Comparison

MAT+EF vs DREME Math Classroom Observer

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

Head to head

DREME Math Classroom Observer

For Early Math Educators

Free

📚 Education

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About

MAT+EF

Features

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EFMath is an application built to assess the ongoing performance of students in the 3rd through 6th grade in subjects of executive function and mathematics.

About

DREME Math Classroom Observer

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School leaders, teachers, and researchers agree that math is a building block for school and life. Rich early math opportunities are important to provide in classrooms. However, many school leaders feel like they lack the tools help coach teachers in early math. The DREME Math Observer is a classroom walkthrough tool for early math leaders to help fill this need in the field. It is currently being developed and tested in conjunction with researchers and practitioners to explore how it can support the important work of improving the quality of early math teaching and learning in classrooms. Use the tool to: -Observe math practices that are aligned with your improvement goals -Summarize the main practices observed -Take photos of interesting moments or student work -Use app guiding questions to structure feedback session with teachers -Track trends and set goals -Export your data

Screenshots

MAT+EF4 screens

DREME Math Classroom Observer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: MAT+EF at monthly against DREME Math Classroom Observer's every 4 months. MAT+EF also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MAT+EF ships an update monthly, DREME Math Classroom Observer every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level

MAT+EF versus DREME Math Classroom Observer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	MAT+EF	DREME Math Classroom Observer
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Monthly — better	Every 4 months
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better	iPhone, iPod
Requires iOS	11.0 — better	14.0
Further details — not scored
Size	235 MB	26 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	University of California Riverside	Kelley Durkin

In-app purchases

None

MAT+EF

No in-app purchases

None

DREME Math Classroom Observer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MAT+EF free?

MAT+EF is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is DREME Math Classroom Observer free?

DREME Math Classroom Observer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do MAT+EF or DREME Math Classroom Observer have ads?

Neither MAT+EF nor DREME Math Classroom Observer shows ads.

Which is updated more often, MAT+EF or DREME Math Classroom Observer?

MAT+EF ships an update monthly, and DREME Math Classroom Observer every 4 months. Most recently, MAT+EF was updated on October 11, 2026 and DREME Math Classroom Observer on October 14, 2026.