Comparison

Column Addition vs Math Facts

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

Head to head
About

Column Addition

This educational app teaches and reinforces the column addition method with an interactive interface. Users can solve custom or random problems with adjustable number sizes and receive visual feedback on their progress. It includes optional jigsaw puzzles as a reward for solving problems.

Highlights
  • Interactive column addition learning
  • Customizable number of digits
  • Random and custom problem generation
  • Visual feedback and animations
  • Optional jigsaw puzzles
  • Adjustable interface colors and animations
Features
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Column Addition helps students learn and practice the column addition method step by step. The app aligns the numbers automatically so students can focus on solving each column. Carrying is handled visually with animations, helping students understand how digits move from one column to the next. Students can solve randomly generated problems or enter their own addition problems. The number of digits can be adjusted, making the app useful for different skill levels. Column addition is also known as columnar addition, long addition, or longhand addition. Features: - Add 2 or 3 numbers - Each number can have 1–5 digits - Randomly generated or manually entered problems - Automatic number alignment - Visual animated carrying - Current operation for each column can be hidden - Operands of the current operation can be highlighted - Customizable interface colors - Adjustable animation speed - Different interfaces for iPhone and iPad - 25 six-piece animal jigsaw puzzles - Puzzle feature can be turned on or off Reviews and Endorsements: Fun Educational Apps: “iDevBooks educational math apps make math enjoyable and entertaining. One of my sons was struggling with math and I must say the use of iDevBooks math apps has really helped him.” Professor Tim Pelton reviewed the sister app Column Subtraction: “Because no wrong entries are allowed the app provides a passive form of positive reinforcement and your child will likely improve in both confidence and competence with respect to the procedure.” Teacher endorsement: “The Math apps by Esa Helttula allow students to practice and reinforce the specific computation strategies taught in class, with as much or as little scaffolding as necessary. They also provide individualized feedback to each student, with an immediacy that is not always possible through pencil and paper practice.” — Rita Zeni, Ecole Sandy Hill Elementary, Abbotsford, BC, Canada Other iDevBooks Math Apps: Other iDevBooks math apps include Column Subtraction, Long Multiplication, Long Division, Lattice Multiplication, Visual Multiplication Table, Fraction Math, Partial Differences Subtraction, Partial Quotients Division, Partial Sums Addition, Decimal Rounding, and more. Feedback: New ideas to make this app better are welcome. Please visit idevbooks.com to give feedback. Privacy: This app has no ads, no in-app purchases, and does not transmit user data during operation. The app also does not contain links to other apps or to the web.

About

Math Facts

Features
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Say goodbye to math anxiety! MatX turns essential math practice—from mental math to vertical column addition with regrouping—into a rewarding daily adventure for students. Loved by parents and aligned with school curriculums, MatX makes mastering math facts stress-free and fun. Does your child struggle with carrying or borrowing? MatX is here to help. We've replaced boring worksheets with an engaging, interactive learning environment that kids actually want to play. WHY PARENTS & STUDENTS LOVE MATX: • Curriculum-Aligned: Practice vertical column math, carrying, and borrowing exactly as it is taught in the classroom. • 40+ Progressive Stages: A step-by-step journey from visual counting and number lines to advanced 3-digit calculations. • Daily Quests & Rewards: Students earn XP and rank up from "Beginner" to "Math Grandmaster," building consistent daily habits. • Smart Vertical Numpad: A custom-designed keyboard that makes it incredibly easy for kids to type answers for column math. • Mental Math Challenges: Boost calculation speed and confidence with targeted, time-based exercises. Unlock your child's full math potential with MatX! Download today and watch their confidence grow. PREMIUM ACCESS MatX is free to download and practice. We also offer optional In-App Purchases (Premium) to unlock unlimited daily questions, advanced math stages, and exclusive features to supercharge the learning journey. --- Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Column Addition4 screens
Math Facts4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Math Facts at Free against Column Addition's $3.99. Math Facts also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 8 months). Column Addition's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement 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

Math Facts is free to download; Column Addition costs $3.99 up front. Math Facts sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Column Addition asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Column Addition ships an update every 8 months, Math Facts every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Column Addition versus Math Facts: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterColumn AdditionMath Facts
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating3.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews86.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEsa HelttulaSedat YILDIZ

In-app purchases

None

Column Addition

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Math Facts

Subscriptions2
  • Remove Ads (1 Month)$3.991 Month
  • Remove Ads (1 Year)$24.991 Year
One-time3
  • 100 Diamonds$1.99
  • 500 Diamonds$7.99
  • 1000 Diamonds$9.99

Questions

Is Column Addition free?
Column Addition costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Math Facts free?
Math Facts is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Column Addition or Math Facts have ads?
Math Facts shows ads; Column Addition does not.
Which is updated more often, Column Addition or Math Facts?
Column Addition ships an update every 8 months, and Math Facts every 3 days. Most recently, Column Addition was updated on November 1, 2026 and Math Facts on October 29, 2026.

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