Comparison

Paper Math vs Mental Math Worksheets

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
Read full description

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

Mental Math Worksheets

Features
Read full description

Mental Math Worksheets makes it easy to create printable mental maths practice sheets on your iPhone or iPad. Worksheets can be a stronger way to learn mental arithmetic than online or app methods for some children, removing the time pressure and gamification. Build worksheets in a few taps: - Choose addition, subtraction, or mixed mental maths questions - Select number ranges and worksheet options - Adjust pages and questions per page - Pick A4 or US Letter paper size - Add optional name and date lines - Print, save, email, or share each worksheet as a PDF The app is designed for quick classroom, tutoring, and home-use practice. Worksheets are generated on your device and are ready to print or send wherever you need them. Features: - Printable mental maths worksheets - Standard and advanced difficulty options - Quick presets for common learning stages - A4 and US Letter support - Local PDF generation - In-app language selection - Clean, simple worksheet builder interface Privacy: Mental Math Worksheets does not collect personal data from the app. Worksheet settings are stored locally on your device, and PDFs are only saved or shared when you choose to do so.

Screenshots

Paper Math4 screens
Mental Math Worksheets4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mental Math Worksheets at none against Paper Math's 4. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Mental Math Worksheets asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Paper Math versus Mental Math Worksheets: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPaper MathMental Math Worksheets
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (31 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings31 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPretty Motion LLCSTEVEN JAMES GOOD

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
None

Mental Math Worksheets

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Paper Math free?
Paper Math is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mental Math Worksheets free?
Mental Math Worksheets is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Paper Math or Mental Math Worksheets have ads?
Neither Paper Math nor Mental Math Worksheets shows ads.

Other comparisons