Comparison

Math vs Addition Algorithm

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

Head to head
About

Math

This app offers an interactive way to practice arithmetic skills, generating unlimited exercises with a handwriting recognition feature. It aims to make learning math engaging for both children and parents through a fun, hands-on approach.

Highlights
  • Unlimited arithmetic exercises
  • Handwritten number recognition
  • Interactive learning experience
  • Customizable exercise generation
  • Full access via subscription
Features
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A fun way to train your counting ability not only for children, but also for parents! One of the most effective techniques for teaching arithmetic! Benefits: • Unlimited number of exercises generated in a user-definable amount. • Algorithm for recognizing handwritten numbers. • Interactive experience. You remember better when you write numbers by hand! • No ads Subscription: You can subscribe for access to the full list of game levels. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's iTunes Account Settings after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription Privacy Policy: https://dima1422.github.io/educationalquizzes.github.io/math_ios_privacy.html Terms of Use: https://dima1422.github.io/educationalquizzes.github.io/ios_math_terms.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Addition Algorithm

Features
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No ads now or ever! Addition Algorithm – Rigby Maths is an interactive app that teaches and reinforces the standard written (column) addition algorithm. Learners build answers one column at a time—focusing on place value, accuracy, and the correct method—so they don’t just “get the answer”, they understand how the answer is made. Across five levels, the difficulty grows from first-time algorithm practice, to carrying (regrouping/renaming), to larger place values, adding three numbers, and finally working with decimals (tenths and hundredths). The app includes guided “Learn” tutorials and an on-demand help feature with clear voice prompts, plus optional visual supports like a carry helper overlay, tens frames, and visual dots to make the maths more concrete. Progress is tracked with a mastery percentage per level, and the question wording is customisable—choose whether the app says “add” or “plus”, and whether it uses “carrying”, “renaming”, or “regrouping” to match what learners hear in class. It’s useful for independent practice at home and structured practice in schools, giving students confidence with the algorithm while giving adults a simple way to see steady improvement over time.

Screenshots

Math4 screens
Addition Algorithm4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Addition Algorithm at none against Math's 4. Addition Algorithm also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, 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. Math sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Addition Algorithm asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Math ships an update every 9 days, Addition Algorithm every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Math versus Addition Algorithm: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMathAddition Algorithm
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (19 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings19 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 6 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEducational apps LLCJASON A RIGBY

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Math

Subscriptions4
  • Month subscription3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Premium version$12.993 Months
  • Premium version$19.991 Year
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  • Premium version3 Days trial$34.991 Year
None

Addition Algorithm

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Math free?
Math is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Addition Algorithm free?
Addition Algorithm is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Math or Addition Algorithm have ads?
Math shows ads; Addition Algorithm does not.
Which is updated more often, Math or Addition Algorithm?
Math ships an update every 9 days, and Addition Algorithm every 6 days. Most recently, Math was updated on October 24, 2026 and Addition Algorithm on October 16, 2026.

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