Comparison

4 Plus 4 vs My MathBox 1

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

Head to head
About

4 Plus 4

This app offers a clear, step-by-step approach to learning mathematics. It features structured modules for number basics, arithmetic, and fractions, with playful sections to apply learned concepts. Designed to make math understandable and enjoyable, it's ideal for beginners and for refreshing knowledge.

Highlights
  • Clear learning modules
  • Step-by-step guidance
  • Structured practice
  • Playful application sections
  • Progress tracking
  • Ad-free experience
Features
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Math often feels complicated. Not because it’s hard, but because it’s explained the wrong way. 4 Plus 4 is different. No overloaded explanations, no distractions, and no shortcuts. Just clear tasks that guide you forward step by step. The app is ad-free and does not collect personal data. It is built around clear learning modules such as Number Basics, Advanced Numbers, Basic Arithmetic and Fractions Basics, where key mathematical concepts are practiced in a structured and easy-to-follow way. In additional sections, you can apply what you have learned in a playful and entertaining way. 4 Plus 4 combines clear learning with motivation, progress, and fun — ideal for getting started, refreshing knowledge, or practicing in between. We continuously expand the app with new content to make learning mathematics as simple, understandable, and enjoyable as possible.

About

My MathBox 1

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MatheKiste – Learning Math with Joy for Elementary & Preschool (German & English) Developed by an experienced primary school teacher with over 20 years of experience. MatheKiste is a lovingly designed, bilingual learning app for children aged 5 and up. It was specially developed for preschool and first grade, and is ideal for learning math in early elementary school – whether for school entry, reinforcement, or extra practice at home. Learning goals of the app: • Learn to calculate with joy • Understand and compare numbers • Orientation in the number range up to 20 • Build number sense (developing calculation strategies) Content of MatheKiste – Math app for children: Over 15 task formats across 4 main areas: • Writing and sorting numbers • Discovering numbers • Calculating with friends • Counting and comparing The app places special emphasis on a playful and sustainable introduction to the world of numbers. Instead of rushing through calculations, children learn to recognize, write, compare, and place numbers in the number range. This builds essential math foundations in a joyful and focused way. Bilingual – German & English The app is fully usable in German or English – ideal for multilingual families, bilingual classrooms, or early language learning. Motivation through a reward system: For every 15 correctly solved tasks, a new sticker is unlocked – encouraging progress and making math fun! Child-friendly & safe – 100% ad-free: • No ads • No in-app purchases • No login, no tracking • Fully usable offline • All content includes audio support (also available offline) Tip for voice output (offline use): On iPad > Accessibility > Spoken Content, we recommend activating the voice "Petra (Enhanced)" for the best reading quality. For use in the classroom & homeschooling: The app is ideal for use in class – e.g. during individual work, weekly plans, or support lessons. We welcome your feedback! MatheKiste is actively being developed. I welcome suggestions, feedback, and educational ideas via the support email.

Screenshots

4 Plus 44 screens
My MathBox 14 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: My MathBox 1 at none against 4 Plus 4's 1. My MathBox 1 also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly). 4 Plus 4's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.4). On price, ads 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. 4 Plus 4 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. My MathBox 1 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

4 Plus 4 ships an update monthly, My MathBox 1 weekly. The most recent releases landed on July 24, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
4 Plus 4 versus My MathBox 1: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter4 Plus 4My MathBox 1
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.4
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB148 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPatrick KoehnenJORN FRANKENFELD

In-app purchases

1 purchases

4 Plus 4

One-time1
  • All Inclusive$1.99
None

My MathBox 1

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 4 Plus 4 free?
4 Plus 4 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is My MathBox 1 free?
My MathBox 1 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do 4 Plus 4 or My MathBox 1 have ads?
Neither 4 Plus 4 nor My MathBox 1 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 4 Plus 4 or My MathBox 1?
4 Plus 4 ships an update monthly, and My MathBox 1 weekly. Most recently, 4 Plus 4 was updated on July 24, 2026 and My MathBox 1 on September 12, 2026.

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