# Math Escape vs Fraction Challenge

The clearest difference is rating: Fraction Challenge at 4.5 against Math Escape's 3.5. Fraction Challenge also leads on ratings volume (1.5K vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). Math Escape's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 70%) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Math Escape sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Fraction Challenge sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Fraction Challenge holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fraction Challenge has 1.5K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Math Escape's written reviews are positive against 70% of Fraction Challenge's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Math Escape | Fraction Challenge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/math-escape-speed-run/id943240465/reviews) | **[4.5 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fraction-challenge/id1499338364/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **1.5K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 70.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 15 MB | 89 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ankharis Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1812191150) | [Didactoons Games SL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1457185685) |

## What reviewers say

### Math Escape

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/math-escape-speed-run/id943240465)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Nice Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Generous Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Amazing Tip | $4.99 | one-time |


### Fraction Challenge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fraction-challenge/id1499338364)

Engage in fun math games designed to teach and reinforce fraction operations. Practice addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of fractions through interactive challenges. Compete with friends in multiplayer mode to boost mental calculation skills.

**Highlights:** Fraction representation, Addition and subtraction of fractions, Equivalent fractions, Fraction reduction, Multiplication and division of fractions, Multiplayer mode

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Get the Full version | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helps with learning fractions
- 🚀 Fun and engaging game
- 💡 Good for practicing and preparing for tests
- 👍 Competitive and challenging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes or doesn't open
- 🕰️ Timer is too fast
- 💰 Not free to play

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Login issues

**Requested features**

- Option to remove timer or increase time
- More game modes (e.g., divided fractions, add/subtract fractions, multiply)
- No battery required to play


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Math Escape free?

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

### Is Fraction Challenge free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Math Escape or Fraction Challenge?

Fraction Challenge is rated higher. Math Escape averages 3.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Fraction Challenge averages 4.5 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do Math Escape or Fraction Challenge have ads?

Neither Math Escape nor Fraction Challenge shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Math Escape or Fraction Challenge?

Math Escape ships an update every 2 months, and Fraction Challenge every 2 months. Most recently, Math Escape was updated on October 10, 2026 and Fraction Challenge on October 27, 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.*