Is MathHero Right for Your Child?
MathHero turns arithmetic practice into a story-driven game, from first addition to multiplication and division. Whether it suits your child depends on what you want to practice and how they like to learn.
A good fit if…
- Your child is learning or building fluency in addition, subtraction, multiplication or division.
- You want to make math practice more engaging and fun for your child.
- You want short, regular practice tailored to your child’s level.
Not a good fit if…
- You prefer traditional worksheets or drills without gamification.
- Your child is still learning to count (start with an early-numbers app).
- You’re looking for a complete math curriculum covering fractions, geometry and algebra.
MathHero at a Glance
MathHero is a math game for kids made by SpeedyMind. The facts below match the App Store and Google Play listings as of .
| What it is | A story-driven math game; solving math facts is the gameplay |
|---|---|
| Made by | SpeedyMind. Published by MathHero Pte. Ltd. (App Store) and Speedymind LLC (Google Play) |
| Platforms | iPhone and iPad (iOS 15 or later), Mac with an Apple M1 chip or later, Android 7.1 or later, Windows PC through Google Play Games |
| Ages and grades | Ages 5-10, grades K-4 |
| Starts at | First addition within 10 |
| Topics | Addition and subtraction within 10, 20, 100 and 1000; times tables from ×1 to ×12; division |
| Not covered | Counting and number recognition, fractions, geometry, equations |
| Price | Free at 5 levels a day. A subscription (monthly or yearly, with a 7-day free trial) removes the daily limit |
| Ads | None |
| Offline play | Yes, fully playable after download |
| Child profiles | Multiple, each with its own progress, settings and 5 free levels a day |
| Languages | 27 |
| Ratings | Google Play 4.7 (48.2K reviews) · App Store 4.6 (12K ratings), checked Oct 14, 2026 |
| Store age ratings | App Store 4+ (Kids category) · Google Play: Everyone, Teacher Approved |
| Not to be confused with | Other apps with "Math Hero" in their names, made by other developers |
What Is MathHero and How Does It Work?
MathHero turns learning and practicing math into an adventure. Your child rescues characters, races cars and battles monsters by solving math problems. Each correct answer helps them move forward in the game.
Math is the gameplay
In MathHero, solving a fact is the action that moves the story. A right answer fires at the monster, speeds up the car or opens the cage. A wrong answer costs a moment, not a lecture, so kids keep trying. This is why parents describe their children doing math without noticing they're practicing.
A 10-15 minute session
MathHero levels are short, so a day's practice takes about 10-15 minutes. That rhythm is deliberate: short, regular sessions work better for math facts than long, occasional ones. The free plan follows the same rhythm at 5 levels a day.
The parent chooses the practice
In MathHero, the parent picks what the child works on: one of the guided step-by-step programs, or Custom Practice set up exactly for the child. Custom Practice goes further than most math apps:
- turn each operation (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) on or off
- pick individual times tables from ×1 to ×12, for example only ×7 and ×9
- choose the number range: within 10, 20, 100 or 1000
- choose the difficulty: Easy, Medium or Hard
- choose typed answers or multiple choice
Because each child gets their own settings, siblings at different levels can share the game.
Who Is MathHero For? Age and Grade Fit
MathHero is made for kids ages 5-10, roughly kindergarten through 4th grade in the US. Where a child starts depends on what they can already do, not on their age alone.
Age, grade and topic
| Age | US grade | What they work on in MathHero |
|---|---|---|
| 5-6 | K-1 | First addition and subtraction within 10 |
| 6-9 | 1-3 | Building fluency within 20 and within 100 |
| 7-10 | 2-4 | Times tables, division, and numbers up to 1000 |
Is your child ready for MathHero?
MathHero starts at first addition within 10. If your child can't yet recognize numbers or count objects, start with an early-numbers app first and come back when they're ready to add.
Is MathHero only for young kids?
No. Even adults play MathHero and find it fun. If you want to get faster and more confident with math facts, MathHero helps older kids and adults too.
Homeschool and classroom use
Homeschooling families use MathHero for daily fact practice in place of worksheets, and some teachers recommend it for practice at home. MathHero has no class accounts or teacher dashboard: each device keeps its own child profiles.
“This has been a game changer for us while homeschooling. Instead of doing boring sheets we play this game.”
“I’m a teacher and a parent and I have to say, MathHero is one of the best apps I’ve found!”
What Parents Say About MathHero
Quotes are verbatim from public App Store and Google Play reviews, with spelling as written. Each shows the store and the month it was posted.
Kids don't notice they're learning
The most common thing parents tell us is that practice stops feeling like practice.
“The game plot is simple but engaging, and he's unaware of the amount of time passing that he's actually LEARNING instead of just idling away on another game.”
“Using this app is way more enjoyable for my child than math drills.”
From hating math to asking to play
Many parents describe a real change in how their child feels about math.
“My daughter has fallen in love with math in about a day! She also talks to her imaginary friends with math, which NEVER happened before!”
“This game made my kid love math”
“This app makes my child excited to do math!”
“My son generally dislikes maths, but loves this game.”
Results that show up at school
Parents often mention progress that shows up in class and on tests, not only in the game.
“It’s the best math game for kids who are struggling my son had 40s and 50s in in school but because of this game he started getting 80s through 100s”
“This game help my kiddo so much her math test was at a B+ and now it is a A+”
Practice tuned to each child
Parents value being able to aim practice at exactly what their child needs right now.
“I really appreciate being able to choose what kinds of math problems so it can be used by each child and they can be properly challenged (one is only doing addition and the other is doing division).”
“I love the multiple choice option and the ability to choose which facts are in play as well as the speed of the answer time. It makes it easy to taylor it to different kids' learning levels.”
The story and rewards keep kids going
For many kids, the monsters, the rewards and the next part of the story are the reason to keep solving.
“Love that you can earn and buy a different monster blaster - my 5yo has had a whale of a time learning and playing!”
“We sat down to play and he was smiling and giggling and his focus was like a laser because of the suspense of the monster getting to you.”
Less conflict at home
For parents, the payoff is fewer arguments about practice.
“This is a child who fights me every time we have to practice facts, but not with this game!”
“My 8yr old is enjoying playing this, she normally fights doing any math, so I am happy she is getting practice without complaints!”
MathHero Pros and Cons
This section is about the product itself: what MathHero does well and the limitations our own team and parents see.
What MathHero does well
- Math is the gameplay, not a quiz bolted on top.
- Deep customization: choose a step-by-step program or customize practice yourself. Turn each operation on or off, pick individual times tables (only ×7 and ×9, for example), and choose the number range, difficulty and answer mode.
- The whole K-4 arithmetic path is playable for free at 5 levels a day, with no ads and no locked content.
- Works offline, with multiple child profiles and 27 languages.
- Studio-quality art and an unfolding story that kids want to finish.
Limitations to know before you start
- It can be intense for some of the youngest players (around age 5). It depends on the child; the difficulty mode and answer mode are adjustable, and the game can be paused.
- No number recognition or counting. Your child should already be ready for first addition.
- No geometry, equations or fractions. MathHero stays on core arithmetic.
- New content sometimes takes time to arrive. A child may finish all available content but can keep replaying levels while waiting for more.
- Free play is capped at 5 levels a day. Unlimited play needs a subscription.
How Much Does MathHero Cost, and Is It Worth It?
MathHero is free at 5 levels a day. The free plan is the whole game, not a demo; the subscription changes the pace, not the content.
Free vs subscription
| Free | Subscription | |
|---|---|---|
| Content | Whole game, nothing locked | Whole game, nothing locked |
| Pace | 5 levels a day | No daily limit |
| Ads | None | None |
| Offline | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Not needed | 7 days |
The free limit counts completed levels for each child profile, so siblings each get their own 5 levels a day. Subscription prices vary by country and store. Your store shows the exact price before you pay.
The subscription is SpeedyMind's Math&Logic Program, so it also unlocks the studio's other learning games.
How the free trial works
The MathHero subscription starts with a 7-day free trial on both the App Store and Google Play. Starting it takes a parent check, and you can cancel in your App Store or Google Play account before the trial ends to avoid being charged. The free plan keeps working whether or not you try the subscription. Trial and purchase options can vary by platform and region.
Is the MathHero subscription worth it?
Five levels a day fits the short, regular sessions that work best for math practice. Start free for a week. If your child asks to keep playing after the 5 daily levels, the subscription is likely worth it. If 5 levels a day is enough, you don't need it.
Start free at 5 levels a day, with no ads.
Is MathHero Safe and Legit?
Yes. MathHero is a legitimate app made by SpeedyMind and published by MathHero Pte. Ltd. (App Store) and Speedymind LLC (Google Play), with no ads and settings that parents control.
Who makes MathHero
MathHero is made by SpeedyMind, a team of educators, engineers and game creators. More than 5 million families have played it. The App Store listing is published by MathHero Pte. Ltd. (Singapore) and the Google Play listing by Speedymind LLC (Armenia); both are SpeedyMind companies.
Safety checklist
| Signal | What's true | Where to verify |
|---|---|---|
| Ads | No ads of any kind | App Store description; no "Contains ads" label on Google Play |
| Purchases | Optional subscription (monthly or yearly) with a 7-day free trial. Buying sits behind a parent gate | In-app purchase lists on both store listings |
| Chat and strangers | No chat, friends lists, multiplayer or user-generated content | Google Play content rating (no "Users Interact" notice) |
| Account | No account or sign-in needed | In the app |
| Age rating | App Store 4+ (Kids category); Google Play: Everyone, Teacher Approved | Both store listings |
| Families policy | Committed to the Google Play Families Policy | Google Play Data safety |
| Privacy policy | Published, with a contact for parents: privacy@mathhero.net | MathHero Privacy Policy |
What data MathHero collects
MathHero doesn't require an account, and profile nicknames stay on the device. The app does collect usage and diagnostic data to run and improve the game. Here is what the store disclosures say, as of October 14, 2026:
- Google Play Data safety: the app may collect device or other IDs, crash logs, diagnostics, other app performance data and app interactions, plus an optional email address. Device or other IDs, crash logs and diagnostics may be shared with third parties for analytics. Data is encrypted in transit.
- App Store App Privacy: contact info (name and email address), identifiers (user ID), usage data and diagnostics are listed as data linked to you, used for analytics and app functionality. Nothing is listed as data used to track you.
The MathHero privacy policy says we don't sell personal information or show third-party ads, and that parents can email privacy@mathhero.net to request review or deletion of their child's information.
Not to be confused with other "Math Hero" apps
MathHero (one word) by SpeedyMind is not affiliated with other apps that use similar names. To make sure you have the right app, check the developer name in the store: MathHero Pte. Ltd. on the App Store and Speedymind LLC on Google Play.
MathHero Screenshots: What Your Child Will See
These are real MathHero gameplay screens, from first addition to times tables.
How MathHero Compares to Other Math Apps
MathHero covers one stage of a child's math: arithmetic practice from first addition to division. Here is where other well-known apps fit before, beside and after it. Our guide to the best math apps for kids covers each one in more detail.
| Stage | Apps | When to choose them | Read more |
|---|---|---|---|
| Before MathHero | Khan Academy Kids, Moose Math, Numberblocks World | Earliest numbers and counting; switch to MathHero once your child is ready for first addition | Khan Academy Kids |
| Closest alternative | Prodigy Math | The other full-game math adventure, covering grades 1-8 and more topics; MathHero focuses on core arithmetic for ages 5-10 | Prodigy Math |
| After MathHero | DragonBox, Slice Fractions | Fractions, geometry and algebra | DragonBox |
| Alongside MathHero | IXL, DoodleMath, SplashLearn | Curriculum coverage, homework practice and diagnostics that complement MathHero | IXL Math |
Before MathHero: early numbers and counting
Khan Academy Kids, Moose Math and Numberblocks World are made for the stage before MathHero: what numbers mean, counting objects and first shapes. If your child isn't ready for addition yet, start there and move to MathHero when they are.
Closest alternative: Prodigy Math
Prodigy Math is the other full-game math adventure, covering grades 1-8 and more topics than arithmetic. MathHero is narrower on purpose: core arithmetic for ages 5-10, with parents choosing exactly which facts to practice.
After MathHero: fractions, geometry and algebra
DragonBox and Slice Fractions pick up where MathHero stops, with visual puzzles for fractions, geometry and early algebra.
Alongside MathHero: curriculum and homework
IXL, DoodleMath and SplashLearn offer broad curriculum coverage, homework-style practice and diagnostics. They work well next to MathHero, which focuses on making core arithmetic fast and automatic.
MathHero for Kids with ADHD or Autism
Some parents of children with ADHD or autism tell us MathHero helps their child focus on math practice, or turns it into something they're willing to do. Every child is different, so here is what parents report and which settings can help.
What parents tell us
“It helps my daughter that has ADHD try to concentrate and be calm in order to win.”
“My autistic pda daughter is loving that she can play a game to practise math rather than do bookwork!”
“I love the different modes slow, normal, and fast. Definitely great for kids with autism, ADHD, or who hates math.”
“My son has such a low attention span and this game is perfect for him for math facts!”
Settings that can help
- Easy difficulty mode. It gives more time for each problem.
- Multiple choice. Picking from four answers is less demanding than typing one.
- A narrow focus. Practice one operation or a single times table at a time.
- Pause any time. A level can be paused and picked up again.
- Short levels. A few minutes each, with no ads and no chat to pull attention away.
Battles are timed, and a few children find the monsters stressful. If that happens, the Easy difficulty mode and multiple choice usually make the game feel calmer.
MathHero is a practice game, not a therapy. If your child works with a therapist, an occupational therapist or a learning specialist, they know your child best and can help you decide how a game like this fits into their routine.
How We Wrote This MathHero Review
This review is written by the team that makes MathHero, so read it knowing that. We include the limitations that parents and our own team see, quote public store reviews verbatim, describe the free plan exactly as it works, and take ratings directly from the App Store and Google Play. Elena Céspedes Escalante, a mathematician who consults on MathHero's math content, reviewed the math and learning claims. We recheck these facts when the app or its store listings change; the dates at the top and bottom of this page show when we last did.
Author. Educators and game creators at SpeedyMind, the studio that makes MathHero.
Reviewer. Mathematician (MSc) and math curriculum consultant for MathHero.