Comparison

Halloween Maths Lite vs Math Gremlin

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

Head to head
About

Halloween Maths Lite

Practice math skills with a fun, spooky theme. Solve addition and subtraction problems across multiple levels, earning stars for correct answers to unlock new challenges. Ideal for children aged 5 and up.

Highlights
  • Addition and subtraction practice
  • Themed levels
  • Star rewards for correct answers
  • Progressive level unlocking
  • Suitable for ages 5+
Features
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Bubble Maths with a 'spooky' twist... This app will test your maths skills, starting with simple sums through to more complex addition and subtraction. There are 25 questions per level. For every correct answer you get a star, with the aim to get all 25 correct. Complete one level to unlock further levels until you have completed them all. This app is great for children and adults alike but all of the questions are based around Key Stage 1 and 2 style questions so great for children 5+ years. Are you a maths expert and can you get all of the stars?

About

Math Gremlin

This game makes learning basic math fun by having players guide a character through challenges to find numbers that add up to a target sum before time expires. Levels increase in difficulty, offering replayability with unique problems each time. In-game currency can be earned or purchased to enhance gameplay.

Highlights
  • Number addition puzzles
  • Time-based challenges
  • Progressive difficulty levels
  • Replayable unique problems
  • In-game currency for boosts
  • Character customization
Features
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Looking for a fun way to learn basic math? Your Math Gremlin will have to avoid rocks, ghosts and more as it tries to find the numbers that add up to the correct amount before time runs out. As you advance, each level adds more challenges. Not ready for the challenges of the next level? Play previous levels to hone your skills until you are ready. Each level will have a similar, yet different, math problem to solve each time you play that level. It is free to play without any ads. You can use game coins earned by completing levels to extend game time, get extra lives or get gear for your Gremlin! Want game coins faster? They are also available to purchase or for free by watching ads. Play now for free!

Screenshots

Halloween Maths Lite4 screens
Math Gremlin4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Halloween Maths Lite at 4.3 against Math Gremlin's 3.8. Halloween Maths Lite also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). Math Gremlin's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 37 months). On price, review sentiment 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 Gremlin sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Halloween Maths Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Halloween Maths Lite holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 4 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Halloween Maths Lite ships an update every 37 months, Math Gremlin every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Halloween Maths Lite versus Math Gremlin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHalloween Maths LiteMath Gremlin
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (19 ratings) — better3.8 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings19 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 37 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB90 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDizzy Squirrel LimitedBlue Water Apps, LLC

Customer experience

Halloween Maths Lite

All ratings18 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral11.1%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Math Gremlin

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Halloween Maths Lite

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Math Gremlin

One-time3
  • 25,000 Coins$0.99
  • 100,000 Coins$2.99
  • 500,000 Coins$9.99

Questions

Is Halloween Maths Lite free?
Halloween Maths Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Math Gremlin free?
Math Gremlin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Halloween Maths Lite or Math Gremlin?
Halloween Maths Lite is rated higher. Halloween Maths Lite averages 4.3 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Math Gremlin averages 3.8 from 4 ratings.
Do Halloween Maths Lite or Math Gremlin have ads?
Math Gremlin shows ads; Halloween Maths Lite does not.
Which is updated more often, Halloween Maths Lite or Math Gremlin?
Halloween Maths Lite ships an update every 37 months, and Math Gremlin every 2 months. Most recently, Halloween Maths Lite was updated on October 24, 2026 and Math Gremlin on October 24, 2026.

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