Comparison

Derryhale PS vs Mathseeds

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

Head to head
About

Derryhale PS

Features
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Derryhale PS is situated in a beautiful rural setting outside Portadown. Derryhale PS has a caring, positive and stimulating ethos with an atmosphere of mutual respect between staff and children. Our pupils are well-behaved and motivated to learn and are taught by a team of dedicated and skilled teachers, supported by an enthusiastic team of non-teaching staff. We also enjoy great support from parents and this is a key factor in the many successes of the school and the excellent standards achieved by the children

About

Mathseeds

This app offers engaging math games and lessons for children aged 3-9, designed to build foundational math skills. It features interactive activities, rewards, and progress tracking to foster an early love of mathematics and prepare children for school.

Highlights
  • Counting games
  • Number recognition
  • Shape identification
  • Telling time
  • Problem solving
  • Math puzzles
  • Progress tracking
Features
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Suitable for ages 3–9, this multi-award winning math app includes counting games, numbers, shapes, telling time, problem solving, math puzzles, math games and so much more. Mathseeds: Fun Math Games make learning math fun for young kids. Designed by experienced educators, the program is proven to teach foundational early math skills in just 15 minutes a day. Children love the highly engaging lessons, interactive math games and fun rewards in Mathseeds, which keep kids motivated to keep learning and improving their skills. It’s the perfect way to nurture and early love of math and set them up for school success! Mathseeds includes: • 200 self-paced math lessons that take children from having no math skills to a Grade 3 level • A placement test which matches your child to the right level for their ability • Assessment tests like end-of-map quizzes and Driving Tests ensures your child achieves mastery • Detailed reports let you track your child’s progress • Hundreds of printable worksheets to supplement the online lessons and take their learning offline • And so much more! ABOUT THE MATHSEEDS APP • PROVEN TO WORK: Independent studies show that children who use Mathseeds outperform their peers within weeks of using the program. • SELF-PACED: children are matched to the perfect level in the program and progress at a steady pace. There is also the ability to repeat lessons at any time to reinforce key skills. • SEE REAL PROGRESS: view instant results in your dashboard and receive detailed progress reports, which show you exactly where your child is improving and where extra attention is needed. • CURRICULUM-ALIGNED: Mathseeds aligns to Common Core standards, covering the key skills needed for school success. • LOVED BY PARENTS AND TEACHERS: Mathseeds is used by thousands of parents, homeschoolers and teachers around the world! • LEARN MATH ON THE GO! Your child can learn and play anytime, anywhere on their iPad or desktop. Users must log in with their account details to access Mathseeds. Min requirements: • Wireless internet connection • iPad (5th Generation), iPad Air 2, iPad Pro 1st Generation • iPad Mini 4 • iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone SE (1st Generation) • iOS 12.0+ • An active trial or subscription. Recommended devices and iOS version: • Latest iPad, Latest iPad Air, Latest iPad Pro • Latest iPad Mini • Latest iPhone • Latest iOS Version. Note: Teacher accounts are currently not supported For assistance or feedback email: info@readingeggs.com MORE INFO • Each subscription provides access to Mathseeds for up to four children • The first month of a monthly subscription is free and includes bonus access to our reading programs • Subscriptions renew automatically; your Apple App Store account will be charged unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • Cancel anytime in your Apple App Store Account Settings. Privacy Policy: http://readingeggs.com/privacy/ Terms and Conditions: http://readingeggs.com/terms/

Screenshots

Derryhale PS4 screens
Mathseeds4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Derryhale PS at none against Mathseeds's 4. Derryhale PS also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Mathseeds's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 20 months). On price, ads 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. Mathseeds sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Derryhale PS asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Derryhale PS ships an update every 20 months, Mathseeds every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Derryhale PS versus Mathseeds: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDerryhale PSMathseeds
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.6 (239 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—44.4% of reviews
Number of ratings—239 — better
Update frequencyEvery 20 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB234 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBUSINESS SYSTEM SOLUTIONS (N.I.) LTDBlake eLearning

Bugs and requests

Derryhale PS

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Mathseeds

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • Sound stops working
  • App glitches and lags
  • Unnecessary steps in math problems
  • Loading screen issues
  • App crashes
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  • Cannot access the app
  • Links to other apps/websites
  • Audio problems on iPad

Requested features

6 requests
  • Make math problems simpler
  • Add new arcade games
  • Fix sound issues
  • Improve app performance
  • Ensure app stability
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  • Allow access to Mathseeds

In-app purchases

None

Derryhale PS

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Mathseeds

Subscriptions4
  • Mathseeds Monthly1 Month trial$6.991 Month
  • Mathseeds+Reading Eggs Monthly1 Month trial$13.991 Month
  • Mathseeds Yearly$49.991 Year
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  • Mathseeds+Reading Eggs Yearly$99.991 Year

Questions

Is Derryhale PS free?
Derryhale PS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mathseeds free?
Mathseeds is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Derryhale PS or Mathseeds have ads?
Neither Derryhale PS nor Mathseeds shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Derryhale PS or Mathseeds?
Derryhale PS ships an update every 20 months, and Mathseeds every 3 months. Most recently, Derryhale PS was updated on September 19, 2026 and Mathseeds on September 25, 2026.

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