Comparison

Write Math vs PatternMath

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Write Math

This app uses handwriting recognition to teach basic math skills. Practice addition with digital flashcards or test your speed with timed challenges. Unlock subtraction, multiplication, and division through in-app purchases.

Highlights
  • Handwriting recognition for answers
  • Digital flashcards for practice
  • Timed speed tests
  • Instant feedback
  • Addition practice included
  • Subtraction, multiplication, division via IAP
Features
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** Flash Cards that talk! ** You write the answers! ** The only math learning app on the app store that talks and reads your handwriting Practice your basic addition skills to improve your speed and accuracy! While most math learning apps utilize calculator-like, multiple choice answer selection, Write Math leverages state-of-the-art machine learning algorithms that allow you to simply write your answer using your favorite finger or stylus in your own handwriting. Write Math is a fun tool for teaching children basic mathematic skills as well as helping adults to maintain their mental muster. Features 2 modes: - practice mode that which acts as digital flash cards to help children advance their math skills through repetition with instant feedback. - speed test that challenges the students to see how quickly they can answer a set of math problems. *This free version of the Write Math includes unlimited access to addition. *Access to subtraction, multiplication and division is available through in-app purchase.

About

PatternMath

Features
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PatternMath helps students prepare for AMC-style math competitions by learning the repeatable structures behind hard problems. Instead of memorizing isolated solutions, students learn how to recognize a pattern, choose the right move quickly, avoid common traps, and practice the idea under time pressure. HOW IT WORKS Pattern Library Browse compact pattern cards that show what to look for, why the move works, and the shortcut that collapses the problem. Skill Map Track mastery across your current contest level and see which domains still need work. Timed Practice Sessions Solve original AMC-style problems in short focused sessions, then review the explanation right after each answer. Case Studies Work through harder exam-tail style problems that combine multiple patterns into one challenge. THREE TRACKS AMC 8 Build fundamentals in arithmetic, counting, algebra, and introductory geometry. AMC 10 Strengthen algebra, number theory, geometry, and intermediate counting strategies. AMC 12 Practice more advanced structures including pre-calculus ideas, tougher algebra, and deeper multi-step reasoning. WHAT'S INSIDE - Pattern cards with recognition cues and solving moves - Skill-by-skill mastery tracking - Timed sessions with instant explanations - Smart dashboard with a suggested next drill - Case-study problems for harder end-of-test scenarios - Progress export stored under your control PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account. No ads. No analytics. Study progress stays on your device unless you choose to export it. Core learning features work offline. If you choose to unlock content or restore purchases, Apple handles that transaction. IMPORTANT NOTE PatternMath is an independent study app. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to the Mathematical Association of America (MAA). AMC 8, AMC 10, AMC 12, and AIME are trademarks of the MAA. All practice problems in PatternMath are original and are not official AMC competition questions.

Screenshots

Write Math4 screens
PatternMath4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Write Math at none against PatternMath's 3. Write Math also leads on iOS requirement (7.1 vs 26.2). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PatternMath sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Write Math asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Write Math versus PatternMath: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWrite MathPatternMath
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS7.1 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB86 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGeeker Joy, LLCJT Scientific Consulting LLC

In-app purchases

None

Write Math

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

PatternMath

One-time3
  • Premium Unlock AMC10$9.99
  • Premium Unlock for AMC8$9.99
  • Premium Unlock for AMC12$9.99

Questions

Is Write Math free?
Write Math is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PatternMath free?
PatternMath is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Write Math or PatternMath have ads?
Neither Write Math nor PatternMath shows ads.

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