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The 5 hardest math puzzle apps for adults

    We’ve searched far and wide for the most challenging math games available on the Google Play Store for Android and the Apple App Store for iOS.

    NumberDrop

    NumberDrop, maths puzzle game for adults.

    This math game requires both arithmetic and logic skills. You must add, subtract, multiply and divide to turn the grid of numbers in to the target values. It starts off easy but gets fiendishly difficult.

    There are so many levels to complete as well as weekly puzzles and you can generate random puzzles to try (and share what you find with friends).

    Get it on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store

    Countdown – The Official App

    Many British people will know of the Countdown TV show, this game is based on that. The numbers game part involves getting as close to a target number as possible by using a set of numbers and the classic arithmetic operations. You can only use each number once. This is sure to improve your mental math.

    Get it on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store

    Sumaze! Adventure

    Sumaze is a clever and fun game which involved moving a number through a maze of other numbers to combine with. You have to get through gates which contain the target number and reach the next level, it gets difficult quickly!

    Get it on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store

    Quick sum

    In Quick sum you have to add numbers together by dragging on the grid to reach the targets. This would be not be too hard if you had lots of time but there are lots of numbers you have to reach very quickly, otherwise you lose!

    Get it on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store

    Math Master

    This game trains your math skills with various categories of games including arithmetic and equality. The games get harder and harder as you progress.

    Get it on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store