# Number Line vs Drill Math Word Problems

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Number Line | Drill Math Word Problems |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (663 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/number-line/id319589184/reviews) | **[3.5 (56 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drill-math-word-problems/id508237800/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **663** | 56 |
| Positive reviews | **68.0% of reviews** | 36.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | **2.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Todd Bowden](https://appshunter.io/developer/319589187) | [Power Math Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/401263763) |

## What reviewers say

### Number Line

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/number-line/id319589184)

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.

**Highlights:** Order fractions, decimals, and percents, Interactive number line gameplay, Multiple difficulty levels, Scoring based on speed and accuracy, Drag-and-drop interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 📚 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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)

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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)


### Drill Math Word Problems

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drill-math-word-problems/id508237800)

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.

**Highlights:** Addition word problems, Randomly generated questions, Three difficulty levels, Practice mode, Customizable question types

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good for basic math practice
- 💡 Creative game idea
- 📝 Allows writing out problems
- ✅ Good for learning math facts
- 🚀 Keeps kids engaged

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Too easy for older grades
- 💸 Expensive in-app purchases
- 💰 Not free, many sections require payment
- 🐛 Geometry tiles blank
- 🐛 In-app purchases not working

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Number Line free?

Number Line is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Drill Math Word Problems free?

Drill Math Word Problems is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Number Line or Drill Math Word Problems?

Drill Math Word Problems is rated higher. Number Line averages 3.0 out of 5 from 663 ratings, while Drill Math Word Problems averages 3.5 from 56 ratings.

### Do Number Line or Drill Math Word Problems have ads?

Neither Number Line nor Drill Math Word Problems shows ads.

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