Comparison

Elephant Learning Math Academy vs PinchPath

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

Head to head
About

Elephant Learning Math Academy

This app helps children learn years of math quickly through engaging, gamified lessons. It covers topics from counting to algebra, adapting to each student's level and providing detailed progress reports. Live coaching and personalized activities are also included to support learning and retention.

Highlights
  • Learn 1 year of math in 3 months
  • Gamified math lessons
  • Covers counting through algebra
  • Personalized progress tracking
  • Live coaching and tutoring
  • Customized daily worksheets
Features
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Help your child understand mathβ€”and feel confident using it with Elephant Learning. We guarantee that your student will learn at least 1 year of mathematics over the course of 3 months using our system just 30 minutes per week. When math feels frustrating, more practice is not always the answer. Elephant Learning helps your child build the understanding behind the answers, through personalized games and puzzles from counting to algebra. Over 200,000 students have used our system and we are approaching 250,000 years of mathematics taught. The best part is, students come out of our system loving mathematics. PROGRESS THAT STARTS WITH UNDERSTANDING Your child starts at the right level because a placement assessment identifies the concepts they understand. Adaptive activities respond to their learning, helping them strengthen foundations and move forward when they are ready. PRACTICE THAT FEELS LIKE PLAY Give your child room to think, try, and try again. Games turn mathematical ideas into interactive challenges, so practice becomes an opportunity to explore instead of another worksheet to finish. KNOW HOW TO HELP Follow your child's progress with Elephant Age, a measure of their mathematical understanding. Reports and teaching videos help you see what they are learning and why, so you can support them with greater confidence. A ROUTINE THAT FITS FAMILY LIFE Start with 10 minutes a day, three days a week. Short sessions make consistent practice manageable. Worksheets and suggested activities help you bring the ideas into life beyond the screen. Whether your child needs stronger foundations or is ready for a new challenge, Elephant Learning meets them where they are. Get started with Elephant Learning, or sign in to continue your family's learning journey. An active subscription is required. Features and student limits depend on your plan. Terms and conditions: https://www.elephantlearning.com/terms-conditions Privacy policy: https://www.elephantlearning.com/privacy-policy

About

PinchPath

Features
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PinchPath helps kids build handwriting and fine motor skills through guided practice. It follows the exact progression an occupational therapist would use, all in an app a child can actually enjoy. How it works Kids trace letters, numbers, shapes, and words with real time feedback on stroke formation. The app does not just check if they colored inside the lines, but whether each stroke was actually formed correctly. Every letter is built from proper stroke order, so kids learn the correct motion, not just the shape. The Adventure Map Pick your child's grade from kindergarten to fifth grade, and PinchPath lays out a guided path. They will tackle warm ups first, then shapes, uppercase letters, lowercase letters, writing practice, numbers, and words. Everything is sequenced the exact way handwriting is taught, rather than thrown at kids all at once. What is inside -Uppercase and lowercase letter tracing with stroke by stroke guidance - Number formation practice -Shape and pre writing warm ups -Word tracing and independent word writing -Name practice -Visual motor and fine motor mini games led by our friendly robot guide -Creative drawing activities Built for grown ups too Track progress per child with accuracy scores, session history, and performance data. This is incredibly useful whether you are a parent watching for improvement, a teacher managing a classroom, or a therapist tracking clinical goals. Multiple child profiles are fully supported. Settings that actually matter Left handed layout. Adjustable stroke width, guide opacity, and tracing difficulty. Sound, haptics, and animation intensity controls for kids with sensory sensitivities. High contrast mode. Privacy Everything stays on your device. No accounts, no cloud, no tracking, and no ads. Your child's name and progress never leave the iPad. Free to start All uppercase letters, tracing shapes, and connect the dots are free, plus a sample of lowercase letters and numbers. Unlock everything with a single one time purchase and absolutely no subscription.

Screenshots

Elephant Learning Math Academy4 screens
PinchPath1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Elephant Learning Math Academy at 15.0 against PinchPath's 18.5. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Elephant Learning Math Academy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $59.99 per month and PinchPath sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 7 level
Elephant Learning Math Academy versus PinchPath: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterElephant Learning Math AcademyPinchPath
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews22.9% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 β€” better18.5
Further details β€” not scored
Size2 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperElephantHead SoftwareJulius Evans

Bugs and requests

Elephant Learning Math Academy

Reported bugs

13 issues
  • App crashes and exits mid-game
  • Touch controls unresponsive to finger input
  • Voice audio not working or inconsistent
  • Password reset functionality broken
  • App won't open after updates
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  • Login failures with connection errors
  • App resets progress before completion
  • Glitches marking correct answers as wrong
  • Slow loading times between questions
  • App doesn't recognize finger touches despite working on other apps
  • Inconsistent voice pronunciation and clarity
  • Games won't load properly
  • Session tracking issues when exiting without closing app

Requested features

14 requests
  • Adjustable volume controls for individual sound effects
  • Natural-sounding voices instead of robotic ones
  • Ability to repeat questions/instructions
  • More engaging game variety and themes
  • Better graphics and modern UI design
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  • Instructional guidance when answers are wrong
  • Option to choose specific math topics
  • In-game rewards and prizes for older kids
  • Ability to cancel subscription through app
  • Improved touch responsiveness
  • Hide or reframe 'Elephant Age' scoring system
  • More challenging content for advanced learners
  • Faster app performance and loading times
  • Better compatibility across devices

PinchPath

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Elephant Learning Math Academy

Subscriptions2
  • Single Student Plan$59.991 Month
  • Family Plan$105.991 Month
1 purchases

PinchPath

One-time1
  • Full App Unlock$4.99

Questions

Is Elephant Learning Math Academy free?
Elephant Learning Math Academy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PinchPath free?
PinchPath is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Elephant Learning Math Academy or PinchPath have ads?
Neither Elephant Learning Math Academy nor PinchPath shows ads.

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