# NYSTCE Math vs SmartTeach

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SmartTeach at none against NYSTCE Math's 1. SmartTeach also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 20). NYSTCE Math's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NYSTCE Math sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. SmartTeach asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for NYSTCE Math against 4.8 for SmartTeach. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SmartTeach has 1.2K ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two.

NYSTCE Math ships an update every 6 months, SmartTeach monthly. Both last shipped on October 2, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | NYSTCE Math | SmartTeach |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nystce-math/id1559713074/reviews)** | [4.8 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartteach/id1663286926/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 20 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 24.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 15 MB | 105 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [YourTeacher.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/340925628) | [Teaching Strategies, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/571518842) |

## What reviewers say

### NYSTCE Math

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nystce-math/id1559713074)

Prepare for your NYSTCE Math test with comprehensive study guides and practice tests. Access video instruction, diagnostic quizzes, and progress tracking to master the material for various grade levels.

**Highlights:** Complete test prep courses, Video instruction, Practice tests, Diagnostic quizzes, Progress tracking, Chapter reviews, Final exam

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NYSTCE Math Test Prep | $9.99 | per month |


### SmartTeach

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartteach/id1663286926)

This app helps early childhood educators streamline daily classroom tasks. It simplifies documentation, classroom management, and family communication with easy-to-use tools for online and offline use.

**Highlights:** Create documentation and share insights, View and teach from daily schedule, Communicate with families, Save and share photos/videos, Assess from curriculum resources, Track attendance and care routines, Conduct health screenings

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy and awesome app to track notes and submit to Teaching Strategies Gold
- 👍 Brings together curriculum and assessment
- 👍 Convenient and easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent technical glitches and bugs
- 🐛 Performance issues
- 🐛 Login issues
- 🐛 Messaging and communication problems
- 🐛 Delayed or failed uploads

**Reported bugs**

- Screener not working when clicking plus sign
- Inability to log in through app, but able to log in on website
- Delayed or failed message delivery
- Uploaded documentation still showing in app, causing confusion

**Requested features**

- Add ability to select and apply objectives to multiple pieces of documentation at once
- Add ability to select and delete multiple photos/videos at once
- Add ability to change date on add documentation page
- Add landscape mode support for easier typing
- Improve translation and communication features for ESL families


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NYSTCE Math free?

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

### Is SmartTeach free?

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

### Which has better reviews, NYSTCE Math or SmartTeach?

NYSTCE Math is rated higher. NYSTCE Math averages 4.8 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while SmartTeach averages 4.8 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do NYSTCE Math or SmartTeach have ads?

Neither NYSTCE Math nor SmartTeach shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NYSTCE Math or SmartTeach?

NYSTCE Math ships an update every 6 months, and SmartTeach monthly. Most recently, NYSTCE Math was updated on October 2, 2026 and SmartTeach on October 2, 2026.

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