Comparison

Fractions, by MLC vs Place Value Math Chips

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

Place Value Math Chips

Features
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Complete subtraction problems with minuends to 9,999. Use Place Value Math Chips as your tool to solve the problems. Or, use Demo Mode to have the app showing each step of the process. The app will demonstrate regrouping/borrowing across zeros.

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Place Value Math Chips at 10.0 against Fractions, by MLC's 15.4. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Fractions, by MLC versus Place Value Math Chips: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFractions, by MLCPlace Value Math Chips
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (23 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews53.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings23 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 18 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPadiPad
Requires iOS15.410.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThe Math Learning CenterClassroom Focused Software

In-app purchases

None

Fractions, by MLC

No in-app purchases

None

Place Value Math Chips

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Fractions, by MLC free?
Fractions, by MLC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Place Value Math Chips free?
Place Value Math Chips is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Fractions, by MLC or Place Value Math Chips have ads?
Neither Fractions, by MLC nor Place Value Math Chips shows ads.

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