# Math Ninjas vs Math Ninja AR

The clearest difference is rating: Math Ninja AR at 4.5 against Math Ninjas's 3.5. Math Ninja AR also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 7 months). Math Ninjas's advantage is review sentiment (64% vs 28%). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Math Ninjas sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Math Ninja AR asks for nothing beyond the download.

Math Ninja AR holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Math Ninja AR has 299 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 64% of Math Ninjas's written reviews are positive against 28% of Math Ninja AR's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Math Ninjas ships an update every 7 months, Math Ninja AR every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Math Ninjas | Math Ninja AR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/math-ninjas/id895508928/reviews) | **[4.5 (299 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/math-ninja-ar/id1274871322/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **299** |
| Positive reviews | **63.6% of reviews** | 28.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 198 MB | 157 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HARASHOW Interactive](https://appshunter.io/developer/356148278) | [Fantamstick](https://appshunter.io/developer/563146308) |

## What reviewers say

### Math Ninjas

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/math-ninjas/id895508928)

This educational game uses a ninja theme to make learning mathematics fun for children on iPhone and iPad. Kids can engage with math concepts through interactive gameplay.

**Highlights:** Game-based learning, Mathematics education, Ninja theme, Interactive gameplay, iOS compatible

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Version | $3.99 | one-time |


### Math Ninja AR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/math-ninja-ar/id1274871322)

This app uses augmented reality to make learning math engaging for children. By combining physical movement with interactive math problems in a 3D world, it aims to improve concentration and memory retention of sums.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality math learning, Physical activity for memory stimulation, Interactive 3D Ninja World exploration, Collectible cards, No in-app purchases

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Good concept
- 💡 Fun learning
- 👍 Interesting concept
- 👍 Brilliant idea

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App doesn't work
- 🐛 Doesn't load
- 🐛 Freezes
- 🐛 Screen flashes
- 🐛 Incomprehensible

**Reported bugs**

- App doesn't work
- Doesn't load
- Freezes at start screen
- Screen flashes
- Dark screen after selecting level

**Requested features**

- Make more for all subjects
- Combine AR with VR
- Add instructions
- Add difficulty settings
- Add rewards


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Math Ninjas free?

Math Ninjas is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Math Ninja AR free?

Math Ninja AR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Math Ninjas or Math Ninja AR?

Math Ninja AR is rated higher. Math Ninjas averages 3.5 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Math Ninja AR averages 4.5 from 299 ratings.

### Do Math Ninjas or Math Ninja AR have ads?

Neither Math Ninjas nor Math Ninja AR shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Math Ninjas or Math Ninja AR?

Math Ninjas ships an update every 7 months, and Math Ninja AR every 3 weeks. Most recently, Math Ninjas was updated on October 9, 2026 and Math Ninja AR on October 10, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*