# Plus vs SimpleMath

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Plus at none against SimpleMath's 3. Plus also leads on iOS requirement (14.3 vs 17.0). SimpleMath's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SimpleMath sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Plus asks for nothing beyond the download.

Plus ships an update every 5 months, SimpleMath every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Plus | SimpleMath |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Size | 0 MB | 438 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.3** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Michael Hohlfeld](https://appshunter.io/developer/1456349163) | [立派 汪](https://appshunter.io/developer/1604350706) |

## What reviewers say

### Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plus-rechner/id1547131851)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### SimpleMath

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplemath-kids-math/id6789924663)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SimpleMath Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| SimpleMath Premium Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| SimpleMath Premium Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Plus free?

Plus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SimpleMath free?

SimpleMath is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Plus or SimpleMath have ads?

Neither Plus nor SimpleMath shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Plus or SimpleMath?

Plus ships an update every 5 months, and SimpleMath every 6 weeks. Most recently, Plus was updated on October 3, 2026 and SimpleMath on October 1, 2026.

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