TT Math 7 vs Gather ‘Round Homeschool
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TT Math 7
This educational app provides interactive math lessons and practice problems for 7th graders. It features audiovisual lectures, automated grading, and step-by-step explanations, allowing for independent learning on the go, even offline for a limited number of lessons.
- 115 audiovisual lectures
- Thousands of practice problems
- Automated grading and instant feedback
- Step-by-step audiovisual explanations
- Parental progress tracking
- Digitized textbook with search
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The Teaching Textbooks Math 7 app makes your TT course even better! Not only will your student enjoy math while learning independently, but, with the app, that learning can also take place on the go. Even when offline! Specifically, the app can be used offline for up to 6 lessons at a time. That makes it perfect for homeschool parents who need their kids to stay productive while the family is out and about during the day. The app’s other features include… • 115 audiovisual lectures that teach every core concept in the standard 7th grade curriculum • thousands of problems that give students all the practice they need to master each concept • automated grading and instant feedback for every single problem • step-by-step audiovisual explanations to every single problem so students can see exactly what they did wrong when mistakes are made (This makes the program feel as if a tutor is at the student’s side!) • parental controls that let you track your student’s progress • the digitized version of the printed Teaching Textbooks Math 7 textbook (with a search feature and a hyper-linked index) • no advertising or in-app purchase offers • Internet connectivity is required, but you can remain offline for up to 6 lessons.
Gather ‘Round Homeschool
Connect with a supportive homeschool community, access exclusive resources, and find encouragement. This app offers live chats, free downloads, and a place to ask questions. An optional membership unlocks podcasts, printables, and more to enhance your homeschooling journey.
- Supportive homeschool community
- Exclusive resource links
- Live chats and Q&A sessions
- Free downloads
- Podcasts and printables (membership)
- Encouragement and training
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Just because you’re homeschooling at home, doesn’t mean you have to do it alone! The Gather ‘Round Homeschool app is your one-stop homeschool community filled with amazing resources, live chats, free downloads, and a place to ask your questions. Plus join our exclusive membership for podcasts, printables, lives, encouragement, a private group, and more, all designed to help you make this year your best homeschool year ever! Who Is This For? This app is for Gather ‘Round homeschool families who are looking for resources, help, news, and a sense of community. What’s Inside? - Exclusive Resources – Access resource links to go with every single unit, book lists, videos, scope and sequences, and more. - A Supportive Community – Connect with like-minded homeschool families who have similar interests or even live near you! - Encouragement & Training – Learn from homeschool veterans through live videos, one-on-one Q&A’s, printables and resources, and more. Come take your seat at the table alongside homeschool families who are at all different stages in this journey . . . we’ve saved a place for you.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Gather ‘Round Homeschool at 100% against TT Math 7's 40%. Gather ‘Round Homeschool also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.2) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). TT Math 7's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Gather ‘Round Homeschool sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. TT Math 7 asks for nothing beyond the download.
Gather ‘Round Homeschool holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 150 and 88 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of TT Math 7's written reviews are positive against 100% of Gather ‘Round Homeschool's.
TT Math 7 ships an update every 2 months, Gather ‘Round Homeschool weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TT Math 7 | Gather ‘Round Homeschool |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.2 (150 ratings) | 4.9 (88 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 39.7% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 150 — better | 88 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 137 MB | 157 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Teaching Textbooks, Inc. | Gather 'Round Homeschool Inc |
Customer experience
TT Math 7
Gather ‘Round Homeschool
Bugs and requests
TT Math 7
Reported bugs
12 issues- App crashes randomly during lessons and loses progress
- Login screen freezes or doesn't load password entry field
- Scratchpad freezes when erasing multiple items (2-3 minute delays)
- Unexpected logouts during active lessons
- Submit answer button unresponsive
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- Keyboard input lag causing incorrect character entry
- Page flipping animation extremely slow
- Answer validation inconsistencies (correct answers marked wrong)
- App requires weekly updates causing access interruptions
- Sign-in password field bugs with missing/extra characters
- Notification system fails to alert parents of completed lessons
- Incompatibility issues across different devices and browsers
Requested features
11 requests- Biometric sign-in (Face ID/fingerprint) or stay-signed-in option
- Adjustable narrator voice speed and alternative voice options
- Custom photo upload for lesson backgrounds
- Ability to use device keyboard instead of in-app keyboard
- More quiz options and fewer repetitive lessons
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- Outfit customization for buddy characters
- Improved hint system with more meaningful guidance
- Next lesson button functionality
- Password save or auto-login feature
- Maturity level adjustment for older students
- Notification indicator for new stickers vs wallpapers
Gather ‘Round Homeschool
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
TT Math 7
No in-app purchases
Gather ‘Round Homeschool
- Monthly Plan7 Days trial$19.991 Month
- Monthly Plan7 Days trial$49.991 Month
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