Comparison

NAGC vs NCTM Central

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

Head to head
About

NAGC

Enhance your conference experience by accessing presentation details, speaker information, and exhibitor listings. Take notes directly on slides, draw on them within the app, and utilize note-taking features in the exhibitor module. Stay connected by sharing information with colleagues through in-app messaging, tweeting, and emailing.

Highlights
  • View presentations and speaker details
  • Access exhibitor listings
  • Take notes on presentation slides
  • Draw directly on slides
  • In-app messaging
  • Share information via tweet and email
Features
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**** FOR ATTENDEES ONLY **** The NAGC mobile application allows you to view presentation, speaker details, and exhibitors from the conference. Users can take notes directly on adjacent to available presentation slides and draw directly on slides inside the app. Note taking is also available in the exhibitors module. Additionally, users can share information with attendees and colleagues with in app messaging, tweeting, and emailing.

About

NCTM Central

This app provides math educators with resources and information for professional development. Access details on conferences, connect with peers, and manage event schedules. It supports high-quality mathematics teaching and learning for all students.

Highlights
  • Conference and event information
  • Speaker and exhibitor details
  • In-app messaging for attendees
  • Session reminders and alerts
  • Note-taking for event sessions
  • Social media integration
Features
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The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) advocates for high-quality mathematics teaching and learning for each and every student. Founded in 1920, NCTM has members throughout the United States and Canada and is the world's largest mathematics education organization. Strategic Framework: o Teaching and Learning: NCTM provides guidance and resources for the implementation of research-informed, high-quality teaching that supports the learning of every student in equitable environments. o Access, Equity, and Empowerment: NCTM advances a culture of equity where each person has access to high-quality teaching empowered by the opportunities mathematics affords. o Building Member Value: NCTM provides community and resources to engage and listen to members in order to improve the teaching and learning of mathematics. o Advocacy: NCTM engages in advocacy to focus, raise awareness, and influence decision makers and the public on issues concerning high-quality mathematics teaching and learning. Mobile app features: - Full access to information about meetings, conferences, events, and other resources - Speaker information - Exhibit hall floor plan and exhibitor details - In-app messaging system to connect with other conference attendees - Ability to set reminders and receive alerts - View, update, and send notes on your event sessions - Connect through Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest Download the NCTM Central app now!

Screenshots

NAGC4 screens
NCTM Central4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: NAGC at 4.7 against NCTM Central's 3.0. NAGC also leads on review sentiment (29% vs 0%) and ratings volume (268 vs 16). NCTM Central's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 11 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.5). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NAGC holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NAGC has 268 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of NAGC's written reviews are positive against 0% of NCTM Central's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NAGC ships an update every 11 months, NCTM Central every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
NAGC versus NCTM Central: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNAGCNCTM Central
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (268 ratings) — better3.0 (16 ratings)
Positive reviews28.6% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings268 — better16
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.513.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size116 MB37 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperNational Association for Gifted ChildrenNational Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Customer experience

NAGC

All ratings268 ratings
Positive92.2%
Neutral3.7%
Negative4.1%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive28.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative71.4%

NCTM Central

All ratings16 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

NAGC

No in-app purchases

None

NCTM Central

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NAGC free?
NAGC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NCTM Central free?
NCTM Central is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, NAGC or NCTM Central?
NAGC is rated higher. NAGC averages 4.7 out of 5 from 268 ratings, while NCTM Central averages 3.0 from 16 ratings.
Do NAGC or NCTM Central have ads?
Neither NAGC nor NCTM Central shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NAGC or NCTM Central?
NAGC ships an update every 11 months, and NCTM Central every 2 months. Most recently, NAGC was updated on October 20, 2026 and NCTM Central on October 24, 2026.

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