2nd Grade Math vs Universal Numbers
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
Universal Numbers
This app helps children and language learners understand numbers through visual representation and interactive exploration. It makes number concepts clear by showing place values, quantities, and the logic of large numbers. Practice counting in over 40 languages with pronunciation support.
- Visual number line exploration
- Tap to hear number pronunciation
- Zoom in/out for different counting increments
- Search for specific numbers
- Supports 40+ languages for counting practice
- No ads or data collection
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We believe numbers aren't hard — they just need to be seen the right way. That's why we built Universal Numbers: a simple visual tool that helps children and language learners truly understand numbers, not just recite them. When kids can see a number, hear it, and feel how it breaks apart, the concept clicks. FOR YOUNG LEARNERS: Most children memorize number sequences without ever grasping what they mean. Universal Numbers changes that by making the structure of numbers visible — place values in color, quantities at a glance, and the logic of big numbers made obvious. From 0 to 1,000,000, on a number line they can scroll and zoom themselves. No pressure. No wrong answers. Just numbers that finally make sense. FOR LANGUAGE LEARNERS: Counting in a new language is one of the last things that feels truly automatic. Practice numbers in English, Spanish, or French — or any of 40+ languages and dialects available — at whatever pace you choose. HOW IT WORKS: • Scroll the number line to explore • Tap any number to hear it pronounced • Zoom in or out to count by 5, 10, 100, or more • Search for any specific number instantly • Choose your language and Apple system voice RANGE: 0 to 1,000,000 LANGUAGES FOR PRACTICE: Explore how numbers are spelled, written, and pronounced in dozens of languages and dialects — without changing your device language. In some, even the numerals look different. Pronunciation plays wherever your device has a matching voice installed, and the language list keeps growing as Apple adds support. PRIVACY: No ads. No accounts. No data collection. STAY IN TOUCH: YouTube, TikTok, X: @GamifyItApps www.gamifyitapps.com/contact
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Universal Numbers at 4.9 against 2nd Grade Math's 3.4. Universal Numbers also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (23 vs 5). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. 2nd Grade Math sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Universal Numbers asks for nothing beyond the download.
Universal Numbers holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 23 respectively.
2nd Grade Math ships an update every 2 months, Universal Numbers monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 2nd Grade Math | Universal Numbers |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.4 (5 ratings) | 4.9 (23 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 66.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 23 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Subscription | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.4 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 240 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Math Galaxy | GamifyIt |
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2nd Grade Math
Universal Numbers
In-app purchases
2nd Grade Math
- 2nd Grade Math - Math Galaxy7 Days trial$4.991 Month
Universal Numbers
No in-app purchases
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