# Points Scan vs Math Facts

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Math Facts at 79% against Points Scan's 32%. Math Facts also leads on ratings volume (16K vs 2.7K). Points Scan's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Math Facts sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Points Scan asks for nothing beyond the download.

Points Scan holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Math Facts has 16K ratings behind it against 2.7K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 32% of Points Scan's written reviews are positive against 79% of Math Facts's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Points Scan ships an update every 5 months, Math Facts every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Points Scan | Math Facts |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (2.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/points-scan/id1087200658/reviews)** | [4.5 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/math-facts-flash-cards/id1584946916/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2.7K | **16K** |
| Positive reviews | 31.6% of reviews | **79.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 months** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 12 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.1** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Straight Path Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1087200657) | [New Marketing Lab, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1080727702) |

## What reviewers say

### Points Scan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/points-scan/id1087200658)

Quickly determine the Accelerated Reader™ points and reading level for any book by scanning its barcode or searching by title/author. Save your favorite books for easy access.

**Highlights:** Scan book barcodes, Instant AR™ point value, Instant AR™ level, Title search, Author search, Save to Favorites list

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient scanning feature
- 💡 Helpful for AR goals
- 🙌 Teacher-approved

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🔍 Unable to find many books
- 🤔 Inconsistent search results
- 🤯 Buggy barcode scanning

**Reported bugs**

- Scanning issues with books starting with 0
- Incorrect character display in search results
- Sudden inability to search by name or author
- Compatibility problems with older devices

**Requested features**

- Include word count information
- Add ability to mark books as completed
- Improve search functionality
- Expand book database coverage


### Math Facts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/math-facts-flash-cards/id1584946916)

Practice math facts with customizable flashcards. Focus on specific operations and number ranges, with optional timers for a challenging experience. Track progress with a detailed scorecard.

**Highlights:** No ads or distractions, Customizable math facts and number ranges, Unlimited flashcard quizzes, Optional timers for challenging practice, Scorecard and history for progress tracking, Parental involvement features

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Math Facts Pro - Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Math Facts Pro - Annually | $9.99 | per year |
| Math Facts Pro - Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Effective for practicing math skills
- 🚀 Quick and efficient
- 🔒 No ads or in-app purchases
- 👍 Customizable settings
- 👍 Helps improve math performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional issues with question selection
- 🔍 Lack of answer feedback when wrong
- 🔍 Limited customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional glitches or freezing
- Compatibility issues on older devices

**Requested features**

- Option to choose any number range
- Ability to review missed questions
- More time setting options
- Ability to customize backgrounds/themes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Points Scan free?

Points Scan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Math Facts free?

Math Facts is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Points Scan or Math Facts?

Points Scan is rated higher. Points Scan averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.7K ratings, while Math Facts averages 4.5 from 16K ratings.

### Do Points Scan or Math Facts have ads?

Neither Points Scan nor Math Facts shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Points Scan or Math Facts?

Points Scan ships an update every 5 months, and Math Facts every 9 months. Most recently, Points Scan was updated on October 17, 2026 and Math Facts on October 18, 2026.

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