# Monster Math vs Basic Math

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Basic Math at none against Monster Math's 7. Basic Math also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 66%) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). Monster Math's advantage is ratings volume (34K vs 50). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Monster Math sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Basic Math asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Monster Math against 4.6 for Basic Math. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Monster Math has 34K ratings behind it against 50, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 66% of Monster Math's written reviews are positive against 100% of Basic Math's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Monster Math | Basic Math |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (34K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-math-kids-fun-games/id931943412/reviews) | **[4.6 (50 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basic-math/id1057071709/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **34K** | 50 |
| Positive reviews | 66.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 208 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Makkajai Edu Tech Private Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/828715957) | [Throwr Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/661116751) |

## 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


### Basic Math

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basic-math/id1057071709)

Improve your fundamental math skills with this user-friendly application. It offers random tests covering addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication, with a timer to track your speed and overall score.

**Highlights:** Random math tests, Addition, subtraction, division, multiplication, Tables 1-12, Timed challenges, Score tracking, Progress percentage

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Monster Math free?

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

### Is Basic Math free?

Basic Math is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Basic Math is rated higher. Monster Math averages 4.5 out of 5 from 34K ratings, while Basic Math averages 4.6 from 50 ratings.

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

Neither Monster Math nor Basic Math shows ads.

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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.*