# Brain Game University vs Math Learner

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Brain Game University at none against Math Learner's 9. Brain Game University also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 11.0). Math Learner's advantage is ratings volume (121K vs 4). On price, rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Math Learner sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Brain Game University asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Brain Game University against 4.6 for Math Learner. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Math Learner has 121K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Brain Game University ships an update weekly, Math Learner every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brain Game University | Math Learner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brain-game-university/id930527050/reviews)** | [4.6 (121K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/math-learner-learning-game/id1148728253/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **121K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 23.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 25 MB | 258 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Daniel Hansen](https://appshunter.io/developer/312733912) | [Wildlife Studios, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1721431484) |

## What reviewers say

### Brain Game University

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brain-game-university/id930527050)

Engage in a variety of challenging brain games and puzzles, playable solo or with others. Earn a virtual degree as you master 41 unique games, each with hundreds of variations. Compete to achieve academic success in this fun and educational gaming experience.

**Highlights:** 41 unique brain games, Hundreds of variations per game, Single-player and multiplayer modes, Earn a virtual degree, Game Center integration, Challenging puzzles

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Math Learner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/math-learner-learning-game/id1148728253)

Engage in fun, game-based math practice with thousands of lessons and exercises. This app uses proven methodologies to build foundational skills and accelerate progress, offering an interactive experience with high-accuracy digit recognition. It provides unlimited offline access and is constantly updated with new content for all levels.

**Highlights:** Thousands of exercises, Game-based learning strategies, Unlimited online/offline use, High-accuracy digit recognition, Constant content updates, Step-by-step lessons

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Math Plus | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Math Plus | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Math Plus | $11.99 | per 7 days |
| Math Plus | $11.99 | per 7 days |
| Math Plus | $24.99 | per month |
| Math Plus | $39.99 | per month |
| Math Plus | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helps improve math skills
- 👍 Interactive and engaging
- 🐶 Cute dog mascot

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription fees
- 🔒 Paywall blocks access to full app
- 🐛 Handwriting recognition issues
- 🤔 Too basic for older students

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect answers registered for correct work
- Persistent subscription charges even after cancellation

**Requested features**

- More advanced math content
- Option to skip beginner levels
- Free version with limited features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Brain Game University free?

Brain Game University is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Math Learner free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Brain Game University or Math Learner?

Brain Game University is rated higher. Brain Game University averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Math Learner averages 4.6 from 121K ratings.

### Do Brain Game University or Math Learner have ads?

Math Learner shows ads; Brain Game University does not.

### Which is updated more often, Brain Game University or Math Learner?

Brain Game University ships an update weekly, and Math Learner every 2 weeks. Most recently, Brain Game University was updated on November 1, 2026 and Math Learner on November 7, 2026.

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