Comparison

Arc Maths vs Colet Mentoring

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

Head to head
About

Arc Maths

This app uses AI to create personalized math practice sessions for students aged 11-16, covering all GCSE topics. It features handwriting recognition for answers and tracks progress with XP and streaks, offering a 10-minute daily session.

Highlights
  • Personalized AI learning paths
  • Handwriting recognition for answers
  • Variety of question types
  • Progress tracking with XP and streaks
  • 10-minute daily sessions
  • Tutor portal access
Features
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Created by Maths teachers, Arc Maths is an award-winning app that helps you remember the crucial skills you need to succeed at Maths. It covers all the maths taught between the ages of 11-16 (including all GCSE topics). PERSONALISED LEARNING - Arc Maths’ clever AI works out what topics you need to practise, so there is no wasting time deciding what to work on. Thanks to new research into how memory works, the AI will choose questions designed to make you improve as quickly as possible. - Our introductory test will find a good starting level for you, but don’t worry if it isn’t perfect... the more questions you answer, the more our AI learns where your strengths and weaknesses lie. - Your path through the topics will be unique and tailored to you. The levels mark your progression through to total GCSE mastery! HANDWRITTEN ANSWERS - Thanks to some brilliant handwriting recognition, answering the questions couldn’t be easier! Simply use a fingertip and the app will interpret it – square roots, fractions, algebra, and more. - The experience is much more engaging thanks to a wide variety of question types. - Answering questions similar in style to an exam will raise your confidence and make you feel more prepared (rather than simply multiple choice.) TRACK YOUR PROGRESS - Your level will show how far through the GCSE content you are... completing level 10 means you should feel very confident on all GCSE topics. - Watch your XP increase with each correct answer, and your streak with each day you complete a session. - A session only takes 10 minutes so it can fit into your busy day. Switch on the notifications to remind yourself to do it daily and build a habit. - More details about your progress and topics answered can be found on our tutor portal. Our privacy notice can be found on our website: https://www.arceducation.co.uk/arc-education- privacy-policy/ Our terms of use can be found here: https://www.arceducation.co.uk/terms-of-use/

About

Colet Mentoring

Instantly connect with math mentors by snapping a photo of your question. Get 1:1 help and learn by solving problems together in the app. This service is available through select schools.

Highlights
  • Photo submission for math questions
  • Instant connection with math mentors
  • 1:1 in-app messaging support
  • Learn by solving problems with mentors
  • Free, unlimited math assistance
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Snap a photo to get maths help right away! The Colet Mentoring app is designed to get students help right when they need it. Connect instantly with maths mentors who can help 1:1, all at the snap of a photo. From the creators of EasyA, Apple’s ‘App of the Day’. **How does Colet Mentoring work?** It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3! 1. Snap a photo of your question 2. Connect with a mentor right away (during homework hours) 3. Learn by solving your question with your mentor, all in-app **How do I get access?** You must be a registered mentee. Please check whether your school is a member of the Colet Mentoring programme and sign up through them. Once you’ve signed up, you’ll be sent a link which will give you access to the app. **Why Colet Mentoring?** Completely free: get unlimited help, without ever paying! On-demand: get help in minutes, without waiting for teachers or tutors Question-based: focus on understanding exactly what you don’t know Message-based: all teaching happens in-app, via instant messaging Colet Mentoring is only available at select schools. Please check with your school to see whether you are eligible for the programme. For more information, or to recommend your school for the programme, get in touch at: colet@easya.co.uk We look forward to helping you excel! For terms, please see easya.co.uk/terms

Screenshots

Arc Maths4 screens
Colet Mentoring4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Colet Mentoring at none against Arc Maths's 3. Colet Mentoring also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 85%). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Arc Maths sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Colet Mentoring asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Arc Maths against 5.0 for Colet Mentoring. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 85% of Arc Maths's written reviews are positive against 100% of Colet Mentoring's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Arc Maths ships an update every 2 months, Colet Mentoring weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Arc Maths versus Colet Mentoring: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArc MathsColet Mentoring
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews85.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS1513.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB78 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperARC Education LtdEasyA Ltd

Customer experience

Arc Maths

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive85.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative5.0%

Colet Mentoring

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Arc Maths

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Subscription$7.991 Month
  • ARC Maths Family$13.491 Month
  • Annual Subscription$55.991 Year
None

Colet Mentoring

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Arc Maths free?
Arc Maths is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Colet Mentoring free?
Colet Mentoring is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Arc Maths or Colet Mentoring?
Arc Maths and Colet Mentoring are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Arc Maths or Colet Mentoring have ads?
Neither Arc Maths nor Colet Mentoring shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Arc Maths or Colet Mentoring?
Arc Maths ships an update every 2 months, and Colet Mentoring weekly. Most recently, Arc Maths was updated on October 15, 2026 and Colet Mentoring on October 12, 2026.

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