# Monster Math vs Cool Math Flash Cards

The clearest difference is ads: Monster Math at none against Cool Math Flash Cards's shown. Monster Math also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (34K vs 1.9K). Cool Math Flash Cards's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Monster Math sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Cool Math Flash Cards sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. 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 4.5 for Cool Math Flash Cards. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Monster Math has 34K ratings behind it against 1.9K, 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 73% of Cool Math Flash Cards's.

Monster Math ships an update every 5 days, Cool Math Flash Cards every 4 months. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Monster Math | Cool Math Flash Cards |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (34K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-math-kids-fun-games/id931943412/reviews) | [4.5 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cool-math-flash-cards/id1159852913/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **34K** | 1.9K |
| Positive reviews | 66.3% of reviews | **72.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 208 MB | 106 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Makkajai Edu Tech Private Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/828715957) | [Corey Smith](https://appshunter.io/developer/1070099434) |

## 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


### Cool Math Flash Cards

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cool-math-flash-cards/id1159852913)

Master math facts with adaptive challenges and global leaderboards. Practice addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division with customizable problem types and colorful backgrounds. Compete with friends and the world to improve your math skills.

**Highlights:** Adaptive difficulty, Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, Smart multiple choice answers, Toggle multiples/problem types, Global leaderboards, 5 background colors

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Progress Report | $0.99 | one-time |
| Specific Numbers | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mixed Operations | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and engaging math practice
- 🚀 Helps improve math skills quickly
- 💡 Customizable background colors
- 🙌 Effective for learning math facts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔊 Negative sound effects when getting answers wrong
- 💰 Ads can be disruptive for young users
- 🤔 Limited options to focus on specific math areas

**Reported bugs**

- Scores sometimes reset to zero after a wrong answer
- Specific number practice option not working as expected
- Ads with inappropriate content showing up for young users

**Requested features**

- Add reading, science, and writing sections
- Implement a timed test mode
- Allow users to save their own high scores
- Provide an option to disable the negative sound effects


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Monster Math free?

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

### Is Cool Math Flash Cards free?

Cool Math Flash Cards is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Monster Math or Cool Math Flash Cards?

Monster Math and Cool Math Flash Cards are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 34K and 1.9K ratings respectively.

### Do Monster Math or Cool Math Flash Cards have ads?

Cool Math Flash Cards shows ads; Monster Math does not.

### Which is updated more often, Monster Math or Cool Math Flash Cards?

Monster Math ships an update every 5 days, and Cool Math Flash Cards every 4 months. Most recently, Monster Math was updated on September 24, 2026 and Cool Math Flash Cards on September 24, 2026.

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