2nd Grade Math vs Subtraction Mathematics
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
2nd Grade Math
This app offers a comprehensive math curriculum for second graders, covering all Common Core standards. It provides unlimited practice problems with random numbers, step-by-step guidance, and visual aids to reinforce concepts. The app supports Apple Schoolwork and encourages consistent daily practice.
- Covers all Common Core math standards for 2nd grade
- Unlimited practice problems with random numbers
- Bite-sized concept presentation
- Visual illustrations to reinforce learning
- Step-by-step problem guidance
- Supports Apple Schoolwork
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Math Galaxy’s Second Grade Math covers all Common Core math standards for second grade as listed below. The concepts are presented in bite-size pieces with an unlimited supply of practice problems and numbers chosen randomly. Illustrations are used throughout to reinforce the concepts. There are review sections and you can be guided through problems step-by-step or just give the final answer. "The French mathematician Jacques S. Hadamard found, in a study of 100 leading mathematicians, that the majority of them were primarily visual in their approach. Some [including Einstein] went further back to sensations of a kinesthetic kind." Scientific American, Sept., 1984, p. 56. The secret to learning math is consistency. Ten minutes or ten problems a day, if done consistently, can yield significant results. Preview on YouTube: Add, Subtract, Word Problems: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SvEGKu7n_PA Measurement, Graphs, Geometry: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zFCbtBgaZ5w 5 star EducationAppStore review: https://www.educationalappstore.com/app/2nd-grade-math-math-galaxy Auto-renewable subscription The subscription provides full access to all content. 2nd Grade Math comes with a 7-day free trial. After this you will be charged $4.99 a month and you can cancel anytime. Your subscription will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew (at the duration selected) unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by visiting your iTunes Account Settings after purchase. The app does not collect any personal information. Privacy policy: https://www.mathgalaxy.com/FQ3_Menu/FQ3_2nd_Grade_Math_Privacy.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Now also supports Apple Schoolwork. NUMBER AND OPERATIONS IN BASE 10 (2.NBT) Understand place value. (2.NBT.A.1-4) Place Value Blocks Place Names Expanded Notation Comparing Numbers Use place value understanding and properties of operations to add and subtract. (2.NBT.B.5-9) Addition Tables Addition on the Number Line 1-3 Digit Addition Alternative Method Subtraction on the Number Line 1-3 Digit Subtraction Borrowing Across 0s Alternative Method Skip Counting (2.NBT.A.2) OPERATIONS AND ALGEBRAIC THINKING (2.OA) Represent and solve problems involving addition and subtraction 1-Step Word Problems (2.OA.1) Multi-Step Word Problems (2.OA.1) Add and subtract within 20. (2.OA.2) Adding Whole Numbers Subtracting Whole Numbers Snakes and Ladders Math Game Work with equal groups of objects to gain foundations for multiplication Arrays (2.OA-4) Repeated Addition (2.OA-4) Multiplication Tables Up To 5 (2.OA.3-4) Multiplication Tables - All (2.OA.3-4) Word Problems (2-OA-1) MEASUREMENT AND DATA (2.MD) Measure and estimate lengths in standard units. Measuring with Objects. (2.MD.1) Measuring Inches & Centimeters (2.MD.1-3 Measuring in Standard & Metric Units Work with time and money. Time - Clock Problems (2.MD.7) Time - Word Problems (2.MD.7) Games - Time Riddles (2.MD.7) Games - Money Riddles (2.MD.8) Games - The MoneyTrail (2.MD.8) Represent and interpret data. Measuring in Standard Units (2.MD.9) Measuring in Metric Units (2.MD.9) Pictographs (2.MD.10) Reading Bar Graphs (2.MD.10) Drawing Bar Graphs (2.MD.10) GEOMETRY (2.G) Reason with shapes and their attributes. Shapes - Terminology (2.G.1) Classify Shapes (2.G.1) Area & Perimeter (2.G.2-3) Area & Perimeter Squares & Rectangles Complex Areas Fractions (2.G.3) MATH GAMES Labyrinth (mazes) Snakes & Ladders (Add, Sub, Multiply) Bridge the Swamp Time & Money Riddles The Money Trail Classifying Shapes Word Problems
Subtraction Mathematics
This math app teaches children multi-digit subtraction with step-by-step guidance and positive reinforcement. It adapts to the student's learning pace, offering practice for beginners and review for older students. Features include AI handwriting recognition and progress monitoring for parents and teachers.
- Multi-digit subtraction with borrowing
- Step-by-step instructions
- AI handwriting recognition
- Progress monitoring with color-coded feedback
- Customizable digit combinations
- Encouragement-based learning
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SUBTRACTION is a smart math app that teaches children how to subtract multi-digit numbers together. It monitors what the student knows and where they still need practice. It teaches step-by-step how to subtract small numbers and then progresses to multi-borrow subtraction. SUBTRACTION is encouragement-based providing positive reinforcement for the student's effort both visually and auditorily. The student, parents, and teachers can all quickly see where the student needs more practice in a color-coded format. Go from simple math facts like 3-1=2 to more difficult equations such as 904-795, with the app showing you the correct answer if you make a mistake. Full customization is possible including choosing the specific digit combinations you want to review or practice. Excellent for beginners just learning subtraction or a quick review for slightly older students. Students practice writing numbers too. AI converts the student's handwritten numbers into digits. Single-digit subtraction is free. Multi-digit subtraction with borrowing along with custom colors, specific numbers to learn, different character voices, and background music requires an in-app purchase. FEATURES ► Simple and visually appealing ► Make it as easy or hard as you want + 1-3 digit numbers + without borrowing + with borrowing + only practice certain digits or all of them ► Step-by-step instructions if a student wants + forces precise digit order into the correct fields + makes it impossible to move on with a wrong digit + with visual instructions for each entry ► Animated character with encouragement + completely optional for older students + 3 different voices ► Complete customization + specific numbers included or excluded + color design of screens + option to show the correct answer in case of an error + choices of optional background music + sounds/vibrations on right/wrong answers + moves to the next problem if the correct answer is input ► Intelligent + Remembers mistakes and helps practice for mastery ► AI-based handwriting Recognition + write the answers + great for practicing handwriting ► Feedback / Monitoring + Positive/Negative sound reinforcement + Summary of progress in both table and graph form + Easy for student/parent/teacher to monitor progress ► NO ADS, ALL FEATURES ENABLED TERMS & CONDITIONS: http://www.programisprime.com/subtractionterms.html PRIVACY POLICY: http://www.programisprime.com/subtractionprivacy.html WE LOVE FEEDBACK We appreciate your feedback. Please email us at support@programisprime.com with any suggestions or questions. If you are happy with this update, please let us know by rating and reviewing us in the App Store! © 2023 Programis Prime LLC
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Subtraction Mathematics at 4.6 against 2nd Grade Math's 3.4. Subtraction Mathematics also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. 2nd Grade Math sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month and Subtraction Mathematics sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Subtraction Mathematics holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 22 respectively.
2nd Grade Math ships an update every 2 months, Subtraction Mathematics fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 2nd Grade Math | Subtraction Mathematics |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.4 (5 ratings) | 4.6 (22 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 22 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.4 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 240 MB | 172 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Math Galaxy | PROGRAMIS PRIME LLC |
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2nd Grade Math
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In-app purchases
2nd Grade Math
- 2nd Grade Math - Math Galaxy7 Days trial$4.991 Month
Subtraction Mathematics
- Get All Features$3.99
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