Comparison

Math Speed Drill vs Multiplication Chalkboard

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

Head to head
About

Math Speed Drill

Master basic math facts through engaging gameplay with over 100 levels. This app offers timed challenges for addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, providing positive reinforcement and teaching correct answers in a fun, colorful environment.

Highlights
  • Timed math challenges
  • Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division
  • Over 100 levels
  • Coin-based positive reinforcement
  • Adaptive difficulty
  • Focus on math tables
Features
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The fastest and funnest way to master your times tables. Math Speed Drill helps students practice math facts with fast, focused, positive gameplay. Choose addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division, then answer as many problems as you can in 30 seconds or 1 minute. Students earn coins for better scores, build confidence through repetition, and keep coming back to beat their own best results. No annoying ads! Ever! - We do not use 3rd party ad services. Even without buying an IAP you and your kids will never see an annoying ad. Speed Drill is designed for kids, parents, teachers, homeschool families, and anyone who wants to sharpen basic math skills. Features: • Addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division • Practice by individual math table • 30-second and 1-minute rounds • Positive feedback and encouraging sound effects • Coins earned only as achievement awards Pro Features: • Boss Level mode in Pro for guided mastery. Just play Boss Level over and over and it will automatically help you master the math facts. • Extended ranges up to 12s and 15s in Pro • Parent Pro for up to 2 student profiles • Classroom Pro for up to 40 student profiles • Printable classroom progress report • No student data stored on our servers Boss Level mode guides students through math facts step by step. As they improve, Speed Drill tracks progress and helps them focus on the facts they still need to master. When a student finishes Boss Level for multiplication, they know their times tables. Boss Level is the fastest way to learn your times tables. Speed Drill is great for: • Kids learning math facts • Parents helping with homework • Teachers managing classroom practice • Homeschool math drills • Adults who want a quick brain workout Note: The coins in Math Speed Drill are achievement awards only. They are not currency, cannot be purchased, and are not used to unlock items or features. Privacy Policy: https://badweaselgames.com/math-speed-drill/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Multiplication Chalkboard

This app aids students in mastering multiplication and practicing times tables without pressure. It encourages correct number formation and allows users to gradually increase the complexity of the times tables they practice.

Highlights
  • Learn multiplication
  • Practice times tables
  • Gradual difficulty increase
  • Focus on number drawing
  • Supports touchscreen styluses
  • Covers 0x0 to 10x10
Features
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Multiplication Chalkboard helps students understand multiplication and practice the times table. The focus is on learning. Multiplication Chalkboard does not include stressful elements like a countdown clock or high scores. Students can begin with the first column of the times table, and include more columns as they improve. It also emphasizes drawing numbers correctly and legibly, and works well with the Apple Pencil or other touchscreen styluses. Covers 0 × 0 through 10 × 10.

Screenshots

Math Speed Drill4 screens
Multiplication Chalkboard3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Math Speed Drill at 4.2 against Multiplication Chalkboard's 3.1. Math Speed Drill also leads on ratings volume (2K vs 7). Multiplication Chalkboard's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 72 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 Speed Drill sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Multiplication Chalkboard asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Math Speed Drill holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Math Speed Drill has 2K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Math Speed Drill ships an update every 72 months, Multiplication Chalkboard every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Math Speed Drill versus Multiplication Chalkboard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMath Speed DrillMultiplication Chalkboard
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (2K ratings) — better3.1 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews87.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings2K — better7
Update frequencyEvery 72 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBad Weasel, LLCALAN PETERSON

Customer experience

Math Speed Drill

All ratings2,009 ratings
Positive81.2%
Neutral6.6%
Negative12.2%
Written reviews118 reviews
Positive87.3%
Neutral5.1%
Negative7.6%

Multiplication Chalkboard

All ratings7 ratings
Positive42.9%
Neutral14.3%
Negative42.9%

Bugs and requests

Math Speed Drill

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Answers change before user can respond
  • Sound issues on some devices
  • Crashes or freezes on certain devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to adjust time limits
  • Progress tracking and performance analytics
  • More math operations (e.g., 13s, fractions)
  • Multiplayer or leaderboard features

Multiplication Chalkboard

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Math Speed Drill

Subscriptions4
  • Parent Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Classroom Pro Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Parent Pro Yearly$9.991 Year
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  • Classroom Pro Yearly$49.991 Year
One-time2
  • Remove Ads$2.99
  • Parent Pro Lifetime$14.99
None

Multiplication Chalkboard

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Math Speed Drill free?
Math Speed Drill is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Multiplication Chalkboard free?
Multiplication Chalkboard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Math Speed Drill or Multiplication Chalkboard?
Math Speed Drill is rated higher. Math Speed Drill averages 4.2 out of 5 from 2K ratings, while Multiplication Chalkboard averages 3.1 from 7 ratings.
Do Math Speed Drill or Multiplication Chalkboard have ads?
Neither Math Speed Drill nor Multiplication Chalkboard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Math Speed Drill or Multiplication Chalkboard?
Math Speed Drill ships an update every 72 months, and Multiplication Chalkboard every 2 months. Most recently, Math Speed Drill was updated on October 15, 2026 and Multiplication Chalkboard on October 14, 2026.

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