# Monster Math vs Math Learner

Monster Math and Math Learner both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 66% of Monster Math's written reviews are positive against 23% of Math Learner's. Monster Math also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). Math Learner's advantage is ratings volume (121K vs 35K) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, in-app purchases 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 and Math Learner sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Monster Math against 4.6 for Math Learner. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 35K and 121K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 66% of Monster Math's written reviews are positive against 23% of Math Learner's.

Monster Math ships an update every 4 days, Math Learner every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Monster Math | Math Learner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (35K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-math-kids-fun-games/id931943412/reviews) | **[4.6 (121K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/math-learner-learning-game/id1148728253/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 35K | **121K** |
| Positive reviews | **66.2% of reviews** | 22.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 208 MB | 258 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Makkajai Edu Tech Private Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/828715957) | [Wildlife Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1721431484) |

## 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 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 Monster Math free?

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

### Is Math Learner free?

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

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

Math Learner is rated higher. Monster Math averages 4.5 out of 5 from 35K ratings, while Math Learner averages 4.6 from 121K ratings.

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

Math Learner shows ads; Monster Math does not.

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

Monster Math ships an update every 4 days, and Math Learner every 2 weeks. Most recently, Monster Math was updated on September 30, 2026 and Math Learner on September 30, 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.*