# Mathemagics: Mental Math

> Quick Mental Math Tricks

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id306586847](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id306586847)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id306586847`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Blue Lightning Labs
- **Category:** Education
- **Rating:** 4.80 / 5 (468 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.4
- **Last updated:** 2026-01-02
- **First published:** 2009-03-03
- **Size:** 22 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-21
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mathemagics-mental-math/id306586847)
- **Website:** [http://www.bluelightninglabs.com](http://www.bluelightninglabs.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.bluelightninglabs.com/privacy](http://www.bluelightninglabs.com/privacy)

## Description

Mathemagics: Mental Math is an engaging educational tool that teaches and lets you practice a wide range of mental math tricks to multiply, square, and divide quickly using only basic operations. With progressive levels and short, on-the-go sessions, you can learn tricks such as multiplying by 4, squaring numbers ending in 5, and more, all while training your brain to think faster.

Designed for standardized test prep and math competitions, Mathemagics doubles as a focused tutor—perfect for SAT/PSAT/ACT/GRE/GMAT/MCAT prep and UIL Mathematics/Number Sense contests. It emphasizes breaking problems into smaller steps instead of relying on a calculator, encouraging rapid, accurate problem solving through a broad catalog of tricks and challenging drills.

## Rankings

- #73,980 — Overall

## Review summary

Overall, users praise Mathemagics for effective, bite-sized lessons and a rich set of mental-math tricks that aid fast calculations and exam prep. The practice is engaging and the interface is clean. However, recurring issues include incorrect 10’s complement answers and a desire for more customization (persistent category selections, timers, scoring, and adjustable difficulty) plus broader topic coverage to suit different skill levels. Despite these, the app is highly regarded for math improvement.

### Pros

- Clear, bite-sized lessons with plenty of practice that effectively build mental math skills.
- A wide range of clever math tricks and techniques that make mental arithmetic fun and engaging.
- Clean, minimal, easy-to-use interface that feels distraction-free.
- Strong for exam prep (GRE/GMAT/LSAT) and general math improvement.
- Engaging and addictive; keeps your mind sharp and makes math feel practical.

### Cons

- 10's complement practice problems sometimes have incorrect answers.
- Requests for more customization: persistent selected categories, timer/score, and adjustable difficulty.
- Content/level not suitable for all users (some need topics like fractions, scientific notation, or different difficulty levels).

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