Mental Math Cards Games & Tips in IOS

Challenge, Facts, & Practice

Walkthrough, Guilds, Tips on this special game

Our Expert Score

81/100

Mental Math Cards is more of a high-performance training tool than a 'game,' but it’s remarkably effective. It’s designed to turn you into a human calculator by teaching you the shortcuts and tricks that math whizzes use. For an expert in educational software, I find the progression here to be its strongest feature—it doesn't just drill you; it explains the 'why' behind the shortcuts.

The UI is clean and distraction-free, focusing entirely on the numbers. The timed sessions help build that 'muscle memory' for arithmetic that is so useful in real life. Whether you’re a student preparing for exams or a professional who wants to stop relying on their phone to calculate tips or discounts, this app provides a structured and rewarding path to mathematical fluency.

Dinsun reviewed on: Fri Feb 27 2026

The Game

Available on: Mac, iPhone, iPad, iPod

Version 4.1.1Sun Jan 04 2026

v4 - Refined look and feel with major enhancements to the progress tracking features and handwriting recognition. Feedback always welcome and appreciated at product@mentalmathcards.com.


Want to improve your math skills with out having to memorize a hundred tricks? Mental Math Cards is designed to help people of all ages and skill levels improve their arithmetic abilities through easy to remember (and use) tips, practice question sets, and an addictive game. Unlike many other math apps, advanced problems are also supported to keep things challenging as your skills improve.

Mental Math Cards is fully integrated with Game Center - providing both Leaderboards and Achievements. The Game Center features allow you to test your skills against the rest of the world and to share your scores and accomplishments with friends.

Mental Math Cards provides step by step instructions on how to approach solving all of the problems it shows - for all operations and difficulty levels. Each difficulty level for each operation type is carefully thought out to build on the skills mastered in previous levels. For instance, hard multiplication problems are shown to be solvable by breaking problems down into medium and easy level problems.

Students: Prepare for the math sections of the PSAT, SAT, ACT, GRE, GMAT, and MCAT, as well as for regular school tests. Many tests don't allow for calculators, and greater comfort with arithmetic will still improve your scores even if calculators are allowed.

Professionals: Impress colleagues, family, and friends with lightening fast and accurate mental math skills. Impress interviewers during job interviews that have quantitative component by solving problems with out needing a pencil and paper.

Mental Math Cards supports 1 by 1, 2 by 1, 2 by 2, and 3 by 3 digit problems. Given that flexibility, Mental Math Cards is as appropriate for use by beginning students as it is for college graduates looking to sharpen there skills for quantitative interviews and to impress friends & colleagues.

Mental Math Cards supports all four of the major arithmetic operations - as well as a mixed operations mode that randomly shows all types of problems.

- Addition

- Subtraction

- Multiplication

- Division

Feel free to contact me with any feedback and feature suggestions.

==================================

Mental Math Cards Pro Edition Subscription

Mental Math Cards provides additional features using a subscription model - that includes a 3 day trial period. Purchases will be applied to your iTunes account at the end of the trial period. Subscriptions will automatically renew unless canceled within 24-hours before the end of the current period. You can cancel anytime with your iTunes account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial will be forfeited if you purchase a subscription. For more information, see our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service - linked below.

Please visit the following link for more information on AppStore app subscriptions: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202039.

Our Privacy Policy: https://app.termly.io/document/privacy-policy/a868b26d-f39d-40f2-ad2d-bf5caba22382

Our Terms of Service: https://app.termly.io/document/terms-of-use-for-ios-app/f7c97c5f-d070-420c-999a-b32fdec5dcb2

==================================

Select User Reviews:

***** - Excellent! - "I was hoping something like this existed when I bought an iPhone. This is an excellent implementation of it and works just the way I was hoping. It includes a lot of well written instructions on how to master the tougher problems."

***** - Keep it up! - "This game is a fun way for grown ups to keep up on their math skills. Most adults forget half of what they have learned in school. Like most things if you don't use it you forget it. This is a cool fun way to keep those Math juices flowing!" - MonicaP Retired school teacher

***** - Epic - "This app really works I got an a+ on my math test when I studied with this app"


Requires iOS 15.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

Want to improve your math skills without having to memorize a hundred tricks? Mental Math Cards is designed to help people of all ages and skill levels improve their arithmetic abilities through easy to remember (and use) tips, practice question sets, and an addictive game. Unlike many other math apps, advanced problems are also supported to keep things challenging as your skills improve.

Mental Math Cards is fully integrated with Game Center - providing both Leaderboards and Achievements. The Game Center features allow you to test your skills against the rest of the world and to share your scores and accomplishments with friends.

Mental Math Cards provides step by step instructions on how to approach solving all of the problems it shows - for all operations and difficulty levels. Each difficulty level for each operation type is carefully thought out to build on the skills mastered in previous levels. For instance, hard multiplication problems are shown to be solvable by breaking problems down into medium and easy level problems.

Students: Prepare for the math sections of the PSAT, SAT, ACT, GRE, GMAT, and MCAT, as well as for regular school tests. Many tests don't allow for calculators, and greater comfort with arithmetic will still improve your scores even if calculators are allowed.

Professionals: Impress colleagues, family, and friends with lightning fast and accurate mental math skills. Impress interviewers during job interviews that have quantitative component by solving problems without needing a pencil and paper.

Mental Math Cards supports 1 by 1, 2 by 1, 2 by 2, and 3 by 3 digit problems. Given that flexibility, Mental Math Cards is as appropriate for use by beginning students as it is for college graduates looking to sharpen their skills for quantitative interviews and to impress friends & colleagues.

Mental Math Cards supports all four of the major arithmetic operations - as well as a mixed operations mode that randomly shows all types of problems.

- Addition

- Subtraction

- Multiplication

- Division

Feel free to contact me with any feedback and feature suggestions.

==================================

Mental Math Cards Pro Edition Subscription

Mental Math Cards provides additional features using a subscription model - that includes a 3 day trial period. Purchases will be applied to your iTunes account at the end of the trial period. Subscriptions will automatically renew unless canceled within 24-hours before the end of the current period. You can cancel anytime with your iTunes account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial will be forfeited if you purchase a subscription. For more information, see our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service - linked below.

Please visit the following link for more information on AppStore app subscriptions: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202039.

Our Privacy Policy: https://app.termly.io/document/privacy-policy/a868b26d-f39d-40f2-ad2d-bf5caba22382

Our Terms of Service: https://app.termly.io/document/terms-of-use-for-ios-app/f7c97c5f-d070-420c-999a-b32fdec5dcb2

==================================

Select User Reviews:

***** - Excellent! - "I was hoping something like this existed when I bought an iPhone. This is an excellent implementation of it and works just the way I was hoping. It includes a lot of well written instructions on how to master the tougher problems."

***** - Keep it up! - "This game is a fun way for grown ups to keep up on their math skills. Most adults forget half of what they have learned in school. Like most things if you don't use it you forget it. This is a cool fun way to keep those Math juices flowing!" - MonicaP Retired school teacher

***** - Epic - "This app really works I got an a+ on my math test when I studied with this app"


Ratings & Reviews

4.6 out of 5 with 52958 Counts
Age Rating 4+

Screenshots

Mental Math Cards Games & Tips screenshot 1Mental Math Cards Games & Tips screenshot 2Mental Math Cards Games & Tips screenshot 3Mental Math Cards Games & Tips screenshot 4Mental Math Cards Games & Tips screenshot 5Mental Math Cards Games & Tips screenshot 6Mental Math Cards Games & Tips screenshot 7Mental Math Cards Games & Tips screenshot 8Mental Math Cards Games & Tips screenshot 9Mental Math Cards Games & Tips screenshot 10Mental Math Cards Games & Tips screenshot 11Mental Math Cards Games & Tips screenshot 12Mental Math Cards Games & Tips screenshot 13Mental Math Cards Games & Tips screenshot 14Mental Math Cards Games & Tips screenshot 15Mental Math Cards Games & Tips screenshot 16Mental Math Cards Games & Tips screenshot 17Mental Math Cards Games & Tips screenshot 18Mental Math Cards Games & Tips screenshot 19Mental Math Cards Games & Tips screenshot 20

Mental Math Cards is a comprehensive trainer for your brain. Learn the tricks and techniques to solve complex math problems in your head. Featuring levels of increasing difficulty, detailed tutorials, and performance tracking, it's the ultimate tool to improve your calculation speed and accuracy for school or daily life.

Features

1

Dozens of mental math tips

2

Timed practice modes

3

Comprehensive performance stats

4

Clean, minimalist design

Tips

Promotion Videos

5 maths card games perfect for any classroom! - YouTube

Related Videos

News on this game

How This Issaquah 12-Year-Old Developed a Successful Board Game

Palash Bhasin is the creative force behind Ultramons: The Ultimate Monster Battle.

425business.com - Sun Oct 26 2025

Fun Math Games For Kids

Tired of the math struggle turning into a battle of wills? Ditch the dreaded flashcards and worksheets and discover how fun math games can...

Today's Parent - Sat Jun 28 2025

20 Best Math Apps Teachers are Loving Right Now

We have narrowed down the list to just 20 which will make teaching and learning math easier for students and teachers alike.

Bored Teachers - Fri Feb 28 2025

‘It’s like a men’s shed’: inside the Pok�mon trading card communities rocked by a string of brazen thefts

The value of Pok�mon cards is booming, but for people who gather weekly to trade and battle their Pikachus and Togepis, the cards mean much more than cash.

The Guardian - Wed May 28 2025

6 Summer Reading and Math Activities for Elementary Students

Here are six fun math and reading activities that families can enjoy together that will improve elementary school students reading and math abilities.

Discovery Education - Sat Jun 28 2025

You know AriZona drinks? Yeah, there's a board game for that now... in a can

AriZona 99 is a math board game by the looks of it. In the same vein as Blackjack but a little more granular, and with some wild (west?) rules thrown in.

GamesRadar+ - Wed May 28 2025

Dominoes Gold Review [2025]: Classic Domino Game With a Little Mental Math

Dominoes Gold is a gaming app hosted on the Skillz gaming platform that offers users the chance to win real cash for playing a spin on...

FinanceBuzz - Wed May 28 2025

Fun math games for kids who love Math Playground

Math Playground came out in 2002, and has since provided kids of all ages an excellent way to learn new math concepts using fun games.

WSYR - Wed Sep 28 2022

4 brain games to keep your mind sharp and improve memory, according to therapists

Challenging your brain daily, even if it's just for 15 to 30 minutes, can improve your memory over time.

Yahoo Lifestyle - Sat Dec 28 2024

Bridge Card Game History: Why Contract Bridge Evades Most People

Trying to understand why bridge is an influential enough game that the BBC felt it was deserving of its own dedicated video game console in...

Tedium.co - Fri Apr 28 2023

Gameplays

Q&A

Absolutely, the advanced multiplication and division levels are a great workout even for math-savvy adults.

More by Developer

You Might Also Like

All Categories

Puzzle Game

Action Game

Simulation Game

Casual Game

Card Game

Adventure Game

Roleplaying Game

Board Game

Sports Game

Strategy Game

Racing Game

Family Game

Casino Game

Music Game

Word Game

Trivia Game

Education Game

Games Game

Entertainment Game

Utilities Game

Social Networking Game

Books Game

Health & Fitness Game

Lifestyle Game