Comparison

Match it! Numbers vs Math

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

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About

Match it! Numbers

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Practice counting, adding and subtracting with Match it! Numbers for iPad and iPhone. Match it! Numbers is designed to help children practice their math skills in a fun and relaxed way. Features: • Over 300 exercises divided in 3 categories (counting, adding, subtracting). • Counting, adding and subtracting up to number 20. • 3 different levels to adjust the difficulty level for your child. • Color assistance option to help very young children. • Counting assistance option to help children learn how to count by themselves. • Fully Voiced exercises. • Support for all devices running iOS 12.0 or higher. • Our parental gate keeps your child within the app. The app includes colourful graphics and a wide selection of exercises at multiple difficulty levels that can be played separately or in a mixed exercise mode that combines both adding and subtracting exercises. This version has a limited amount of exercises and is ad-supported.

About

Math

This app offers engaging math learning games for children, focusing on numbers up to 20. It features 15 mini-games with 150 levels designed for progressive learning, covering essential math skills from counting to basic arithmetic. The game adapts to each child's pace and aligns with common core standards.

Highlights
  • 15 captivating mini-games
  • 150 levels for progressive learning
  • Covers addition, subtraction, counting, and more
  • Adapts to child's learning pace
  • Aligned with common core standards
  • No ads
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The fun game for kids learning math! Try Teach Your Monster: Number Skills free today and unlock the full adventure with a subscription. Subscriptions give you access to all the number games (plus every new update we add!), and can be easily managed or cancelled anytime in your App Store settings. No ads, just evidence-based, teacher-approved, fun monster learning! WHY CHOOSE TEACH YOUR MONSTER NUMBER SKILLS? • Developed by the Usborne Foundation, creators of the acclaimed game Teach Your Monster to Read • Collaboratively designed with early math specialists Bernie Westacott, Dr. Helen J. Williams, and Dr. Sue Gifford • Aligns with the USA's common core standards from Pre-K through to Kindergarten and beyond • Game supports math learning worldwide, emphasising numbers up to 20 • Featuring 15 captivating mini-games with 150 levels tailored for progressive learning • Join Queenie Bee and pals in Number Park: from dodgems to bouncy castles, learn math through play CORE BENEFITS • Tailored Pacing: The game adapts to each child’s progress, ensuring comprehensive understanding. • Curriculum Aligned: Seamlessly blend classroom teachings across the USA with at-home practice. • Engaging Play: Kids adore practicing numbers when every mini-game offers exhilarating math fun. SKILLS COVERED • Addition/Subtraction • The foundations of multiplication • Counting Mastery: Grasp stable order, 1-2-1 correspondence, and cardinality. • Subitizing: Instantly recognise number quantities. • Number Bonds: Understand numbers up to 10, their compositions, and versatile uses. • Arithmetic Basics: Gain proficiency in addition and subtraction. • Ordinality & Magnitude: Know the sequence and relational aspects of numbers. • Place Value: Learn how the order of numbers affects their value • Arrays: Develop the foundations of multiplication • Manipulatives: Use teaching aids familiar from the classroom like fingers, five frames, and number tracks SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS This app includes a free trial and a subscription that unlocks all the fun math games — plus every new update we add in the future! • Subscriptions are charged to your Apple account at confirmation of purchase. • Your plan will automatically renew unless you turn off auto-renew at least 24 hours before the current period ends. • You can manage your subscription or cancel anytime in your iTunes & App Store Account Settings. • Payment for renewal will be charged within 24 hours before the end of the current period, at the price of your chosen plan. • If you start a free trial and then subscribe, any unused trial time will be lost. • Your subscription works across any device signed in with the same Apple ID. Try Number Skills free today — help your monster learn numbers in a fun, friendly way, with no ads! Terms of use: https://teachyourmonster.org/legals Privacy Policy: https://www.teachyourmonster.org/privacy-policy Help and Support: https://help.teachyourmonster.org/ CONNECT WITH US Get updates, tips, and more: Facebook: @TeachYourMonster Instagram: @teachyourmonster YouTube: @teachyourmonster Twitter: @teachmonsters ABOUT TEACH YOUR MONSTER We’re more than just games! As a non-profit, we dream big: blending fun, magic, and expert insights to craft games children love. Collaborating with The Usborne Foundation, we're committed to fostering early years learning for every child. Dive into a world where learning meets play. Download Teach Your Monster Number Skills now!

Screenshots

Match it! Numbers4 screens
Math4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Match it! Numbers at none against Math's 4. Match it! Numbers also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). Math's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 48 months). 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. Math sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Match it! Numbers asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Match it! Numbers ships an update every 48 months, Math monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Match it! Numbers versus Math: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMatch it! NumbersMath
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (7.7K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—47.8% of reviews
Number of ratings—7.7K — better
Update frequencyEvery 48 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB226 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBram Van DammeTeach Your Monster

Bugs and requests

Match it! Numbers

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Math

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Unable to progress past certain levels
  • Sound issues and complete loss of audio
  • Login and account problems

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add more advanced math levels
  • Improve sound and stability
  • Allow parents to set starting levels

In-app purchases

None

Match it! Numbers

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Math

Subscriptions3
  • Number Skills: Monthly7 Days trial$8.991 Month
  • Number Skills: Yearly$49.991 Year
  • Number Skills: Annual7 Days trial$69.991 Year
One-time1
  • Unlock lifetime access$9.99

Questions

Is Match it! Numbers free?
Match it! Numbers is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Math free?
Math is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Match it! Numbers or Math have ads?
Neither Match it! Numbers nor Math shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Match it! Numbers or Math?
Match it! Numbers ships an update every 48 months, and Math monthly. Most recently, Match it! Numbers was updated on October 8, 2026 and Math on October 11, 2026.

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