Comparison

Mathspace for Students vs Numbers Explained

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

Head to head
About

Mathspace for Students

This app offers a digital platform for students to solve math problems online, providing instant feedback and step-by-step assistance. It features a vast library of interactive questions across various math topics and supports multiple international curricula.

Highlights
  • Interactive math problems
  • Instant feedback
  • Step-by-step help
  • Handwriting recognition
  • Extensive question bank
  • Multiple curriculum support
Features
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Mathspace is the first computer based system designed to be the right help at the right time for every mathematics student. With over 80,000 interactive lessons, questions and step-by-step support built in, it's like having a tutor available 24/7. Support at every step: Students don't just submit a final answer and hope for the best. Mathspace provides instant feedback at each step of their working, so they can catch mistakes early, understand why, and keep moving forward with confidence. Write maths naturally: Our handwriting recognition lets students write their working by hand, just as they would on paper. Mathspace reads it, marks it, and responds — no keyboard required. Adaptive learning that keeps up: Every student's path through Mathspace is personalised. Questions adapt to each learner's level, so the work is always challenging without being overwhelming. Curriculum-aligned content: - Australia: Australian Curriculum, as well as state curriculums Years 3–12 - USA: Common Core, Pre-Algebra, Algebra I & II, Geometry - UK: Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, GCSE - Singapore: Secondary 1–4 - Hong Kong: Secondary 1–3 - International: World of Maths and International Baccalaureate For learners everywhere: Whether students are completing a teacher-assigned task or working ahead on their own, Mathspace keeps them engaged, supported, and making progress.

About

Numbers Explained

Features
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This is a short course for school and college students who need to learn how to perform basic math operations on different kinds of numbers. The explanations are provided in different forms including final answer, steps, and videos along with solved practice questions. The application uses NodeBook technology which research proves that it motivates students to learn Math as it connect subtopics in a visually attractive and meaningful way.

Screenshots

Numbers Explained4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Mathspace for Students at Free against Numbers Explained's $0.99. Numbers Explained's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). On 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

Mathspace for Students is free to download; Numbers Explained costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Mathspace for Students versus Numbers Explained: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMathspace for StudentsNumbers Explained
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating3.9 (395 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews29.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings395 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMathspace Pty LtdHatem Deif

Bugs and requests

Mathspace for Students

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Incorrect answers marked as correct
  • Repeated questions despite completion
  • Login and account issues
  • Content loading failures

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add keyboard input option
  • Improve handwriting recognition
  • Customize question difficulty
  • Better error handling and feedback

Numbers Explained

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Mathspace for Students

No in-app purchases

None

Numbers Explained

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mathspace for Students free?
Mathspace for Students is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Numbers Explained free?
Numbers Explained costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Mathspace for Students or Numbers Explained have ads?
Neither Mathspace for Students nor Numbers Explained shows ads.

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