MathsAtHome vs FireFinger
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MathsAtHome
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The ‘Maths@Home’ app gives adults ideas of various activities that will support children’s mathematical development using resources easily available in and around the home. The app was co-designed by researchers at University College London with parents and practitioners. The app is based on the latest evidence on children’s mathematical development and personalised learning. The activities are informed by the English national curriculum and Early Years Foundation Stage framework and has various levels of difficulty for children aged 2 to 6 years old. The activities are linked to a blog where you find out more about mathematical development for young children and how the games support their development. 5 features parents liked about the ‘Maths@Home’ app: 1. Ready-to-play activities 2. It fits well into spontaneous playing 3. It prompts parent-child interactions 4. Off-screen time for their children 5. It helps empower parents to support their child’s mathematical abilities “It encourages you to be interactive with your child”. “I certainly found that there were things that I would never have thought to have done that were really simple but actually he really enjoyed it”. “I read what I needed to do and I then I kind of put the phone away, and I sat with my child and did the game and I felt encouraged…”
FireFinger
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FireFinger: Your Friendly Typing Tutor Welcome to FireFinger, the innovative app designed to make ten-finger typing not just easy, but fun and accessible for everyone. Whether you're a kid, a young adult, or just young at heart, FireFinger is your perfect typing companion. Why FireFinger? - Accessible Learning: Designed with low vision accessibility at its core, FireFinger opens the world of typing to all. Our text-to-speech support and customizable interface ensure a comfortable learning experience for everyone. - Custom Courses with Ease: Unleash your creativity with our built-in course editor. Whether it's for specific learning needs or just for fun, creating your personalized typing course has never been easier. - Adaptive Difficulty: FireFinger cares about your learning curve. Our app smartly adjusts its difficulty based on the user's age, ensuring a challenging yet achievable learning journey. - Multilingual Mastery: Offering support in German, French, English, and Luxembourgish, FireFinger breaks language barriers in learning to type. - Track Your Progress: Watch your typing skills soar with detailed statistics. Track your speed, accuracy, and more over time through easy-to-understand graphs. Celebrate your milestones with our fun badge system! - Customizable Experience: From difficulty settings to appearance, tailor FireFinger to suit your style. Our range of customization options ensures that your typing experience is as unique as you are. - For All Ages: FireFinger is designed to be family-friendly. Its intuitive interface makes it suitable for kids and adults alike. Whether you're starting your typing journey or looking to improve your skills, FireFinger is here to guide you every step of the way. - Local Data, Global Reach: Your progress stays with you. FireFinger stores all data locally, ensuring your privacy and accessibility at all times. Connect with a global community of learners while enjoying a secure, personal learning environment. - Best with Hardware Keyboard: For the optimal experience, we recommend using FireFinger with a hardware keyboard. Dive into the full typing experience and watch your fingers fly! Join the FireFinger Family Get ready to ignite your typing skills with FireFinger. Download now and start your journey to typing mastery today!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: FireFinger at every 2 months against MathsAtHome's every 17 months. MathsAtHome's advantage is iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.6). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MathsAtHome ships an update every 17 months, FireFinger every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MathsAtHome | FireFinger |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 97 MB | 99 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | UCL | Amicale du Personel de l'institut pour Deficients Visuels |
In-app purchases
MathsAtHome
No in-app purchases
FireFinger
No in-app purchases









