Comparison

Math Skills Builder Lite vs Cardinal Solitaire Directions

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

Head to head
About

Math Skills Builder Lite

This app helps students apply early numeracy skills to solve real-world math problems. It uses math stories and concrete strategies to teach when to add or subtract. Research indicates the program is highly effective for developing problem-solving abilities.

Highlights
  • Real-world math problem scenarios
  • Early numeracy skill application
  • Concrete addition/subtraction strategies
  • Multiple learning modes
  • Research-backed effectiveness
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(Note: This free version limits program to only the first unit and no assessment. Available through in app purchase.) Teaches students how to apply their early numeracy skills to solve problems. Using math stories with real-world scenarios, students learn concrete strategies (using multiple modes of learning) for knowing when to add or subtract to solve the math story. Research found the program extremely effective in teaching students to be successful problem solvers.

About

Cardinal Solitaire Directions

Features
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Learn and Practice Cardinal Directions Cardinal directions refer to the four main directions shown on a map - north, east, south, and west. In this game, the objective is to use cardinal directions to help the character bring their item back to their home. As the character moves across the grid in one of the four cardinal directions, North (up), South (down), East (right), or West (left) the character bumps the item moving it in the characters' current direction. What are the Challenges in this game? The main challenge is that items cannot move on their own and can only be nudged. The player needs to use the principle of cardinal directions to maneuver the character while ensuring that items do not get to a point where they cannot be moved further inside the grid. It becomes difficult to analyze the position and movement of an item and character since moves cannot be made diagonally and come in conflict while moving on the same square of the grid. Benefits of Practice through Play The game allows kids to practice the four fundamental directions, including North (up), South (down), East (right), and West (left). Playing the game trains individuals to think spatially as they need to keep track of various directions around the grid. The game enhances analytical skills since the player needs to analyze and determine the next move while taking into account the limitations of movement, including blocked walls and conflicting movements of the character and the item. PRIVACY POLICY We take privacy very seriously and we are committed to ensuring your privacy is safe. Please read our privacy policy: http://www.ibrainylearn.com#privacyPolicy

Screenshots

Cardinal Solitaire Directions4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cardinal Solitaire Directions at none against Math Skills Builder Lite's 1. Cardinal Solitaire Directions also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 19 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads 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 Skills Builder Lite sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Cardinal Solitaire Directions asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Math Skills Builder Lite ships an update every 19 months, Cardinal Solitaire Directions weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Math Skills Builder Lite versus Cardinal Solitaire Directions: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMath Skills Builder LiteCardinal Solitaire Directions
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 19 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size191 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAttainment CompanyWilliam Portillo

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Math Skills Builder Lite

One-time1
  • Full Version$59.99
None

Cardinal Solitaire Directions

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Math Skills Builder Lite free?
Math Skills Builder Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cardinal Solitaire Directions free?
Cardinal Solitaire Directions is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Math Skills Builder Lite or Cardinal Solitaire Directions have ads?
Neither Math Skills Builder Lite nor Cardinal Solitaire Directions shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Math Skills Builder Lite or Cardinal Solitaire Directions?
Math Skills Builder Lite ships an update every 19 months, and Cardinal Solitaire Directions weekly. Most recently, Math Skills Builder Lite was updated on October 5, 2026 and Cardinal Solitaire Directions on October 18, 2026.

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