Comparison

Build vs Recall

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

Head to head
About

Build

This app offers short, focused math drills for addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. It provides instant feedback and tracks progress through engaging sessions designed for quick practice.

Highlights
  • Short, focused math practice sessions
  • Master addition, subtraction, multiplication, division
  • Instant feedback with haptics, color, and sound
  • Smart question rotation for confidence
  • Progress tracking and summaries
  • Works offline, no ads, no accounts
Features
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Turn 1–5 minutes into real math practice. Build‑A‑Math is a focused drill app for mastering addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Tap answers on the large on‑screen keypad, get instant feedback, and watch your progress bar fill as you work. # Why it works - Short, focused sessions (1–5 minutes) keep practice consistent and stress‑free. - Instant feedback with gentle haptics, color, and sound—celebrate correct answers and learn from mistakes. - Smart rotation of questions: a small set of problems stays in play; fast, correct solves are retired so you can move forward confidently. - Results you can feel: a cheerful summary shows Questions tried and Mastered today after each session. # Designed for real life - Pick the operations you want: +, −, ×, ÷. - Auto‑check answers as you type (single‑digit checks instantly; two‑digit checks on the second digit). - Works great in portrait or landscape on iPhone and iPad. - No ads. No accounts. Works offline. Perfect for classroom warm‑ups, brain breaks, and at‑home practice—anytime you have a minute (or five).

About

Recall

Features
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Remember more, study less. Recall is a beautiful, distraction-free flashcard app built on modern spaced repetition — so the right card shows up at exactly the right moment, and what you learn actually stays learned. Powered by FSRS, a state-of-the-art scheduling algorithm, Recall predicts when you're about to forget each card and reviews it just in time. You get the proven results of serious spaced repetition with an interface that's a genuine pleasure to use. BUILT FOR SERIOUS STUDENTS Medical, law, language, and exam students push hard — Recall keeps up: • FSRS scheduler — smarter intervals than old-school algorithms, less wasted reviewing • One-tap import — bring in your existing Anki (.apkg), Quizlet, and CSV decks in seconds, no lock-in • Image & audio cards — diagrams, pronunciations, and sound clips, not just text • Review heatmap — see your streak and consistency at a glance • Retention % & due forecast — know how well it's sticking and what's coming up • Fast, focused review — clean gestures, keyboard support, dark mode PRIVATE AND AD-FREE No ads and no ad tracking; only anonymous usage analytics. Your decks live on your device and work offline — study on the train, on a plane, anywhere. Your decks are yours. GORGEOUS BY DEFAULT Typography, spacing, and motion tuned to make long study sessions feel calm instead of grinding. The app gets out of your way so you can focus on recall. SIMPLE, FAIR PRICING Start free with up to 3 decks and 300 cards. Go unlimited with Recall Pro: • Lifetime — pay once, own it forever • Yearly or Monthly options also available Pro unlocks unlimited decks and cards, plus the full import, media, and analytics toolkit. Whether you're memorizing anatomy, case law, kanji, or a new vocabulary, Recall turns review time into real retention. Import your decks, hit your first review, and start remembering more today. Recall Pro is available as a one-time Lifetime purchase or as an auto-renewable subscription (Yearly or Monthly). Subscriptions automatically renew at the price shown in the app unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://lumenlabs.works/recall/terms Privacy Policy: https://lumenlabs.works/recall/privacy

Screenshots

Build2 screens
Recall4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Build at none against Recall's 3. Build also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Recall sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Build asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Build ships an update fortnightly, Recall every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Build versus Recall: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBuildRecall
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWeiran YeLumen Labs

In-app purchases

None

Build

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Recall

Subscriptions2
  • Pro (Monthly)$2.991 Month
  • Pro (Annual)7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$19.99

Questions

Is Build free?
Build is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Recall free?
Recall is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Build or Recall have ads?
Neither Build nor Recall shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Build or Recall?
Build ships an update fortnightly, and Recall every 2 months. Most recently, Build was updated on October 24, 2026 and Recall on October 29, 2026.

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