Math Shed vs API Concepts
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.
API Concepts
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API Concepts is an independent study app for building a stronger understanding of how APIs work, from beginner fundamentals to advanced design ideas. Use it to review for interviews, strengthen practical skills, or keep core concepts fresh through focused daily practice. Study across four topic categories: Fundamentals, Practical Skills, Common Pitfalls, and Advanced Concepts. The app includes 160 practice questions, and every question comes with an explanation so you can learn from each answer instead of only checking a score. Features: - FSRS spaced-repetition intervals for smarter review - Weak-point heatmap to spot topics that need work - Daily challenge for consistent practice - Mock exams for timed review sessions - Offline practice with no login required - Explanations for every question Independent study app for API Concepts practice. Not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any company, certification body, exam operator, or vendor. All trademarks belong to their respective owners. Practice offline, no login required.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Math Shed at 12.0 against API Concepts's 15.1. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
| Parameter | Math Shed | API Concepts |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (69 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 64.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 69 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 70 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Education Shed Ltd | AFTW LLC |
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
API Concepts
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Math Shed
No in-app purchases
API Concepts
No in-app purchases
Questions
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