Comparison

MathLearner vs Math Gate

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

Head to head
About

MathLearner

This app helps children and students learn and practice basic math operations like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. It offers structured learning levels and timed tests to improve calculation skills and build confidence.

Highlights
  • Learn basic math operations
  • Practice addition, subtraction, multiplication, division
  • Study through progressive levels
  • Timed test mode
  • Customizable test creation
  • Difficulty level settings
Features
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Math Learner — Free Basic Math Practice for Kids & Students Best basic math learning app with a simple, proven approach. Help kids and students build confidence with addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division — no subscriptions, all levels free. Why Math Learner? Free for your kids and students Learn and practice core math skills step by step No subscriptions — everything included Track progress with statistics for each operation Fun, focused practice without clutter Two ways to practice 1) Learn mode (Practice) Work through levels at your own pace. Each level has 30 questions; difficulty increases as you progress. Choose how you answer: Multiple choice — pick the correct answer from four options Type your answer — use the on-screen keypad (set in Settings) Earn streaks, combo bonuses, and speed bonuses as you improve. The home screen shows your streak, today’s accuracy, and daily goal. 2) Test mode (Timed challenge) Answer before the timer runs out. Questions match your completed learn levels and difficulty setting. Use multiple choice or typed answers — your choice in Settings. Difficulty levels (Settings) Beginner Average Expert Test types Auto test — timed questions based on your level and difficulty Custom test — build your own mix of operators (+, −, ×, ÷); no time limit More features Statistics — see performance per operator, including a 7-day accuracy chart Question history — review past attempts Themes — Ocean, Sunset, Forest, and Night Share — invite friends and family to try Math Learner Sound & timing — adjustable in Settings First-run tips — quick onboarding for new users Sample questions 4 + 60 = ? 60 − 20 = ? 58 ÷ 2 = ? 40 × 9 = ? Math Learner helps reduce reliance on calculators for simple math and makes practice engaging for kids. Parents and teachers can use it to teach addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in a clear, structured way that helps to learn math. We’d love your feedback — send suggestions and we’ll consider them for future updates.

About

Math Gate

This app allows parents to control their children's screen time by requiring them to solve age-appropriate math problems before accessing selected apps. It tracks progress and offers customizable profiles for each child, making learning a prerequisite for playtime.

Highlights
  • Math problems unlock app access
  • Customizable app and category locks
  • Automatic screen time expiration
  • Detailed progress tracking
  • Age-appropriate math challenges
  • Individual child profiles
  • Parent-locked settings
Features
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Screen time, finally on your terms. Math Gate turns "five more minutes!" into real learning. Before your kids can open the apps you choose, they solve a few quick, age-perfect math problems. Get them right, earn the time — and when it's up, the apps lock again automatically. Learning first, screen time second. Meet Cosmo! The friendly math penguin who turns practice into play and cheers kids on through every challenge. WHY PARENTS CHOOSE MATH GATE • You decide what's locked — any apps or whole categories. The lock holds even when Math Gate is closed. • Auto-unlock on your terms — set the reward time; apps re-lock when it runs out. • Real progress, at a glance — accuracy by operation, daily streaks, most-missed facts, and reward badges. • Always age-perfect — five levels from age 5 to 13+, across addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. • Truly private — no ads, no trackers, no accounts, no data collection. Everything stays on your device. • Built for families — a separate profile, difficulty, and time limit for each child. • Parent-locked — your settings sit safely behind Face ID. HOW IT WORKS Set it up once — create a profile, pick the apps to lock, choose difficulty and reward time. Kids solve to unlock — Cosmo serves a short set of problems; correct answers earn the screen time. Time's up, math's back — apps re-lock on their own; a quick new challenge unlocks them again. Turn everyday screen time into a daily learning habit — without the nagging. SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS Math Gate is free to set up. Unlock everything with: • Weekly — $0.99/week • Monthly — $1.99/month • Lifetime — $19.99 one-time Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions auto-renew unless turned off at least 24 hours before the period ends; your account is charged within 24 hours prior to renewal. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings → Apple Account → Subscriptions. Privacy Policy: https://mathgate.onbaseiq.com/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

MathLearner4 screens
Math Gate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Math Gate at 5.0 against MathLearner's 4.4. Math Gate also leads on ads (none vs shown). MathLearner's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (122 vs 1). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Math Gate sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. MathLearner asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Math Gate holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MathLearner has 122 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
MathLearner versus Math Gate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMathLearnerMath Gate
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (122 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews62.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings122 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.616.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAman AggarwalOnBaseIQ, LLC

Customer experience

MathLearner

All ratings122 ratings
Positive85.2%
Neutral4.1%
Negative10.7%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive62.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative25.0%

Math Gate

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

MathLearner

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Math Gate

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly$0.997 Days
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$19.99

Questions

Is MathLearner free?
MathLearner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Math Gate free?
Math Gate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MathLearner or Math Gate?
Math Gate is rated higher. MathLearner averages 4.4 out of 5 from 122 ratings, while Math Gate averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do MathLearner or Math Gate have ads?
MathLearner shows ads; Math Gate does not.

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