Comparison

11x13 vs Oyster | Middle School Math

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

Head to head
About

11x13

This app offers daily math practice to improve number familiarity and overcome math reservations. It focuses on basic arithmetic operations with visual progress tracking through charts and grids. Daily practice sessions can enhance fundamental mathematical skills.

Highlights
  • Daily math practice
  • Basic arithmetic operations
  • Progress visualization
  • Personalized calculation levels
  • Leaderboard integration
  • Number range grids
Features
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A short problem, nine answers, one correct — 11x13 trains mental math with no clutter and no words in the problems. THE BASIC OPERATIONS ARE FREE. NOW AND FOREVER. Addition, subtraction, multiplication and division with level bands that grow with you: from small times tables over carrying to the 11–19 tables — the app's namesake — plus chained problems like 47 + 8 + 6 at high levels. WITH “EVERYTHING” YOU PRACTICE EVERY OPERATION. Unlock every package permanently with a one-time purchase or for the duration of a subscription. The 14-day app trial ends automatically without starting a subscription: • Percentages: from 50% of round numbers to surcharge and discount • Roots: squares and cube roots • Powers: up to powers of two and ten • Derivatives and integrals: from monomials to binomials • Geometry: symbol equations (▲ + ▲ = 12), counting corners, matching shapes • Fractions: adding like fractions, simplifying, unlike denominators, multiplying Your progress grows per operation, syncs via iCloud, with progress charts and a Game Center leaderboard. Easy to keep at it: a daily practice reminder at the time you choose, a Home Screen widget with the problem of the day, and statistics with streak, week-over-week comparison and band history. With a true iPad layout and hardware keyboard support (keys 1–9). Subscriptions renew automatically until cancelled in App Store subscriptions. A one-time purchase provides permanent access. Mistake notebook: The last 100 tasks you answered incorrectly are saved on this device. Review up to ten tasks without time pressure. A task leaves the notebook after a correct first answer in two separate rounds. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Oyster | Middle School Math

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OYSTER TURNS MATH FROM A LIST OF ASSIGNMENTS INTO A JOURNEY WORTH EXPLORING. Designed for Grades 5–8, Oyster helps students discover what’s coming next in math before they meet it in class. With a clear learning path, 4,000+ teacher-created interactive activities, and a game-like galaxy to explore, students always know what to learn, practice, and improve next. FLIPPED LEARNING: Learn before class. Practice with purpose. See yourself improve. WITH OYSTER, STUDENTS CAN: * Explore upcoming math topics before class and walk in prepared * Build skills across numbers, fractions, algebra, geometry, measurement, data, and probability * Learn by doing with number lines, matching, drawing, model building, object hunts, visual problem solving, and more * Turn daily practice into a habit with missions, streaks, rewards, and badges * Revisit challenging concepts and strengthen skills that need more practice * See progress across different math abilities with the Skill Crystal * Explore six unique worlds, unlock new avatars, and choose their own captain * Learn in an ad-free environment designed to keep the focus on math FOR PARENTS, OYSTER MAKES PROGRESS EASIER TO UNDERSTAND. See topic-by-topic progress, strengths, areas that need more practice, streaks, and achievements in one place. Daily time limits help families keep learning routines balanced. OYSTER PREMIUM Start for free and upgrade when you’re ready. Premium includes access to the full learning journey, unlimited energy, and exclusive avatars. Eligible users can start with a 7-day free trial. Payment is charged to the App Store account for the selected plan. The subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. Subscriptions can be managed or canceled in App Store account settings. PRIVACY POLICY: [https://getoyster.app/en/privacy](https://getoyster.app/en/privacy) TERMS OF USE: [https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/](https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/)

Screenshots

11x134 screens
Oyster | Middle School Math4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: 11x13 at 15.6 against Oyster | Middle School Math's 17.2. 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. 11x13 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Oyster | Middle School Math sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

11x13 ships an update every 2 weeks, Oyster | Middle School Math fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
11x13 versus Oyster | Middle School Math: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter11x13Oyster | Middle School Math
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.2
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB70 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMatthias HennemeyerBulvar.co Limited

In-app purchases

2 purchases

11x13

Subscriptions1
  • Everything – monthly$0.991 Month
One-time1
  • Everything$5.99
5 purchases

Oyster | Middle School Math

Subscriptions5
  • Oyster Premium (Yearly)$19.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly Full Math Lessons$19.991 Month
  • Oyster Premium (Monthly)7 Days trial$19.991 Month
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  • Oyster Premium (Yearly)7 Days trial$129.001 Year
  • Premium Yearly Full Math Lessons2 variants$129.991 Year

Questions

Is 11x13 free?
11x13 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Oyster | Middle School Math free?
Oyster | Middle School Math is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do 11x13 or Oyster | Middle School Math have ads?
Neither 11x13 nor Oyster | Middle School Math shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 11x13 or Oyster | Middle School Math?
11x13 ships an update every 2 weeks, and Oyster | Middle School Math fortnightly. Most recently, 11x13 was updated on November 2, 2026 and Oyster | Middle School Math on October 31, 2026.

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