# Monster Math vs Math Flash

The clearest difference is update cadence: Monster Math at every 4 days against Math Flash's every 3 months. Monster Math also leads on ratings volume (35K vs 104) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Math Flash's advantage is review sentiment (89% vs 67%). On price, rating, ads 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 Math Flash sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. 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 Math Flash. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Monster Math has 35K ratings behind it against 104, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of Monster Math's written reviews are positive against 89% of Math Flash's.

Monster Math ships an update every 4 days, Math Flash every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Monster Math | Math Flash |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (35K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-math-kids-fun-games/id931943412/reviews) | **[4.5 (104 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/math-flash/id1449259588/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **35K** | 104 |
| Positive reviews | 66.5% of reviews | **88.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 208 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Makkajai Edu Tech Private Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/828715957) | [Richard Witherspoon](https://appshunter.io/developer/1690898003) |

## 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 Flash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/math-flash/id1449259588)

Master arithmetic with an engaging app that offers various practice modes and difficulty levels. Track progress, unlock achievements, and personalize your learning experience with themes and haptic feedback.

**Highlights:** Multiple operation types (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, mixed), Flexible practice modes (numbered, timed, true/false), Adjustable difficulty levels (easy to expert), Game Center integration (achievements, leaderboards), Personalization options (themes, haptic feedback, iCloud sync), Widgets and Siri Shortcuts for quick access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Weekly Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual Subscription | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Monster Math free?

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

### Is Math Flash free?

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

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

Math Flash is rated higher. Monster Math averages 4.5 out of 5 from 35K ratings, while Math Flash averages 4.5 from 104 ratings.

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

Neither Monster Math nor Math Flash shows ads.

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

Monster Math ships an update every 4 days, and Math Flash every 3 months. Most recently, Monster Math was updated on October 28, 2026 and Math Flash on October 24, 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.*