Timbles Compared: Multiplication Apps and Websites
A clear look at how Timbles compares to Times Tables Rock Stars, Kahoot, Prodigy Math, Hit the Button, TimesTables.com, and TimesTables.co.uk.
Not just a test
Most apps chase speed and move past errors. Timbles turns practice into a puzzle that builds understanding and recall.
Formative feedback
Learners correct their own mistakes right away. No auto reveal. This strengthens memory links and confidence.
For all ages
Students, parents, and adults use Timbles for mental agility, nostalgia, and daily wins.
Daily brain workout
One short challenge each day supports retrieval practice and spaced learning without overload.
Comparison Table
| Feature | Timbles | Times Tables Rock Stars | Kahoot | Prodigy Math | Hit the Button | TimesTables.com | TimesTables.co.uk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core focus | Daily challenge puzzle and practice for multiplication facts with shareable result grid | Speed based recall drills for schools | Quiz style competition for classrooms | General math RPG that includes multiplication | Timed number fact practice | Static practice worksheets, drills, and quizzes | Free practice games, worksheets, and quizzes |
| Learning approach | Retrieval practice, spaced learning, immediate self correction | Fast recall with competition mechanics | Multiple choice with right or wrong feedback | Story driven math battles with hints | Timed drills and repetition | Repetition and printable tasks | Drill and quiz based practice |
| Feedback style | Formative. Players fix mistakes in the moment | Summative. Wrong answer then move on | Correct or incorrect only | Hints or auto correct depending on mode | Wrong answer then move on | Shows correct answer then move on | Shows correct answer then move on |
| Motivation and engagement | Daily streaks, short sessions, social sharing | Leaderboards, tournaments, class goals | Game show style energy | RPG storyline and rewards | Beat your own speed | Library size and variety | Simple games and quizzes |
| Audience | Adults, schools and students of all ages | Schools and students | Classrooms | Kids about 6 to 13 | Primary students | Parents, teachers, students | Parents, teachers, students |
| Access | Free daily challenges with optional extras | Paid per school or class | Free with premium upgrades | Free with paid options | Free | Free | Free |
| Cost | Free + Optional premium (£3.99/mo) | £4-£8 per student | Free + Premium ($7/mo) | Free + Premium ($12/mo) | Free | Free | Free |
| School cost | £125-£399 ($159-$507) depending on number of users | £113/year flat rate regardless of school size | Education pricing available | School licenses available | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Motivational Badges | Automatic and personal mastery and consistency badges for self-improvement (non-competitive) | Extensive badge and certificate system — teacher-awarded and class-visible | None by default (uses points, ranks, and podium places instead) | Personal "Wizard Skill Badges" for mastering math skills | Bronze, Silver, and Gold trophies for scores (personal only) | None | None |
| Factor Hunt mode | ✓ Find the missing factor (e.g. 7 × ? = 56) — unlockable, earns 1.5× Timbles, available in daily and extreme challenges | ✗ Not available | ✗ Not available | ✗ Not available | Division facts practice available, but no dedicated missing-factor multiplication mode | ✗ Not available | ✗ Not available |
| Oracy 'Say Why' Reflections | ✓ Personal mathematical reflection with instant formative feedback | ✗ Not available | ✗ Not available | ✗ Not available | ✗ Not available | ✗ Not available | ✗ Not available |
| Voice Reflection Recording | ✓ Students tap a mic, speak their answer (up to 1 min), review & edit the AI transcription, then submit — works with all accents | ✗ Not available | ✗ Not available | ✗ Not available | ✗ Not available | ✗ Not available | ✗ Not available |
| Teacher Discussion Support | ✓ "What we noticed this week" — generates discussion points from student reflections for class conversations | ✗ Not available | ✗ Not available | ✗ Not available | ✗ Not available | ✗ Not available | ✗ Not available |
| Unique advantage | Only platform where players fix mistakes immediately without auto reveal. Child friendly but not childish. | Very widely adopted in schools | Huge participation for live class play | Fully gamified math world | Simple and quick practice | Big library of free practice | Popular UK resource |
Timbles
Core focus
Daily challenge puzzle and practice for multiplication facts with shareable result grid
Learning approach
Retrieval practice, spaced learning, immediate self correction
Feedback style
Formative. Players fix mistakes in the moment
Motivation
Daily streaks, short sessions, social sharing
Audience
Adults, schools and students of all ages
Access
Free daily challenges with optional extras
Cost
Free + Optional premium (£3.99/mo)
School cost
£125-£399 ($159-$507) depending on number of users
Motivational Badges
Automatic and personal mastery and consistency badges for self-improvement (non-competitive)
Factor Hunt mode
✓ Find the missing factor (e.g. 7 × ? = 56) — unlockable, earns 1.5× Timbles
Oracy 'Say Why' Reflections
✓ Personal mathematical reflection with instant formative feedback
Voice Recording
✓ Tap mic → speak → review & edit AI transcription → submit. Up to 1 min, all accents supported
Teacher Discussion Support
✓ "What we noticed this week" — generates discussion points from student reflections
Unique advantage
Only platform where players fix mistakes immediately without auto reveal. Child friendly but not childish.
Times Tables Rock Stars
Core focus
Speed based recall drills for schools
Learning approach
Fast recall with competition mechanics
Feedback style
Summative. Wrong answer then move on
Motivation
Leaderboards, tournaments, class goals
Audience
Schools and students
Access
Paid per school or class
Cost
£4-£8 per student
School cost
£113/year flat rate regardless of school size
Motivational Badges
Extensive badge and certificate system — teacher-awarded and class-visible
Factor Hunt mode
✗ Not available
Oracy 'Say Why' Reflections
✗ Not available
Voice Recording
✗ Not available
Teacher Discussion Support
✗ Not available
Unique advantage
Very widely adopted in schools
Kahoot
Core focus
Quiz style competition for classrooms
Learning approach
Multiple choice with right or wrong feedback
Feedback style
Correct or incorrect only
Motivation
Game show style energy
Audience
Classrooms
Access
Free with premium upgrades
Cost
Free + Premium ($7/mo)
School cost
Education pricing available
Motivational Badges
None by default (uses points, ranks, and podium places instead)
Factor Hunt mode
✗ Not available
Oracy 'Say Why' Reflections
✗ Not available
Voice Recording
✗ Not available
Teacher Discussion Support
✗ Not available
Unique advantage
Huge participation for live class play
Prodigy Math
Core focus
General math RPG that includes multiplication
Learning approach
Story driven math battles with hints
Feedback style
Hints or auto correct depending on mode
Motivation
RPG storyline and rewards
Audience
Kids about 6 to 13
Access
Free with paid options
Cost
Free + Premium ($12/mo)
School cost
School licenses available
Motivational Badges
Personal "Wizard Skill Badges" for mastering math skills
Factor Hunt mode
✗ Not available
Oracy 'Say Why' Reflections
✗ Not available
Voice Recording
✗ Not available
Teacher Discussion Support
✗ Not available
Unique advantage
Fully gamified math world
Hit the Button
Core focus
Timed number fact practice
Learning approach
Timed drills and repetition
Feedback style
Wrong answer then move on
Motivation
Beat your own speed
Audience
Primary students
Access
Free
Cost
Free
School cost
n/a
Motivational Badges
Bronze, Silver, and Gold trophies for scores (personal only)
Factor Hunt mode
Division facts practice available, but no dedicated missing-factor multiplication mode
Oracy 'Say Why' Reflections
✗ Not available
Voice Recording
✗ Not available
Teacher Discussion Support
✗ Not available
Unique advantage
Simple and quick practice
TimesTables.com
Core focus
Static practice worksheets, drills, and quizzes
Learning approach
Repetition and printable tasks
Feedback style
Shows correct answer then move on
Motivation
Library size and variety
Audience
Parents, teachers, students
Access
Free
Cost
Free
School cost
n/a
Motivational Badges
None
Factor Hunt mode
✗ Not available
Oracy 'Say Why' Reflections
✗ Not available
Voice Recording
✗ Not available
Teacher Discussion Support
✗ Not available
Unique advantage
Big library of free practice
TimesTables.co.uk
Core focus
Free practice games, worksheets, and quizzes
Learning approach
Drill and quiz based practice
Feedback style
Shows correct answer then move on
Motivation
Simple games and quizzes
Audience
Parents, teachers, students
Access
Free
Cost
Free
School cost
n/a
Motivational Badges
None
Factor Hunt mode
✗ Not available
Oracy 'Say Why' Reflections
✗ Not available
Voice Recording
✗ Not available
Teacher Discussion Support
✗ Not available
Unique advantage
Popular UK resource
Comparison based on publicly available information as of September 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Timbles different from other times tables apps?
Timbles uses short daily challenges with immediate self-correction so learners fix errors in the moment and strengthen memory. It is designed for students and adults who want a quick daily brain workout.
Is Timbles free?
The daily challenges and limited practice is free. For full access to tables up to 100x and for storing results, the monthly subscription is available.
Ready to try Timbles?
Experience the difference of puzzle-based learning with immediate self-correction. Start your daily multiplication challenge today.