# Monster Math vs Math Olympics

The clearest difference is rating: Monster Math at 4.5 against Math Olympics's 4.0. Monster Math also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (35K vs 8). Math Olympics's advantage is iOS requirement (10.3 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Monster Math sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Math Olympics sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Monster Math holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Monster Math has 35K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Monster Math ships an update every 4 days, Math Olympics every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Monster Math | Math Olympics |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (35K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-math-kids-fun-games/id931943412/reviews)** | [4.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/math-olympics-math-practice/id1019755455/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **35K** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 66.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 208 MB | 276 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **10.3** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Makkajai Edu Tech Private Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/828715957) | [Artur Pereira](https://appshunter.io/developer/1698890539) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Math Olympics

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/math-olympics-math-practice/id1019755455)

This app offers engaging math practice for grades 2-8 through gamified levels and timed quizzes. Earn points to grow your Math Brain, but avoid too many mistakes to prevent losing progress. It includes exercises for addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, with memory cards for learning times tables.

**Highlights:** Gamified math levels, Timed math quizzes, Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division exercises, Times tables practice with memory cards, Progress tracking, Game Center integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full version | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Monster Math free?

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

### Is Math Olympics free?

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

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

Monster Math is rated higher. Monster Math averages 4.5 out of 5 from 35K ratings, while Math Olympics averages 4.0 from 8 ratings.

### Do Monster Math or Math Olympics have ads?

Neither Monster Math nor Math Olympics shows ads.

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

Monster Math ships an update every 4 days, and Math Olympics every 6 weeks. Most recently, Monster Math was updated on October 21, 2026 and Math Olympics on October 4, 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.*