# TouchCounts vs Monster Math

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TouchCounts at none against Monster Math's 7. TouchCounts also leads on review sentiment (92% vs 67%) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). Monster Math's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 61 months) and ratings volume (35K vs 9). On price, rating and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Monster Math sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. 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. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Monster Math has 35K 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 67% of Monster Math's.

TouchCounts ships an update every 61 months, Monster Math every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TouchCounts | Monster Math |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touchcounts/id897302197/reviews) | **[4.5 (35K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-math-kids-fun-games/id931943412/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **35K** |
| Positive reviews | **91.7% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 61 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 38 MB | 208 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-math-kids-fun-games/id931943412)

Embark on an exciting math adventure with this educational game designed for 1st to 3rd graders. Kids explore planets, complete missions, and collect badges while mastering addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. The app focuses on building number sense and understanding math concepts through engaging gameplay.

**Highlights:** Math adventure gameplay, Grade-specific learning paths, Focus on number sense, Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division practice, Offline play, Ad-free environment

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monster Math Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Genius Quarterly Subscription | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| Monster Math Premium | $44.99 | per 6 months |
| Monster Math - Genius Annual Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Monster Math - Expert Annual Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Monster Math Premium | $59.99 | per year |
| Unlock Full Version | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and educational
- 🚀 Engaging gameplay
- 🚀 Customizable difficulty levels
- 👍 Helps improve math skills
- 👍 Entertaining for kids

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Requires subscription for full access
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches in the app
- 🐛 Incorrect answers shown in the app
- 🔒 Misleading as 'free' app
- 🐛 Repetitive gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect answers shown in the app
- Subscription issues and inability to cancel
- Compatibility problems with older devices
- Login screen freezes

**Requested features**

- Add multiplication mode
- Increase difficulty levels beyond 5th grade
- Provide more customization options
- Add a pause button
- Improve progress tracking and reporting


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TouchCounts free?

TouchCounts is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Monster Math free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TouchCounts or Monster Math?

Monster Math is rated higher. TouchCounts averages 4.4 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Monster Math averages 4.5 from 35K ratings.

### Do TouchCounts or Monster Math have ads?

Neither TouchCounts nor Monster Math shows ads.

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

TouchCounts ships an update every 61 months, and Monster Math every 4 days. Most recently, TouchCounts was updated on October 24, 2026 and Monster Math on October 31, 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.*