Comparison

McGraw Hill AR vs Subtraction Fun

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

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About

McGraw Hill AR

This educational app uses augmented reality to make learning engaging through interactive, multisensory activities. It covers a wide range of subjects for grades 3-12, gamifying complex concepts to promote deeper understanding. Features include collaborative play and Spanish language options.

Highlights
  • Augmented reality learning experiences
  • Gamified activities for abstract concepts
  • Covers Math, Science, Social Studies, ELA
  • Group Play for collaborative learning
  • Spanish language support
  • Activities for grades 3-12
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This award-winning app brings learning to life through bite-sized, multisensory activities that promote deep, conceptual learning. The app leverages augmented reality to gamify challenging and abstract concepts, helping students learn through play. A growing library of activities cover 3-12th grade Math, Science, Social Studies, and ELA. A Group Play option for select activities offers collaborative opportunities, Spanish versions of activities are available via Settings, and web versions of activities can be found at mharonline.com. Examples of activities across subjects: - Math: Slope: Calculate slope to help an animated skateboarder make their jump. - Social Studies: Boston Massacre: Experience the Boston Massacre from various witness viewpoints - Science: Human Eye: Dissect the human eye to explore its different parts - ELA: Romeo and Juliet: Transform Romeo & Juliet’s balcony scene to create your own AR version of what happened Math - Cross Sections - Nets - Rotations - Slope - One-Step Equations - Two-Step Equations - Growth Functions - Parallel & Skew Lines - Pythagorean Theorem in 3D - Reflections - Graph Theory - Quadratic Functions (group activity included) - Coordinate Plane - LCM - Equivalent Fractions - Ratios - Game Theory (group activity included) - Divide with Remainders - Add and Subtract Fractions Social Studies - Vikings - Boston Massacre - Westward Expansion - Parthenon - Space Race (group activity included) - Trench Warfare - Silk Road - Industrial Revolution - Civicstown - Machu Picchu - Pyramids - Stickball - Grocery Go! - The Colosseum - Civil War - Panama Canal - Deforestation in the Amazon - Map Dash! (group activity included) Science - Human Eye - V8 Engine - Photosynthesis - Circulatory System - Respiratory System - Glaciers - Law of Reflection (group activity included) - Periodic Table - Simple Machines - Sonic Shapes - Tornado Factory - Fibonacci Forest Quest - Fireworks Factory - Animal Cell Lab - Big Dig - Seismic Shake - Electric Escape - Bird Beak Bonanza (group activity included) ELA - Romeo & Juliet - The Great Race - GrammarBot: Modifiers

About

Subtraction Fun

Features
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Subtraction Fun House is a kid-friendly learning game designed to help children practice subtraction facts in a clear, encouraging way. Each level focuses on one subtraction set, helping students build confidence step by step. Children receive immediate feedback, positive reinforcement, and fun celebrations when a level is complete. Features • Subtraction facts from 1–10 • Simple, focused practice with no distractions • Instant feedback for correct and incorrect answers • Star ratings to track progress over time • Fun visual celebrations that motivate learning Parent-Friendly Design Parents can unlock all levels with a single one-time purchase. A built-in parent gate prevents accidental purchases and settings changes. Sound effects and progress can be managed from the Settings screen. Privacy First This app contains no ads and does not collect personal information. It is designed with children, families, and classrooms in mind.

Screenshots

McGraw Hill AR4 screens
Subtraction Fun4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: McGraw Hill AR at none against Subtraction Fun's 1. McGraw Hill AR also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.2). 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. Subtraction Fun sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. McGraw Hill AR asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
McGraw Hill AR versus Subtraction Fun: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMcGraw Hill ARSubtraction Fun
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (77 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings77 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size127 MB7 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperMcGraw-Hill School Education GroupJTM

In-app purchases

None

McGraw Hill AR

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Subtraction Fun

One-time1
  • Unlock All Levels$3.99

Questions

Is McGraw Hill AR free?
McGraw Hill AR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Subtraction Fun free?
Subtraction Fun is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do McGraw Hill AR or Subtraction Fun have ads?
Neither McGraw Hill AR nor Subtraction Fun shows ads.

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