Comparison

Rolf Connect Math vs MathWise

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

Head to head
About

Rolf Connect Math

Features
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App for use with Rolf Connect, Math and Number sense Rolf Connect combines physical learning with 21st century skills. Using 14 challenging games, children will practice their number sense and math skills in a playful environment. There are 4 games available by default. By using the Rolf Connect hub & the physical block all 14 games will be unlocked for you to play with. Learning has never been this much fun! The hub and set of blocks can be bought at Rolf Education: http://rolfeducation.com/

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MathWise

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MathWise is math practice the way school teaches it: by grade, by goal, in small steps. A SHORT LESSON EVERY DAY About ten minutes: a warm-up, something new and some review. MathWise picks what fits right now and moves you one step further each time. FOLLOWS YOUR SCHOOL'S CURRICULUM Every math goal from Kindergarten to Grade 8, following Common Core, TEKS (Texas) or B.E.S.T. (Florida). You see your own grade, the year before and the year after. STEP BY STEP Jumps on the number line, place value blocks, column addition, long division. When something goes wrong you get a hint that fits your mistake, then the worked solution. TIMES TABLES ONE AT A TIME First the 10s, 2s and 5s, then 3s and 4s, then 6s to 9s. Only then all mixed together. A STICKER FOR EVERY GOAL Every goal of your grade earns a sticker. No coins to buy, no ads. FOR PARENTS Progress per goal, what needs extra attention and how often your child practised, behind a parental gate. PRIVACY Only a first name and practice results, on this device and in your own iCloud. No ads, no tracking, no account needed. SUBSCRIPTION The first 3 days are free, no payment details needed. After that a family subscription, monthly, half-yearly or yearly, for all children and devices in your family (Family Sharing). Cancel anytime in Settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Rolf Connect Math4 screens
MathWise4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Rolf Connect Math at none against MathWise's 3. Rolf Connect Math also leads on iOS requirement (12.2 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. MathWise sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Rolf Connect Math asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rolf Connect Math ships an update every 3 months, MathWise every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Rolf Connect Math versus MathWise: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRolf Connect MathMathWise
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.2 โ€” better17.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size251 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDe Rolf GroepZiya Bal

In-app purchases

None

Rolf Connect Math

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

MathWise

Subscriptions3
  • Premium access$1.991 Month
  • Premium access$7.996 Months
  • Premium access$10.991 Year

Questions

Is Rolf Connect Math free?
Rolf Connect Math is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MathWise free?
MathWise is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Rolf Connect Math or MathWise have ads?
Neither Rolf Connect Math nor MathWise shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rolf Connect Math or MathWise?
Rolf Connect Math ships an update every 3 months, and MathWise every 2 months. Most recently, Rolf Connect Math was updated on October 26, 2026 and MathWise on October 29, 2026.

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