Area and Volume vs Arc Maths
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Area and Volume
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Science Animations: Area and Volume animation is for learners in the lower grades. Many of them find it difficult to understand that the area of curved shapes can be measured in square meter. This animation will help them to understand it better.
Arc Maths
This app uses AI to create personalized math practice sessions for students aged 11-16, covering all GCSE topics. It features handwriting recognition for answers and tracks progress with XP and streaks, offering a 10-minute daily session.
- Personalized AI learning paths
- Handwriting recognition for answers
- Variety of question types
- Progress tracking with XP and streaks
- 10-minute daily sessions
- Tutor portal access
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Created by Maths teachers, Arc Maths is an award-winning app that helps you remember the crucial skills you need to succeed at Maths. It covers all the maths taught between the ages of 11-16 (including all GCSE topics). PERSONALISED LEARNING - Arc Maths’ clever AI works out what topics you need to practise, so there is no wasting time deciding what to work on. Thanks to new research into how memory works, the AI will choose questions designed to make you improve as quickly as possible. - Our introductory test will find a good starting level for you, but don’t worry if it isn’t perfect... the more questions you answer, the more our AI learns where your strengths and weaknesses lie. - Your path through the topics will be unique and tailored to you. The levels mark your progression through to total GCSE mastery! HANDWRITTEN ANSWERS - Thanks to some brilliant handwriting recognition, answering the questions couldn’t be easier! Simply use a fingertip and the app will interpret it – square roots, fractions, algebra, and more. - The experience is much more engaging thanks to a wide variety of question types. - Answering questions similar in style to an exam will raise your confidence and make you feel more prepared (rather than simply multiple choice.) TRACK YOUR PROGRESS - Your level will show how far through the GCSE content you are... completing level 10 means you should feel very confident on all GCSE topics. - Watch your XP increase with each correct answer, and your streak with each day you complete a session. - A session only takes 10 minutes so it can fit into your busy day. Switch on the notifications to remind yourself to do it daily and build a habit. - More details about your progress and topics answered can be found on our tutor portal. Our privacy notice can be found on our website: https://www.arceducation.co.uk/arc-education- privacy-policy/ Our terms of use can be found here: https://www.arceducation.co.uk/terms-of-use/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Arc Maths at Free against Area and Volume's $1.99. Arc Maths also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 20 months). Area and Volume's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15). On 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
Arc Maths is free to download; Area and Volume costs $1.99 up front. Arc Maths sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Area and Volume asks for nothing beyond the download.
Area and Volume ships an update every 20 months, Arc Maths every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and August 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Area and Volume | Arc Maths |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 85.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 20 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 75 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Willie van Schalkwyk | ARC Education Ltd |
In-app purchases
Area and Volume
No in-app purchases
Arc Maths
- Monthly Subscription$7.991 Month
- ARC Maths Family$13.491 Month
- Annual Subscription$55.991 Year
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