Number Line vs Drill Math Word Problems
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Number Line
This educational game helps students master fractions, decimals, and percents. Players order equivalent values on a number line by dragging and dropping circles. It offers multiple levels and scores based on speed and accuracy.
- Order fractions, decimals, and percents
- Interactive number line gameplay
- Multiple difficulty levels
- Scoring based on speed and accuracy
- Drag-and-drop interface
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My new app NumberLine2 for iOS7, iPad & iPhone5 is now available. Go to numberline2.com or tap on “Developer Apps” to find it. *************************************** WINNER OF THE VIRGINIA MOBILE LEARNING APPS DEVELOPMENT CHALLENGE *************************************** Number Line is an educational game app to help students learn about fractions, decimals, and percents by ordering equivalent fractions, decimals, and percents on a number line. The app features multiple levels where the player must drag circles with either a percent, decimal or fraction onto a number line in the correct sequence. A score is earned based on the time it takes to put all the circles in the correct order (faster is better), plus points for each correct placement, minus points for each error.
Drill Math Word Problems
This app offers a distraction-free environment for children to practice and master fundamental math skills through word problems. It includes various math topics with adjustable difficulty levels and a practice mode for focused learning.
- Addition word problems
- Randomly generated questions
- Three difficulty levels
- Practice mode
- Customizable question types
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Banana Math App is a fun way to practice and master fundamental math facts. The user interface is simple and clear with no distractions, allowing for kids to focus on learning. Some of the salient features are: - Addition Word Problems (free) - Subtraction Word Problems (locked) - Algebra Word Problems (locked) - Geometry (locked) - Time Problems (locked) - Randomly generated questions. - Three difficulty levels - Practice mode - Allows to practice a given feature. - Settings - Turn on/off the type of questions to include. Enjoy learning...
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Drill Math Word Problems at 3.5 against Number Line's 3.0. Number Line's advantage is review sentiment (68% vs 37%) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Drill Math Word Problems holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Number Line has 663 ratings behind it against 56, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 68% of Number Line's written reviews are positive against 37% of Drill Math Word Problems's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
| Parameter | Number Line | Drill Math Word Problems |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (663 ratings) | 3.5 (56 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 68.0% of reviews — better | 36.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 663 — better | 56 |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 2.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Todd Bowden | Power Math Apps LLC |
Customer experience
Number Line
Drill Math Word Problems
User reviews
Number Line
From 663 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 📚 Excellent educational tool for teaching fractions, decimals, and percents
- 🎮 Addictive and fun gameplay that engages students
- 🎨 Gorgeous design with simple and elegant interface
- ✅ Helps build number sense and improves mathematical understanding
- 💯 Free application with high-quality execution
Room to improve
- 🐛 Difficult to move numbers/circles on screen
- 🐛 Screen slides left and right unintentionally
- 🐛 Some circles won't move at all
- ❌ No level progression saving - always restarts at level 1
- ❌ Missing UI elements (no visible done button)
Drill Math Word Problems
From 56 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Good for basic math practice
- 💡 Creative game idea
- 📝 Allows writing out problems
- ✅ Good for learning math facts
- 🚀 Keeps kids engaged
Room to improve
- 👎 Too easy for older grades
- 💸 Expensive in-app purchases
- 💰 Not free, many sections require payment
- 🐛 Geometry tiles blank
- 🐛 In-app purchases not working
Bugs and requests
Number Line
Reported bugs
5 issues- Numbers/circles difficult or impossible to move
- Screen slides horizontally when trying to interact with numbers
- Some circles unresponsive to touch input
- Done button not visible or accessible
- Level progress not saved between sessions
Requested features
9 requests- Remember last level completed and save progress
- User login system to track multiple users per device
- Level selector to start at higher levels
- Toggle options for decimals, fractions, and percents separately
- Adjustable decimal point precision (1, 2, or 3 digits)
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- High score list and performance tracking
- Easier beginner levels for young children
- Ability to view completed number line for comparison
- Younger version or kid-friendly levels with fewer items
Drill Math Word Problems
Reported bugs
9 issues- Cannot get into settings
- Website won't accept comments for reporting problems
- Geometry tiles are blank for pattern questions
- In-app purchases not working
- Answer tiles do not display images
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- Program crashes when trying to choose an answer on the chalkboard
- Bought in a bundle, now asking to buy again
- Blank boxes instead of answers
- Small print on iPhone
Requested features
5 requests- Track student progress
- Simple number sense for preschoolers
- Prompt that reads problems for non-readers
- Ability to show work
- More challenging problems for older students
In-app purchases
Number Line
No in-app purchases
Drill Math Word Problems
No in-app purchases
Questions
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