription7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Genius Annual Subscription7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Genius All-apps Subscription7 Days trial$59.991 Year
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  • Makkajai Genius Subscription7 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Unlock Full Version$9.99

Questions

Is Reflex Student free?
Reflex Student is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Monster Math 2 free?
Monster Math 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Reflex Student or Monster Math 2?
Monster Math 2 is rated higher. Reflex Student averages 2.9 out of 5 from 649 ratings, while Monster Math 2 averages 4.5 from 6.5K ratings.
Do Reflex Student or Monster Math 2 have ads?
Neither Reflex Student nor Monster Math 2 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Reflex Student or Monster Math 2?
Reflex Student ships an update every 2 months, and Monster Math 2 fortnightly. Most recently, Reflex Student was updated on October 29, 2026 and Monster Math 2 on October 29, 2026.

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