Comparison

Write Chinese vs MathPlay Calculator

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

Head to head
About

Write Chinese

Features
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Suitable for first-grade primary school students, it is in line with the requirements of the first-grade primary school Chinese textbook compiled by the Ministry of Education. Practice writing and pinyin with the square grid calligraphy copybook. You can use the square grid calligraphy copybook generator to produce images for printing paper calligraphy copybooks, and practice writing with the square grid tracing copybook.

About

MathPlay Calculator

This app offers basic arithmetic practice for young learners, covering addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. It allows for customizable number ranges and mixed calculations, with an option for parents to print practice sheets.

Highlights
  • Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division
  • Customizable number ranges
  • Mixed calculations
  • Printable math problems
  • Preschool and elementary level
Features
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Provide mathematics and calculation skills at the preschool and elementary level. Addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division calculations can be set for any number range. Mixed calculations for all grades designed according to the outline. Allow parents to easily print math problems.

Screenshots

Write Chinese4 screens
MathPlay Calculator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MathPlay Calculator at none against Write Chinese's 1. MathPlay Calculator also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 24 months). 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. Write Chinese sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MathPlay Calculator asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Write Chinese ships an update every 24 months, MathPlay Calculator every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Write Chinese versus MathPlay Calculator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWrite ChineseMathPlay Calculator
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—68.8% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 24 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer向军 贾舒 祁

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Write Chinese

One-time1
  • Unlock function and off AD$3.99
None

MathPlay Calculator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Write Chinese free?
Write Chinese is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MathPlay Calculator free?
MathPlay Calculator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Write Chinese or MathPlay Calculator have ads?
Both Write Chinese and MathPlay Calculator show ads.
Which is updated more often, Write Chinese or MathPlay Calculator?
Write Chinese ships an update every 24 months, and MathPlay Calculator every 11 days. Most recently, Write Chinese was updated on October 10, 2026 and MathPlay Calculator on October 25, 2026.

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