Mathspace for Students vs Numbers Explained
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Interactive math problems
- Instant feedback
- Step-by-step help
- Handwriting recognition
- Extensive question bank
- Multiple curriculum support
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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.
Numbers Explained
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
| Parameter | Mathspace for Students | Numbers Explained |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 3.9 (395 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 29.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 395 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 65 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mathspace Pty Ltd | Hatem 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
Mathspace for Students
No in-app purchases
Numbers Explained
No in-app purchases
Questions
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