Math Shed vs SEND Toolkit
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Math Shed
Practice essential math skills with this fun and easy-to-use application. It covers a range of topics from number bonds and times tables to addition, subtraction, and decimals, offering multiple gameplay levels for learners of all abilities.
- Number bonds practice
- Times tables drills
- Addition and subtraction
- Decimal and powers of ten
- Counting through zero
- Multiple gameplay levels
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Developed by a team of teachers including maths specialists, Math Shed gives a fun and easy-to-use way to practice math skills. The app includes: - Number bonds - Time tables - Related times tables facts - Powers of ten with and without decimals - Addition and Subtraction up to 4 digit numbers - Counting through zero The app also provides three levels of gameplay with Easy and Medium having more scaffolding to support learners where needed.
SEND Toolkit
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SEND ToolKit is a comprehensive reference app designed for teachers, SENCos, and education professionals. It provides quick access to key information sources from the DfE and NHS on a range of Special Educational Needs and disabilities (SEND) conditions, along with practical strategies to support inclusive teaching. Whether you’re preparing lessons, writing support plans, or seeking new classroom ideas, SEND ToolKit puts the essential guidance you need right at your fingertips. Key Features Clear overviews for a wide range of SEND conditions Practical classroom strategies and support ideas ISP (Individual Support Plan) generator with AI integration Designed for quick, offline access — no internet required No ads, no data tracking, and no subscriptions Ideal For Teachers and classroom assistants SENCos and school leaders Trainee teachers and mentors Educational psychologists and support staff Simple. Practical. SEND ToolKit — your go-to resource for supporting every learner. Privacy-Friendly SEND ToolKit does not collect or share any personal data. All ISP data remains stored locally on your device
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Math Shed at Free against SEND Toolkit's $2.99. Math Shed also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.1). On update cadence, 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
Math Shed is free to download; SEND Toolkit costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Math Shed | SEND Toolkit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $2.99 |
| Rating | 4.2 (69 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 64.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 69 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 18.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 70 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Education Shed Ltd | Robert Frost |
Bugs and requests
Math Shed
Reported bugs
5 issues- Keyboard not working
- Timer continues when paused
- App crashes
- Bugs in latest update (score discrepancies)
- Hard to close the app
Requested features
7 requests- Add an extreme mode
- Option to switch timer on/off
- Add KS2 content
- Add an avatar
- Remove timer for children with anxiety/autism
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- App for Amazon Fire
- Option to restrict store/leaderboards during assignments
SEND Toolkit
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Math Shed
No in-app purchases
SEND Toolkit
No in-app purchases









