Comparison

Paper Math vs Differ Maths

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

Head to head
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.

About

Differ Maths

Create custom math worksheets for young learners in minutes. Select activities, adjust difficulty, and save or share as PDFs. Ideal for teachers and parents supporting Grade 1-3 students.

Highlights
  • Customizable worksheet creation
  • Grade 1-3 activities
  • Multiple language options
  • Adjustable difficulty and question count
  • Save and share as PDF
  • Handwriting practice elements
Features
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Teaching made beautifully simple. Welcome to Differ Education - the home of beautifully designed teaching tools that save you time and help every learner succeed. Created by teachers, for teachers, Differ Education helps you spend less time preparing resources and more time doing what matters most: teaching. Whether you're planning for a whole class, differentiating for different ability groups, or teaching in multiple languages, Differ Education makes creating classroom resources quick, flexible and enjoyable. Create worksheets your way Every classroom is different, so every worksheet can be customised to suit your learners. Personalise your worksheets with options such as: • Number ranges • Number of questions • Custom worksheet headings • English or Afrikaans • Handwriting line sizes • Class group icons • Dates and layouts • Print or PDF export Every worksheet is generated instantly, giving you fresh activities whenever you need them. Foundation Phase maths resources Create engaging worksheets across a wide range of curriculum topics, including: • Addition & Subtraction • Counting & Number Recognition • Place Value & Number Value • Before, Between & After • Ordering Numbers & Patterns • Even & Odd • Fractions • Money & Time • Days & Months • 2D Shapes & 3D Objects • Multiplication & Division • Word Sums • And more Designed for real classrooms Differ Education was built alongside teachers who understand classroom life. Whether you teach Grade R, 1, 2 or 3, you'll quickly create professional, curriculum-aligned worksheets that match your teaching style. Need larger handwriting lines? Prefer your own headings? Teaching in English or Afrikaans? Creating different worksheets for different learners? We've thought about the details because they make a big difference. Save time every day Instead of searching for worksheets or creating them from scratch, simply choose an activity, customise it, and your worksheet is ready in seconds. Print it. Save it as a PDF. Share it digitally. Why teachers love Differ Education • Create worksheets in seconds • Designed by teachers • Beautiful, professional layouts • Differentiation made easy • English & Afrikaans • Fresh worksheets every time • Regular updates and new activities Growing with teachers Differ Education is continually expanding. While our first app focuses on Foundation Phase maths, new teaching tools - including handwriting resources - are being added, with even more planned for the future. Our mission remains the same: To make teaching beautifully simple. Join thousands of teachers already using Differ Education to save time, reduce preparation stress, and create engaging classroom resources with confidence. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://differ.co.za/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

Paper Math4 screens
Differ Maths4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Differ Maths at 100% against Paper Math's 50%. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Paper Math sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Differ Maths sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Paper Math versus Differ Maths: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPaper MathDiffer Maths
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (31 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings31 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPretty Motion LLCRyno Claassen

Customer experience

Paper Math

All ratings31 ratings
Positive93.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.5%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Differ Maths

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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
4 purchases

Differ Maths

Subscriptions4
  • 1 Month of Premium7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • 3 Months of Premium7 Days trial$7.993 Months
  • 6 Months of Premium7 Days trial$15.496 Months
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  • 1 Year of Premium7 Days trial$28.491 Year

Questions

Is Paper Math free?
Paper Math is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Differ Maths free?
Differ Maths is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Paper Math or Differ Maths have ads?
Neither Paper Math nor Differ Maths shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Paper Math or Differ Maths?
Paper Math ships an update every 3 weeks, and Differ Maths every 3 weeks. Most recently, Paper Math was updated on September 8, 2026 and Differ Maths on September 17, 2026.

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