Fractions, by MLC vs Sumaze! 2
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Fractions, by MLC
This app helps students visualize, compare, and perform operations with fractions using interactive bar or circle models. It allows for detailed representation of fractions with customizable denominators and parts, aiding in understanding mathematical concepts.
- Interactive bar and circle fraction models
- Customizable denominators (1-100)
- Fraction comparison and equivalence
- Add, subtract, multiply, divide fractions
- Explore fractions, percents, and decimals
- Annotation and drawing tools
- Save and share work
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Fractions lets students use a bar or circle to represent, compare, and perform operations with fractions with denominators from 1 to 100. Choose the fraction model and number of equal parts. Use a color to select specific parts to show a fraction of the whole. Reveal or hide numeric labels as needed. Superimpose fractions upon each other to compare fractions or see equal parts. FEATURES • Use a bar or circle as the whole. • Divide each whole into anywhere from 1 to 100 equal parts. • Compare fractions and represent equivalent fractions. • Add, subtract, multiply, and divide with fractions. • Explore the relationship between fractions, percents, and decimals. • Select the size of the whole and the number of equal parts. • Hide and reveal fraction labels. • Hide and reveal work with resizable covers to create your own problems and model strategies. • Use the drawing tools to annotate work and show understanding. • Add equations, expressions, and descriptions with the math text and writing tools. • Share your work by saving an image or providing a share code to others. ABOUT US This resource is brought to you by The Math Learning Center, a nonprofit organization dedicated to K-12 education since 1976. Our mission is to inspire and enable individuals to discover and develop their mathematical confidence and ability. www.mathlearningcenter.org This app was crafted by Clarity Innovations. We help improve teaching and learning by creating solutions that match promising technologies with the needs of education. Visit us: www.clarity-innovations.com
Sumaze! 2
Navigate a numeric maze by moving tiles, solving puzzles involving fractions, percentages, and decimals. Overcome number gates by ensuring your tile has the correct value to reach the goal. This app aims to make learning and reviewing mathematics fun while developing problem-solving skills.
- Numeric maze navigation
- Fractions, percentages, decimals puzzles
- Problem-solving skill development
- Number gate challenges
- Mathematics learning and review
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Sumaze! 2 is an MEI and Sigma Network problem-solving app. Following up Sumaze! this game focuses on fractions, percentages and decimals and contains a few surprises. Once again, move your tile through a numeric maze and find your way to the goal. Beware, there will be number gates that won't let you through unless your tile has a specific value on its back. Good luck! ************* Sumaze! 2 is a place where 1. mathematics is learnt and reviewed 2. problem-solving skills are developed 3. fun is had! Sumaze! 2 puzzles involve fractions, percentages, decimals, primes and digits! Have you got what it takes?
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Sumaze! 2 at every 2 weeks against Fractions, by MLC's every 18 months. Sumaze! 2 also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 54%) and device support (3 vs 1). Fractions, by MLC's advantage is rating (3.8 vs 3.4) and ratings volume (23 vs 5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Fractions, by MLC holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 23 and 5 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 54% of Fractions, by MLC's written reviews are positive against 67% of Sumaze! 2's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Fractions, by MLC ships an update every 18 months, Sumaze! 2 every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Fractions, by MLC | Sumaze! 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (23 ratings) — better | 3.4 (5 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 53.8% of reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 23 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 18 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.4 | 6.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 146 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | The Math Learning Center | Mathematics in Education and Industry |
Customer experience
Fractions, by MLC
Sumaze! 2
In-app purchases
Fractions, by MLC
No in-app purchases
Sumaze! 2
No in-app purchases
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