Learn with Emile vs MTC
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Learn with Emile
This educational app offers a games-based learning resource developed by educators and game developers. It supports primary school students in key stages 1 and 2 with features like multiplication practice, spelling schemes, and assessments. It aims to improve learning outcomes and reduce teacher workload.
- Multiplication Tables Check emulator
- Comprehensive spelling scheme
- End of unit/block assessments
- Intervention group tools
- Auto-generated knowledge gap analyses
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Please note that a user account is required to play this game, for more information please visit: https://www.emile-education.com The Emile range of resources has been developed by a group of teachers, academics and game developers. Together we have developed and supplied games-based learning resources to over 15% of the primary schools in the UK & Ireland. Our range of resources are all underpinned by robust pedagogical research and are tested rigorously by teachers in classrooms. Initiated by a Knowledge Transfer Partnership and part funded by Innovate UK, Emile was developed in conjunction with the Faculty of Education of Manchester Metropolitan University in the UK based on robust pedagogy. The multi-award-winning resource delivers a real impact on the learning outcomes of students throughout key stages 1 and 2, while reducing teacher workload significantly, especially when combined with Emile's own schemes of work. UK teachers' feedback has been integral to the development of Emile. As a direct result, Emile now features: - a Multiplication Tables Check (MTC) Emulator with additional controls to control the time limits, the questions asked and slow students down; - a full and comprehensive spelling scheme targeted directly at the statutory spelling words; - end of unit and end of block assessments that dovetail with the White Rose scheme of work; and - tools to help students in intervention groups including auto generated knowledge gap analyses. Used in thousands of schools and multi-academy trusts across the country, Emile is perfect for homework, classroom work, assessments (both formative and summative) and intervention groups.
MTC
This app simulates the KS2 National Curriculum Assessments for multiplication tables. It provides timed practice with 25 questions, mimicking the official test's timing and question distribution. A printable answer sheet helps identify areas needing improvement.
- KS2 National Curriculum Assessment simulation
- Timed practice sessions (6 seconds per question)
- 25 questions per test
- Printable detailed answer sheet
- Familiarizes users with test layout and timing
- Identifies known multiplication tables
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Our Multiplication Tables Check follows the exact specification as laid out in the KS2 National Curriculum Assessments published by the Standards & Testing Agency. There will be 25 questions with 6 seconds to answer and with a 3 second gap between questions. We also follow the exact specification on the minimum and maximum number of questions taken from each times table. We have designed this check to allow children to become familiar with the layout and timing so they can gain confidence before taking the real check. They will also be able to find the quickest way of inputting answers and even try it on different devices. Now we come to the important bit: the beauty of our check is that there is a detailed answer sheet which is printable and shows exactly which tables are known.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: MTC at 100% against Learn with Emile's 33%. Learn with Emile's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 21 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Learn with Emile ships an update monthly, MTC every 21 months. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Learn with Emile | MTC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (8 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 21 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1.8 GB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Webskape Ltd | Route One Network Limited |
Customer experience
Learn with Emile
MTC
In-app purchases
Learn with Emile
No in-app purchases
MTC
No in-app purchases
Questions
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