# MathTappers: Equivalents — Fractions, decimals & percents

> Educational game for mastering equivalent fractions, decimals, and percents. (iPhone/iPad app by Joshua Smith.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mathtappers-equivalents/id446293651 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Joshua Smith](https://appshunter.io/developer/292463291)
- Category: Education, Games
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 10 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 9 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2011-06-30
- Data updated: 2026-06-02
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mathtappers-equivalents/id446293651/reviews.md

## What is MathTappers?

MathTappers: Equivalents challenges players to find groups of tiles (pairs or triples)
showing equivalent fractions, decimals, and/or percents. To assist the player, the game can display a numberline, a 100-grid or a pie chart showing the value of the initial fraction selected.

Design: Tim Pelton, Leslee Francis Pelton & Mike Anderson
Programming: Mike Anderson & Joshua E. Smith

The designers of the MathTappers apps are math educators and researchers seeking to create simple games that will help learners to make sense of mathematics one concept at a time. We have designed MathTappers apps to support students in learning mathematics by providing relevant visual models, focused content linked games and helpful suggestions for parents and educators.

Please check out all of our MathTappers apps (links found at Mathtappers.com):

MathTappers: MultiMatch--a matching app that challenges learners to match sets of cards placed on the table.  This is our newest MathTappers app. Although it comes with a deck and you can download others from our website, it was really designed to encourage teachers and students make and share their own matching game decks to capture their understanding and challenge others.  Please go to mathtappers.com and check out our instructions on the right to find out how to make your own decks
MathTappers: Clock Master--learn to tell time 
MathTappers: Estimate Fractions--make sense of fraction sums and differences 
MathTappers: Find Sums--learn basic facts for addition and subtraction
MathTappers: Multiples--learn basic facts for multiplication and division
MathTappers: Equivalents--equivalent fractions, decimals and percents
MathTappers: Numberline--find relative positions of numbers on a numberline, 
MathTappers: Carbon Choices--help students explore their carbon footprint.

## Key features

- Match equivalent fractions, decimals, and percents
- Visual aids: numberline, 100-grid, pie chart
- Designed by math educators and researchers
- Supports student understanding of mathematical concepts
- Focuses on specific math skills

## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mathtappers-equivalents/id446293651/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Crap

*2019-12-18*

This app is absolutely terrible

### 5/5 — Dcjclcjc

*2012-07-28*

Great app. Great for reinforcing these concepts.

### 3/5 — It ok

*2011-10-14*

It's ok but it keeps crashing

### 3/5 — Like it!

*2011-08-06*

I think this a great practice game for students looking for visual help with understanding fractions and their equivalents. Although my app keeps quitting in the middle of the game. Will try to reload to see if that helps. Great concept though. Thanks for a great educational app! I like how you can choose the level of play as well.

## Frequently asked questions about MathTappers

### What is MathTappers Equivalents?

MathTappers Equivalents is an educational game designed to help learners understand and practice equivalent fractions, decimals, and percents. It uses visual models to aid comprehension.

### What visual aids does MathTappers Equivalents offer?

The game provides a numberline, a 100-grid, and a pie chart to help visualize the values of fractions, decimals, and percents. These tools assist players in making connections between the different representations.

### Who developed MathTappers Equivalents?

MathTappers Equivalents was designed by math educators and researchers, Tim Pelton, Leslee Francis Pelton, and Mike Anderson, with programming by Mike Anderson and Joshua E. Smith. Their goal is to create simple games that help learners grasp mathematical concepts.

### Is MathTappers Equivalents suitable for young children?

Yes, MathTappers Equivalents has an age rating of 4+, making it appropriate for younger learners. The app is designed to support students in learning mathematics.

### What devices is MathTappers Equivalents available on?

MathTappers Equivalents is available for iPhone and iPod. It is designed to be accessible on these Apple mobile devices.

### How often is MathTappers Equivalents updated?

The latest version of MathTappers Equivalents is 1.2.3, which was last updated on June 8, 2020. Updates typically focus on improving functionality and content.

### Does MathTappers Equivalents have ads?

No, MathTappers Equivalents does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and play without interruptions from ads.

### What is the user rating for MathTappers Equivalents?

MathTappers Equivalents has a rating of 3.0 stars from 10 ratings. This feedback provides insight into user experiences with the app.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.2.3 — 2020-06-08

Adjustments to better suit newer screen sizes.

### 1.2.1 — 2017-09-19

- Bug fixes
- Recompiled to run on current iOS
- Transition to a private label, means we cannot currently support the email reporting function (as an alternative, you may use screen capture to record current progress)

### 1.1 — 2011-07-29

Game returns to home screen instead of resuming when you leave and come back, minor bug fixes.

### 1.0 — 2011-06-30

No release notes.

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## More apps by Joshua Smith

- [MathTappers: ClockMaster](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mathtappers-clockmaster/id336932114)
- [MathTappers: EstimateFractions](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mathtappers-estimatefractions/id353282053)
- [MathTappers: Find Sums](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mathtappers-find-sums/id353582286)
- [MathTappers: Multiples](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mathtappers-multiples/id371520443)
- [MathTappers: MultiMatch](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mathtappers-multimatch/id1239437182)

All apps by Joshua Smith: https://appshunter.io/developer/292463291

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