Fractions, by MLC vs Jamf School Student
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
Jamf School Student
This app provides students with tools to manage their educational resources. Students can install approved apps, books, and documents, and communicate with teachers. It also allows for device and app updates.
- Install pre-approved apps, iBooks, and documents
- Communicate with teachers via Messages
- Update apps and iOS
- Perform simple device management tasks
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Jamf School Student gives students with the tools to enhance their educational experience. Using the intuitive interface, students can install pre-approved apps, iBooks, and documents on their device and ask their teachers questions with Messages. Jamf School Student also empowers students by allowing them to perform simple management tasks like update apps, iOS, and more. Key features: - Install pre-approved apps, iBooks, and documents - Ask teachers questions with Messages - Allow students to update apps, iOS, and more.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Fractions, by MLC at 54% against Jamf School Student's 9%. Fractions, by MLC also leads on rating (3.8 vs 1.8) and ratings volume (23 vs 5). Jamf School Student's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 18 months) and device support (3 vs 1). 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 1.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 23 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of Fractions, by MLC's written reviews are positive against 9% of Jamf School Student's.
Fractions, by MLC ships an update every 18 months, Jamf School Student every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Fractions, by MLC | Jamf School Student |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (23 ratings) — better | 1.8 (5 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 53.8% of reviews — better | 8.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 23 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 18 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.4 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | The Math Learning Center | JAMF Software |
Customer experience
Fractions, by MLC
Jamf School Student
In-app purchases
Fractions, by MLC
No in-app purchases
Jamf School Student
No in-app purchases
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