Quick Math - Mental Arithmetic for iPhone

Quick Math — Mental Arithmetic Practice (iPhone)

Quick Math is a complimentary educational app from Shiny Things Software Pty Ltd designed to sharpen mental arithmetic. Geared mainly toward children in grades 2–6, it’s also useful for adults who want to refresh basic math skills. The app is available for iPhone and combines an attractive interface with responsive handwriting recognition to make practice sessions enjoyable.

Core capabilities and practice modes

• Multiplication drills and timed exercises to build speed and recall
• Mental addition tasks that reinforce quick calculation strategies
• Division problems presented with varied difficulty to strengthen reasoning
• Subtraction activities focused on speed and accuracy
• Mixed-operation challenges that combine several types of problems for deeper fluency

How it helps learning

Quick Math focuses on increasing arithmetic fluency and refining mental strategies. The program includes exercises that simulate pre-algebra thinking—students solve for unknowns and use inverse operations to check answers—so it supports the transition to higher-level math. Difficulty levels scale up, providing a steady challenge for both younger learners and adults.

For parents and guardians

Parents can use the app to support a child’s independent progress. Quick Math tracks performance and offers individualized feedback so children can advance at a comfortable pace, building confidence as they improve.

For teachers and shared devices

The app supports multiple user profiles, which makes it practical for classroom or shared-device settings. Teachers can assign practice at appropriate skill levels and monitor individual progress, enabling differentiated practice across students.

Alternative option (paid)

Multiplication Table — Arithmetic Game (paid) is a recommended paid alternative that emphasizes multiplication practice and offers a different interface and progression for those seeking a dedicated paid title.