Math Shed vs Gizmo's Math Arcade
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.
Gizmo's Math Arcade
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Gizmo's Math Arcade turns addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division into a playable adventure. Discover all 12 worlds, and 6 arcade style mini-games. MAKE MATH AN ADVENTURE, NOT A CHORE Join Gizmo on a whimsical journey through glittering Gem Caves, a Spooky Manor, Outer Space, the Deep Dive and more. Every level is a path-finding puzzle: find the equations that match the target and clear a trail through the board. Kids are solving dozens of math facts per level; it just feels like exploring. • 12 hand-crafted worlds, each with its own music, sounds, and surprises • 6 arcade mini-games: pop equation bubbles, build number sentences, race lanes, go fishing, and more • 4 math operations covered: +, −, ×, ÷, and missing-number puzzles, all the way through the 12s • Difficulty that grows with your child, challenging enough to make them think, fun enough to keep them playing. • Earn stars, unlock worlds, and collect wins that keep players coming back BUILT FOR REAL FLUENCY Behind the adventure is a serious practice engine. The Math Log tracks every one of the core math facts and shows you exactly which ones your child has mastered, which are coming along, and which need attention — the kind of insight a boring flash-card box can't give you. MADE FOR FAMILIES, NOT ADVERTISERS • No ads. No subscriptions. No tracking. • Free to try. One single purchase unlocks everything, forever. • Family Sharing means everyone in the family can play. Explore exciting worlds and watch math confidence happen.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Math Shed at none against Gizmo's Math Arcade's 1. Math Shed also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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. Gizmo's Math Arcade sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Math Shed asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Math Shed | Gizmo's Math Arcade |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (70 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 64.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 70 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 70 MB | 130 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Education Shed Ltd | Odyssey Logic 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
Gizmo's Math Arcade
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Math Shed
No in-app purchases
Gizmo's Math Arcade
- Full Unlock$7.99
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