Comparison

Cabri Express Primary vs matpad

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

Head to head

Cabri Express Primary

The all-in-one math app

About

Cabri Express Primary

Features

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Features of Cabri Express Primary include a super easy primary calculator, geometry instruments, 2D & 3D shapes plus a dynamic geometry environment. App wrapped in an intuitive app that kids love to use. The primary version distinguishes itself from the secondary version in the look and in the calculator: the division is arithmetic (per default) and decimal numbers, fractions, roots and trigonometric functions are not made extra visible. These adjustments are the results of reviews with math education experts and with ministries of education. With its friendly interface, Cabri Express allows students to visualize and manipulate abstract mathematical concepts. The app is a laboratory in which they explore, model, and investigate without any limits. Cabri is free, it is the reference software for dynamic mathematics. It has been used for more than 25 years by millions of teachers and students around the world. Good maths for students and power & ease for teachers, to teach math not the software.

About

matpad

Features

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Matpad est un cahier de mathématiques pour poser des opérations, fractions, tableaux et conversions sur iPad utile en cas de TND ou DYS. Préconisé par les ergothérapeutes et les associations

Screenshots

Cabri Express Primary4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Cabri Express Primary at Free against matpad's $3.99. Cabri Express Primary also leads on device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.6). matpad's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). On ads and in-app purchases 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

Cabri Express Primary is free to download; matpad costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cabri Express Primary ships an update every 2 months, matpad every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level

Cabri Express Primary versus matpad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Cabri Express Primary	matpad
Price	Free — better	$3.99
Update frequency	Every 2 months	Every 5 days — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better	iPad
Requires iOS	14.0 — better	17.6
Further details — not scored
Size	101 MB	3 MB
Age rating	12+	4+
Developer	Cabrilog SAS	Laura SENDAT

In-app purchases

None

Cabri Express Primary

No in-app purchases

None

matpad

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cabri Express Primary free?

Cabri Express Primary is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is matpad free?

matpad costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

Do Cabri Express Primary or matpad have ads?

Neither Cabri Express Primary nor matpad shows ads.

Which is updated more often, Cabri Express Primary or matpad?

Cabri Express Primary ships an update every 2 months, and matpad every 5 days. Most recently, Cabri Express Primary was updated on October 3, 2026 and matpad on October 14, 2026.