20 Apps and Sites for Kids Who Hate Math

Last updated: July 30, 2024

Worksheets. Problems on the board. Showing your work. Some common math problems don't even involve numbers -- just frustration. Though many classrooms are trying new, exciting approaches to mathematical thinking and arithmetic, it still doesn't compute for some kids. Thankfully, there are some truly fun tech tools that can bolster kids' skills as they play a game. Since the best apps offer experiences that can only exist on-screen, some on this list let kids apply math concepts in fantastical settings or to real-world problems. Others give kids a new way to see numbers and how they relate to each other. Sometimes kids just need outside help, and there's an app for that, too. Choose an app that works for your kid's age and skill level, and watch the success multiply.

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Bedtime Math

age 3+

Daily problem can help kids make math a habit.

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Khan Academy Kids

age 3+

Creative early-learning activities engage and inspire.

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Funexpected Math!

age 4+

Creative math games go beyond basic to get kids thinking.

iPhone , iPod Touch , iPad Free to try (Education)
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Tiggly Chef: Preschool Math Cooking Game

age 4+

Wild recipes add up to math fun, with hybrid toys or not.

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Kahoot! Algebra by DragonBox

age 5+

Kids learn concepts of algebra in stellar game app.

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Jump Numbers

age 6+

Save the Snortles! Learn multiplication along the way.

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Kahoot! Big Numbers: DragonBox

age 6+

Clever math resource-management game requires some patience.

iPhone , iPod Touch , iPad , Android Free to try (Education)
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Math Makers

age 6+

Logic puzzles with a llama cleverly contain lots of math.

iPhone , iPod Touch , iPad , Android Free to try (Education)
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MathTango

age 6+

Monsters dance their way through kids' math practice.

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Montessori Math: Multiplication

age 7+

Well-rounded app helps kids master multiplication.

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Mystery Math Town

age 7+

Great math practice with fun story, entertaining characters.

iPad Paid (Education)
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Prodigy: Kids Math Game

age 7+

Fantasy game helps kids become math wizards.

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BrainPOP

age 8+

Videos and activities are fun, accurate, and valuable.

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Hands-on Equations 1

age 8+

Learning method "balances" fun with basic algebra concepts.

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Slice Fractions

age 8+

Super-fun slicing app presents key concepts in engaging way.

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Math Snacks

age 10+

Bite-size but meaty collection of entertaining math games.

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Math Agent

age 11+

Kids battling with math as their weapons = everyone wins.

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Kahoot! Algebra 2 by DragonBox

age 12+

Fantastic approach to learning algebra through gameplay.

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Mathemagics -- Mental Math Tricks

age 12+

Terrific tool for learning speedy math tricks.

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Yup - Math Tutoring App

age 13+

Live tutors give in-depth help to tweens and teens.

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