Comparison

Basic Math Deluxe vs Principles of Supervision DSST

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

Head to head
About

Basic Math Deluxe

This educational app offers a versatile math learning experience for multiple ages and skill levels. It features customizable quizzes, different input methods, and progress tracking to support a child's growing mathematical abilities.

Highlights
  • Keypad and MCQ input modes
  • Right-to-left keypad for multi-line problems
  • Specific multiplication tables
  • Mixed operator quizzes
  • Timer and sound effects
  • Performance report cards
  • User account setup
Features
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If you face any problem/issue, please use the Email Feedback function in the app. ************************************************************ Just one App for multiple ages, multiple grades, multiple levels and unlimited decks. You only need just this one App for your child's learning needs. This learning tool will not be obsolete as your child grows older and acquires new skills. No limitations because the features and settings are user-configurable. ************************************************************ Features: - keypad entry (no more guesswork) and MCQ buttons (for early learners). This app also has the unique right to left keypad mode, mimicking the traditional method of solving multi-line problems (check the screenshots). The usual calculator mode where digits appear from left to right is also supported. - specific multiplication tables eg 4 times, 5 times - mixed mode quiz where questions involving random operators will be presented. For learners looking for variety and challenge, this is it. - timer and sound effects - visual feedback is provided for both correct and wrong answers. - report card to review your performance in past exercises, including the time taken - setup different user accounts Settings page to configure: - Time delay before showing the next question - Level of difficulty by setting the max and min operand values - Display of questions either as a single-line number statement or as double-line working statement mode.

About

Principles of Supervision DSST

Prepare for your exam with customized quizzes and detailed answer explanations. Study on the go and test your knowledge until you are confident in passing.

Highlights
  • Customized quizzes
  • Detailed answer explanations
  • On-the-go study
  • Progress tracking
  • Exam preparation
Features
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Peterson's Principles of Supervision DSST Quiz app lets you study on the go for test day. Test yourself with customized quizzes, complete with detailed answer explanations, until you feel fully prepared to pass your exam. Please note: Some features, including access to certain quizzes and detailed answer explanations, require an additional in-app purchase. Terms of use: https://www.petersons.com/terms-of-use.aspx

Screenshots

Basic Math Deluxe4 screens
Principles of Supervision DSST4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Basic Math Deluxe at 100% against Principles of Supervision DSST's 50%. Basic Math Deluxe also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). Principles of Supervision DSST's advantage is price (Free vs $1.99) and rating (4.7 vs 4.0). On ads 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

Principles of Supervision DSST is free to download; Basic Math Deluxe costs $1.99 up front. Principles of Supervision DSST sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $18.99 per month. Basic Math Deluxe asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Principles of Supervision DSST holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Principles of Supervision DSST has 12 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Basic Math Deluxe's written reviews are positive against 50% of Principles of Supervision DSST's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Basic Math Deluxe ships an update every 3 months, Principles of Supervision DSST fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
Basic Math Deluxe versus Principles of Supervision DSST: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBasic Math DeluxePrinciples of Supervision DSST
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.0 (2 ratings)4.7 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings212 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperExplorer TechnologiesPeterson's, LLC

Customer experience

Basic Math Deluxe

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Principles of Supervision DSST

All ratings12 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

Basic Math Deluxe

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Principles of Supervision DSST

Subscriptions2
  • 1 Month$18.991 Month
  • 1 month1 Month trial$18.991 Month

Questions

Is Basic Math Deluxe free?
Basic Math Deluxe costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Principles of Supervision DSST free?
Principles of Supervision DSST is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Basic Math Deluxe or Principles of Supervision DSST?
Principles of Supervision DSST is rated higher. Basic Math Deluxe averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Principles of Supervision DSST averages 4.7 from 12 ratings.
Do Basic Math Deluxe or Principles of Supervision DSST have ads?
Neither Basic Math Deluxe nor Principles of Supervision DSST shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Basic Math Deluxe or Principles of Supervision DSST?
Basic Math Deluxe ships an update every 3 months, and Principles of Supervision DSST fortnightly. Most recently, Basic Math Deluxe was updated on October 23, 2026 and Principles of Supervision DSST on October 24, 2026.

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