Comparison

Partial Difference Subtraction vs Map Burger Japan

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

Head to head
About

Partial Difference Subtraction

Features
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Partial Differences Subtraction helps students learn and practice the partial differences subtraction method step by step. The app gives students a visual way to subtract numbers by working with each place value separately. The partial differences are then combined to find the final answer. Students can solve randomly generated problems or enter their own subtraction problems. The number of digits can be adjusted for different skill levels. The Partial Differences Method: In the partial differences method, each place value is subtracted separately from left to right. For example, in 936 − 580, the partial differences are 400, −50, and 6. These are then combined to get the final answer: 356. 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.” — R. Zeni, Ecole Sandy Hill Elementary, Abbotsford, BC, Canada Easy to Use: The numbers are aligned automatically so students can focus on solving each column. After the student solves the operation for each column, the correct answer moves into the right place. If the student presses the wrong button, the answer appears above the keyboard but does not move. Features: - Step-by-step partial differences subtraction practice - Each number can have 2–3 digits - Randomly generated or manually entered problems - Current operation for each column can be hidden - Operands of the current operation can be highlighted - Customizable interface colors - Adjustable animation speed Other iDevBooks Math Apps: Other iDevBooks math apps include Column Addition, Long Multiplication, Long Division, Column Subtraction, Visual Multiplication Table, Partial Quotients Division, Partial Products Multiplication, 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

Map Burger Japan

Learn the geography of Japan through a fun quiz game. Correctly answer questions to build a burger and complete the map of Japan. An ad-supported free version is available, with a paid ad-free option.

Highlights
  • Learn Japanese prefectures
  • Quiz-based learning
  • Burger building game mechanic
  • Map completion challenge
  • Free to play with ads
Features
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It is a game app to master the fun outline map of Japan. John's Special burger, why cheese has a form of Japanese prefectures? ! When the correct answer to this quiz, hamburger is another service from a manager. Toward the completion of the map of Japan, let's challenge quiz! ・This app is available for free with sponsor's ad displayed . ・If you don't want the ads, I recommend the paid version that doesn't display advertising.

Screenshots

Partial Difference Subtraction4 screens
Map Burger Japan2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Map Burger Japan at Free against Partial Difference Subtraction's $3.99. Map Burger Japan also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 9 months) and iOS requirement (12.1 vs 17.6). Partial Difference Subtraction's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Map Burger Japan is free to download; Partial Difference Subtraction costs $3.99 up front. Map Burger Japan sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Partial Difference Subtraction asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Partial Difference Subtraction ships an update every 9 months, Map Burger Japan every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Partial Difference Subtraction versus Map Burger Japan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPartial Difference SubtractionMap Burger Japan
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.612.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEsa HelttulaHIKARI NAKASHIMA

In-app purchases

None

Partial Difference Subtraction

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Map Burger Japan

One-time1
  • To hide ad$2.99

Questions

Is Partial Difference Subtraction free?
Partial Difference Subtraction costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Map Burger Japan free?
Map Burger Japan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Partial Difference Subtraction or Map Burger Japan have ads?
Map Burger Japan shows ads; Partial Difference Subtraction does not.
Which is updated more often, Partial Difference Subtraction or Map Burger Japan?
Partial Difference Subtraction ships an update every 9 months, and Map Burger Japan every 2 months. Most recently, Partial Difference Subtraction was updated on October 8, 2026 and Map Burger Japan on October 19, 2026.

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