Comparison

Math Shed vs API Concepts

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Number bonds practice
  • Times tables drills
  • Addition and subtraction
  • Decimal and powers of ten
  • Counting through zero
  • Multiple gameplay levels
Features
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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.

About

API Concepts

Features
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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.

Screenshots

Math Shed4 screens
API Concepts4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Math Shed versus API Concepts: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMath ShedAPI Concepts
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (69 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews64.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings69 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEducation Shed LtdAFTW 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

None

Math Shed

No in-app purchases

None

API Concepts

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Math Shed free?
Math Shed is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is API Concepts free?
API Concepts is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Math Shed or API Concepts have ads?
Neither Math Shed nor API Concepts shows ads.

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