Comparison

Place Value Multiplication vs Paper Math

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

Head to head
About

Place Value Multiplication

Features
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Place Value Multiplication helps students understand multiplication using place value discs. A strong understanding of place value in the base ten system is essential for long-term mathematical learning. In multiplication, place value helps students see what happens when numbers are grouped and regrouped. The app provides a visual way to multiply two numbers using place value discs. Students can solve randomly generated problems or enter their own problems. Features: * Numbers with 1–3 digits * Randomly generated problems * Custom problems * Visual place value discs * Step-by-step multiplication practice Part of the iDevBooks Place Value series: * Place Value Addition * Place Value Subtraction * Place Value Multiplication * Place Value Division Video: Please visit idevbooks.com to see a video of the app. Other iDevBooks Math Apps: Other iDevBooks math apps include Visual Fractions Decimals Percentages, Decimal Rounding, Whole Number Rounding, Column Subtraction, Column Addition, Long Division, Long Multiplication, Lattice Multiplication, Partial Differences Subtraction, Partial Quotients Division, Partial Sums Addition, and more. Feedback: New ideas to make this app better are welcome. Please visit idevbooks.com to give feedback. Privacy: This app has no ads, no in-app purchases, and does not transmit user data during operation. The app also does not contain links to other apps or to the web.

About

Paper Math

Easily print custom math worksheets for K-8 students. Reduce screen time and enhance basic math practice with adjustable difficulty and operations. Scan to review answers.

Highlights
  • Printable math worksheets
  • Adjustable difficulty levels
  • Selectable operations (add, subtract, multiply, divide)
  • Integer, decimal, and fraction support
  • Answer scanning for review
  • Reduced screen time focus
Features
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Paper Math turns your iPhone or iPad into a math worksheet printer. Pick the skills, set the difficulty, tap Generate, and print. MAKE THE EXACT WORKSHEET YOU NEED - Addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in any combination - Three difficulty levels: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced - Whole numbers, fractions, or decimals - Multi-page worksheets with 20 questions per page - Tap New to instantly regenerate a fresh set with the same settings PRINT IT OR SHARE IT - Print straight to any AirPrint printer - Save or share the worksheet as a clean PDF SCAN FOR ANSWERS Every worksheet prints with a small QR code in the corner. When the worksheet is done, point the app's built-in scanner at the code and the matching answer key appears instantly. No typing, no searching, no re-entering settings. SIMPLE, FAIR PRICING Your first 5 answer key reveals are free. After that, a single one-time purchase unlocks answer keys forever. No subscription, no recurring charges. MADE FOR REAL PRACTICE Great for parents keeping skills sharp over breaks, teachers who need a worksheet right now, tutors, and kids who focus best on paper. Paper Math. Real practice, on real paper.

Screenshots

Paper Math4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Paper Math at Free against Place Value Multiplication's $3.99. Paper Math also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 21 months). Place Value Multiplication's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Paper Math is free to download; Place Value Multiplication costs $3.99 up front. Paper Math sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Place Value Multiplication asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Place Value Multiplication ships an update every 21 months, Paper Math every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Place Value Multiplication versus Paper Math: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlace Value MultiplicationPaper Math
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating—4.7 (31 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—31 — better
Update frequencyEvery 21 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEsa HelttulaPretty Motion LLC

In-app purchases

None

Place Value Multiplication

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Paper Math

Subscriptions3
  • Answer Keys 1 Month1 Month trial$0.991 Month
  • Answer Keys 6 Month$4.996 Months
  • Answer Keys for 1 Year$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Scan for Answer Key$1.99

Questions

Is Place Value Multiplication free?
Place Value Multiplication costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Paper Math free?
Paper Math is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Place Value Multiplication or Paper Math have ads?
Neither Place Value Multiplication nor Paper Math shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Place Value Multiplication or Paper Math?
Place Value Multiplication ships an update every 21 months, and Paper Math every 3 weeks. Most recently, Place Value Multiplication was updated on October 5, 2026 and Paper Math on October 24, 2026.

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