# TouchCounts vs Monster Math 2

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TouchCounts at none against Monster Math 2's 5. TouchCounts also leads on review sentiment (92% vs 63%) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). Monster Math 2's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 61 months) and ratings volume (6.5K vs 9). On price, rating and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Monster Math 2 sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $59.99 per year. TouchCounts asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for TouchCounts against 4.5 for Monster Math 2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Monster Math 2 has 6.5K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 92% of TouchCounts's written reviews are positive against 63% of Monster Math 2's.

TouchCounts ships an update every 61 months, Monster Math 2 fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TouchCounts | Monster Math 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touchcounts/id897302197/reviews) | **[4.5 (6.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-math-2-kids-math-game/id1025450732/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **6.5K** |
| Positive reviews | **91.7% of reviews** | 63.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 61 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 38 MB | 181 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nathalie Sinclair](https://appshunter.io/developer/897302200) | [Makkajai Edu Tech Private Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/828715957) |

## What reviewers say

### TouchCounts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touchcounts/id897302197)

This app helps children learn fundamental math concepts like counting, addition, and subtraction through interactive finger gestures and visual exploration. It fosters number sense by allowing kids to create and manipulate numbers, building a strong foundation for arithmetic.

**Highlights:** Interactive counting and arithmetic, Finger gesture-based learning, Develops number sense, Explores ordinality and cardinality, Supports addition and subtraction, Foundations for division and multiplication

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Monster Math 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-math-2-kids-math-game/id1025450732)

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:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Expert Annual Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Genius Annual Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Genius All-apps Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Makkajai Genius Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Unlock Full Version | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TouchCounts free?

TouchCounts 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, TouchCounts or Monster Math 2?

Monster Math 2 is rated higher. TouchCounts averages 4.4 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Monster Math 2 averages 4.5 from 6.5K ratings.

### Do TouchCounts or Monster Math 2 have ads?

Neither TouchCounts nor Monster Math 2 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TouchCounts or Monster Math 2?

TouchCounts ships an update every 61 months, and Monster Math 2 fortnightly. Most recently, TouchCounts was updated on October 19, 2026 and Monster Math 2 on October 22, 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.*