Comparison

Math Learner vs Place Value

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

Head to head
About

Math Learner

Engage in fun, game-based math practice with thousands of lessons and exercises. This app uses proven methodologies to build foundational skills and accelerate progress, offering an interactive experience with high-accuracy digit recognition. It provides unlimited offline access and is constantly updated with new content for all levels.

Highlights
  • Thousands of exercises
  • Game-based learning strategies
  • Unlimited online/offline use
  • High-accuracy digit recognition
  • Constant content updates
  • Step-by-step lessons
Features
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Have fun while learning and practicing Math with the original Math Learner app! Downloaded by millions of users, we use a proven methodology based on the world's top programs in order to build foundational Math skills and fast-track your progress. Parents, work through thousands of lessons step-by-step! Features: - Thousands of exercises and multiple game-based learning strategies - Unlimited use, online or offline - No ads! - High-accuracy digit recognition technology creates an unique interactive experience. - Constant updates with new content for all levels! App subscription: You can subscribe for access to the full list of Math lessons. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. You will be able to do all exercises for the duration of the subscription. Subscription automatically renews for the same price and duration period as the original "one week"/"one month"/"one year" package unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period at the cost of the chosen package (weekly, monthly or yearly package). Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's iTunes Account Settings after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. You may cancel a subscription during its free trial period via the subscription setting though your iTunes account. This must be done 24 hours before the end of the subscription period to avoid being charged. Please visit: http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4098 for more information. You may turn off the auto-renewal of your subscription via your iTunes Account Settings. However, you are not able to cancel the current subscription during its active period. Any unused portion of free-trial period, will be forfeited when the user purchases an app subscription. Links to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy can be found below. Privacy Policy: https://www.fungames-forfree.com/app/legal/privacy?bundleId=com.fungames.mathapp&name=mathapp Terms of Use: https://www.fungames-forfree.com/app/legal/tos?bundleId=com.fungames.mathapp&name=mathapp * Prices are equal to the value that "Apple's App Store Pricing Matrix" determines as the equivalent of the subscription price in $ USD

About

Place Value

Features
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Place Value – Rigby Maths is a classroom‑ready, child‑friendly maths game designed to build deep understanding of place value from ones and tens through to large numbers and decimals. Every challenge is carefully scaffolded so children move in small, manageable steps from simple digit placement to complex reasoning questions. Students practise through three engaging modes: 500 Place Value Questions: Drag‑and‑drop digits into place value columns to meet clear criteria (e.g. “Make a 3‑digit number greater than 450”). Instant feedback and XP rewards keep learners motivated. Traffic Lights: A logical number‑guessing game where colour feedback (green, orange, red) develops reasoning, strategy and understanding of digit positions. Number Clash: Local multiplayer mode where students race or battle a bot to solve place value challenges, ideal for quick, high‑engagement practice sessions. Designed for teachers and parents Curriculum‑aligned: 500 levels sequenced from ones and tens to hundreds of thousands and decimals (tenths, hundredths, thousandths), supporting typical primary maths curricula. Progressive difficulty: Each new idea is introduced with multiple near‑identical practice questions before moving on. Mastery focus: Learners earn XP, levels and tokens for effort and success, encouraging persistence and growth mindset. Flexible use: Perfect for whole‑class rotations, small‑group interventions, homework or independent practice at home. Key skills covered Reading and building numbers in different place value columns Understanding ones, tens, hundreds, thousands and beyond Working with tenths, hundredths and thousandths Comparing and ordering numbers Interpreting digit value and position Reasoning about “greater than / less than” and number ranges Built for kids Bright, friendly visuals and simple touch controls Clear prompts and visual feedback on every move No accounts, logins or typing required Local multiplayer uses fun animal usernames rather than real names Safe and child‑friendly No ads No in‑app purchases No data collection or tracking All data (progress, XP, tokens) is stored locally on the device Local multiplayer works only over the local network using Apple’s MultipeerConnectivity framework—no online matchmaking or public lobbies Whether you’re a teacher looking for a reliable place value station activity, or a parent wanting meaningful maths practice at home, Place Value – Rigby Maths provides structured, engaging practice that fits neatly alongside your curriculum.

Screenshots

Math Learner3 screens
Place Value4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Place Value at none against Math Learner's 9. Place Value also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). Math Learner's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price 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. Math Learner sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Place Value asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Math Learner ships an update every 2 weeks, Place Value every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Math Learner versus Place Value: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMath LearnerPlace Value
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (121K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews23.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings121K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size258 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWildlife StudiosJASON A RIGBY

Bugs and requests

Math Learner

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Incorrect answers registered for correct work
  • Persistent subscription charges even after cancellation

Requested features

3 requests
  • More advanced math content
  • Option to skip beginner levels
  • Free version with limited features

Place Value

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Math Learner

Subscriptions7
  • Math Plus3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Math Plus3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Math Plus3 Days trial$11.997 Days
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  • Math Plus$11.997 Days
  • Math Plus3 Days trial2 variants$24.991 Month
  • Math Plus$39.991 Month
  • Math Plus3 Days trial2 variants$99.991 Year
None

Place Value

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Math Learner free?
Math Learner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Place Value free?
Place Value is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Math Learner or Place Value have ads?
Math Learner shows ads; Place Value does not.
Which is updated more often, Math Learner or Place Value?
Math Learner ships an update every 2 weeks, and Place Value every 4 days. Most recently, Math Learner was updated on November 9, 2026 and Place Value on November 5, 2026.

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