Comparison

Math Escape vs Mathscapes

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Math Escape

Solve math problems quickly to guide a character through a volcanic maze and outrun rising lava. Offers three difficulty levels and achievement unlocking. Perfect for practicing arithmetic under pressure.

Highlights
  • Fast-paced brain training
  • Three difficulty levels
  • Unlock achievements
  • Compete with friends
  • iCloud sync
  • Ad-free gameplay
Features
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Outrun the Lava with Your Brain! 100% free and ad-free! Dash the stickman is trapped in the Volcanic Maze of Mathlor, and only your quick thinking can save him. Solve maths problems on the fly to build a path forward. Answer correctly and Dash keeps running. Take too long, and he falls into the fiery abyss! Perfect for kids learning arithmetic or adults looking for a fast-paced brain workout. KEY FEATURES - FAST-PACED BRAIN TRAINING: Sharpen your mental arithmetic skills under pressure. The faster you solve, the faster Dash runs. - THREE DIFFICULTY LEVELS: - Easy: Addition & Subtraction - Medium: Addition, Subtraction & Multiplication - Hard: All four operations (+, -, ×, ÷) - UNLOCK ACHIEVEMENTS: Earn trophies for reaching new high scores and mastering each difficulty level. - COMPETE WITH FRIENDS: With full Game Center support, you can challenge friends and climb the global leaderboards. WHY YOU'LL LOVE MATH ESCAPE - 100% Ad-Free: No interruptions, just pure gameplay. - MADE FOR EVERYONE: Full VoiceOver, Dynamic Type and Reduce Motion support, beautifully optimised for both iPhone and iPad. - iCloud Sync: Your high scores and achievements are always saved across your devices. - Educational Fun: A great way to practice maths without it feeling like homework. Math Escape is free forever. If it's helped someone in your family fall in love with maths, an optional tip jar lets you support its development — but it's never required. Download now and put your mind and reflexes to the ultimate test. The lava is rising. Dash is counting on you. -------- Terms of Use (EULA) - https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Mathscapes

Engage in an addictive math puzzle game that starts simple and increases in difficulty. Swipe and combine numbers to solve over 2500 unique challenges. Train your brain with visually appealing themes and innovative gameplay.

Highlights
  • Swipe and combine numbers
  • Over 2500 puzzles
  • Hints and shuffle options
  • Visually appealing themes
  • Increasing difficulty levels
Features
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Don’t miss out on the newest addicting math game! Mathscapes is the best brain teaser that people can't stop playing! Problems start out easy but get more challenging as you progress through the game. It will help you become a true number wiz. An exciting blend of the best math teasers and puzzle swiping games for addicting brain challenging fun! You won't have a dull moment once you play this creative math puzzle game! Innovative gameplay, visually appealing themes, a variety of challenging puzzles, and much more. * EASY to play, HARD to master! Simply swipe & combine numbers to solve problems! * Free yourself from boredom and train your brain while visiting the amazing locations of Mathscapes! * Use HINTS or SHUFFLE the numbers if you get stuck! * Over 2500 puzzles to solve! Mathscapes is the latest top rated puzzle game from the makers of Word Winner. Play it now - it's so addictive! You can review our Privacy & Policy on our website https://smoregames.com. If you have any problems contact us at http://smoregames.com/contact. Visit Us At: https://smoregames.com Follow Smore Games: https://facebook.com/smoregames https://instagram.com/smore.games https://twitter.com/smoregames

Screenshots

Math Escape4 screens
Mathscapes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Mathscapes at 4.8 against Math Escape's 4.0. Mathscapes also leads on ratings volume (756 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). Math Escape's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Math Escape sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Mathscapes sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Mathscapes holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mathscapes has 756 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Math Escape's written reviews are positive against 97% of Mathscapes's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Math Escape ships an update every 6 weeks, Mathscapes every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on August 12, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Math Escape versus Mathscapes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMath EscapeMathscapes
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings)4.8 (756 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better96.7% of reviews
Number of ratings1756 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB247 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperAnkharis LtdSmore Games, LLC

Customer experience

Math Escape

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Mathscapes

All ratings756 ratings
Positive96.2%
Neutral2.5%
Negative1.3%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive96.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.3%

Bugs and requests

Math Escape

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Mathscapes

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Certain equations don't make sense
  • Game not working as expected for some users

Requested features

2 requests
  • Allow users to choose which equation to solve
  • Implement order of operations properly

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Math Escape

One-time4
  • Nice Tip$0.99
  • Generous Tip$2.99
  • Remove Ads$2.99
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  • Amazing Tip$4.99
13 purchases

Mathscapes

One-time13
  • Mathscapes Coins Pack 1$1.99
  • Mathscapes One Time Buy 1$1.99
  • Math Puzzle Game Remove Ads$5.99
Show 10 more
  • Mathscapes One Time Buy 2$5.99
  • Mathscapes Coins Pack 2$7.99
  • Mathscapes One Time Buy 3$12.99
  • Mathscapes Coins Pack 3$19.99
  • Mathscapes One Time Buy 4$24.99
  • Bundle 4$24.99
  • Mathscapes Energy Pack 3$39.99
  • Mathscapes One Time Buy 5$49.99
  • Bundle 5$49.99
  • Mathscapes One Time Buy 6$99.99

Questions

Is Math Escape free?
Math Escape is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mathscapes free?
Mathscapes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Math Escape or Mathscapes?
Mathscapes is rated higher. Math Escape averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Mathscapes averages 4.8 from 756 ratings.
Do Math Escape or Mathscapes have ads?
Mathscapes shows ads; Math Escape does not.
Which is updated more often, Math Escape or Mathscapes?
Math Escape ships an update every 6 weeks, and Mathscapes every 2 months. Most recently, Math Escape was updated on August 12, 2026 and Mathscapes on September 24, 2026.

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