The 10 Best Math Apps for Kids

When it comes to teaching math, you’ve probably tried everything from quizzes over breakfast to extra homework help. But modern technology has introduced a clever new skill-building method: digital math games for kids.

The Best Math Apps for Kids

We’ve picked our favorite math apps for students of all ages, designed to teach arithmetic operations like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Some of our faves include:

• Bedtime Math
• Elmo Loves 123s
• Reflex Student
• Monster Math
• SplashLearn
• Marble Math Junior
• Khan Academy Tree
• Moose Math
• Preschool Math Games
• Montessorium: Intro to Math

Some of the math apps even meet Common Core State Standards. And the best part is that your child will have so much fun, they’ll hardly even know that they’re actually learning!

1. Bedtime Math by Bedtime Math Foundation

Geared for families with kids ages 3–9 and available in both English and Spanish, this app provides a daily math problem plus a surprise problem of the day, along with a whole archive of math problems. Plus, research shows that students who did Bedtime Math games just one night a week significantly increased their math achievement compared to peers. Not too bad for an app that doubles as before-bed fun! (Ages 3-9; Free, iOS and Android)

2. Elmo Loves 123s by Sesame Workshop

You can’t go wrong with Elmo, and the free Elmo Loves 123s app comes packed with plenty of activities for toddlers and preschoolers, from number tracing to counting games and even coloring pages. Plus, there’s a built-in parent tracker so you can see what your child has learned along the way. (Ages 0-5; $4.99, iOS and Android)

3. Reflex Student by ExploreLearning

This game-based learning app is geared towards students in grades 2–8 and helps them build their math recall skills while increasing confidence. The Reflex Student app games automatically adjust to challenge them in new ways as they play. (Grades 2-8; Free, iOS)

4. Monster Math 2 by Makkajai

In this math game for kids, a monster named Maxx will help teach your child basic arithmetic, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Playing Monster Math 2, your kid will learn multiple skills at once while helping Maxx fight enemies, explore, and save his friend Dextra. You can even enter “Multiplayer Mode” and compete with others online! (Grades 1-3; Free, iOS and Android)

5. SplashLearn by StudyPad, Inc.

Calling all visual learners! This math app seeks to make arithmetic fun and engaging with a self-paced, curriculum-aligned program. For example, SplashLearn’s kindergarten level features shapes and counting, while the fifth-grade level focuses on multiplication, division, basic algebra, fractions, and decimals. The app also has several stand-out features: virtual rewards, a progress dashboard, and explanations for wrong answers. (Preschool-5th Grade; Free, iOS and Android)

6. Marble Math Junior by Artgig Studio

With Marble Math Junior, your child will solve a variety of math problems by collecting numbers and bonuses as you navigate a marble maze. With three difficulty levels and 16 marble styles, this math app can be personalized to fit your kid’s personality and skills. It also lets you customize games to concentrate on the areas in which your child needs the most help. ($3.99 for iOS and $2.99 for Android)

7. Khan Academy Kids by Khan Academy

Designed by experts at the Stanford Graduate School of Education, the Khan Academy Kids app will teach your kid math with adorable animal characters. The app also has programs for reading, writing, language, problem-solving, motor development, and social-emotional development. Adaptive features allow for a personalized experience, ensuring kids will get the most out of the digital game. (Ages 2-6; Free, iOS and Android)

8. Moose Math by Duck Duck Moose

Looking for free math games for kindergarteners and first graders? The Moose Math app might be the trick! It takes kids on a “mathematical adventure” based on Common Core State Standards. Kids earn rewards for completing five multi-level activities, which they can put towards building a city of their own. Parents can also monitor progress through a “report card.” (Ages 3-7; Free, iOS and Android)

9. Preschool Math Games for Kids by IDZ Digital

With this fun math game, young kids will experience counting, tracing, and reading numbers in an engaging, interactive way. And don’t let the name fool you: The app also features math for kids in elementary school, up to the 3rd-grade level. (Ages 2 to 8; Free, Android)

10. Intro to Math by Higher Ground Education

This free app uses Montessori principles to teach the basic foundations of math, including sequencing, spatial relationships, problem-solving, and an intro to odds and even numbers. It’s also a parent and teacher favorite, with an average 4.7 rating review on the App store. “The App is extremely designed and stays true to Montessori principles,” raves one reviewer. “We use this in our school and the progress children make is remarkable.” (Ages 4+; Free, iOS)