# Monster Math vs MintyBrain

Monster Math and MintyBrain both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of MintyBrain's written reviews are positive against 67% of Monster Math's. MintyBrain also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Monster Math's advantage is ratings volume (35K vs 6) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Monster Math sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and MintyBrain sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Monster Math holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Monster Math has 35K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of Monster Math's written reviews are positive against 100% of MintyBrain's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Monster Math ships an update every 4 days, MintyBrain every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Monster Math | MintyBrain |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (35K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-math-kids-fun-games/id931943412/reviews)** | [4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mintybrain-math-arcade/id6455686147/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **35K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 212 MB | 307 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) | [MintyBrain, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1147740726) |

## What reviewers say

### Monster Math

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-math-kids-fun-games/id931943412)

Embark on an epic math adventure where children explore planets, complete missions, and earn badges while building essential math skills. Designed by educators, this game makes learning addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division fun and engaging through interactive missions.

**Highlights:** Math adventure gameplay, Grade-specific math journeys, Focus on number sense, Aligned with Core curriculum, Offline play, Progress tracking for parents

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monster Math Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Monster Math Premium | $44.99 | per 6 months |
| Monster Math Premium | $59.99 | per year |

**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


### MintyBrain

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mintybrain-math-arcade/id6455686147)

This app revolutionizes children's math education by making learning an engaging, visual exploration of concepts. It offers an intuitive platform for practicing math facts, aligning with the US Common Core K-2 curriculum and adapting difficulty in real-time for personalized learning.

**Highlights:** Visual math concept exploration, Engaging math fact practice, US Common Core K-2 alignment, Adaptive learning technology, Personalized difficulty adjustment, Focus on enjoyable learning

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Monster Math free?

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

### Is MintyBrain free?

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

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

Monster Math is rated higher. Monster Math averages 4.5 out of 5 from 35K ratings, while MintyBrain averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.

### Do Monster Math or MintyBrain have ads?

Neither Monster Math nor MintyBrain shows ads.

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

Monster Math ships an update every 4 days, and MintyBrain every 3 weeks. Most recently, Monster Math was updated on November 7, 2026 and MintyBrain on November 3, 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.*