Comparison

MathBoard vs E

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

Head to head
About

MathBoard

This app offers a customizable math learning experience for children, adapting to various skill levels from basic arithmetic to algebra. It provides interactive tools like a scratchboard and a problem solver to teach problem-solving logic, not just memorization.

Highlights
  • Step-by-step problem solver
  • Random equation generation
  • Customizable number ranges
  • Intelligent wrong-answer generation
  • Built-in scratchboard
  • Multiple student profiles
  • Progress tracking
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MathBoard® is a powerful and highly configurable math learning app designed for children of all ages. From simple addition and subtraction in early grades to more advanced multiplication, division, and even algebraic equations, MathBoard adapts to meet each student’s level and pace. More than just drills, MathBoard encourages students to truly learn how to solve problems—not just guess the answers. With multiple question styles (including multiple choice and fill-in-the-blank), a built-in scratchboard for working out problems, and an interactive Problem Solver, MathBoard guides students step by step through the logic behind each answer. The app includes a variety of math activities such as Find the Sign, Equality/Inequality, and Match Math, making learning both engaging and effective. Difficulty levels automatically adjust based on your settings, ensuring that practice stays aligned with the student’s progress. What Teachers Are Saying “This is the best integer practice app or program I have found in 34 years of teaching math.” — Tim Seiber, Math Teacher “MathBoard has charm without losing track of its fundamental purpose.” — MacWorld (4 out of 5 mice) “A stunning app for teaching math. The number of customization options available makes this a brilliant app for making math fun.” — androapple Key Features • Step-by-step Problem Solver for addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division • Random equation generation for basic operations, squares, cubes, and square roots • Fully customizable number ranges and equation formats (e.g. 6 + x = 12) • Intelligent wrong-answer generation to discourage guessing • Built-in scratchboard for working through problems by hand • Activities and quizzes with countdown or elapsed time options • Multiple student profiles with progress tracking and sharing • Quick reference tables for counting, addition, subtraction, and multiplication • Full support for iCloud Sync • Designed for the latest Apple tech: • Apple Pencil • Apple Magic Keyboard • Text-to-Speech and Speech Input • Windowed multitasking in iPadOS 26

About

E

Features
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E-JOY儿童英语工作室致力于为2-12岁儿童提供小班定制式英语教学服务,目前有浦东两个教学中心。 我们采用国际学校的英语教学模式,传授母语为英语国家最受欢迎的PHONICS(自然拼读法)启蒙法,带领儿童和母语国家孩子在同一起跑线上通过大量原版书的阅读,积累大量词汇和句型,帮助提升读,写,听,说能力。 工作室每个月都开设免费的成人PHONICS课程,让更多的家长了解PHONICS,使家长能够用正确的方式和足够的自信陪伴孩子一起提高英语能力。 我们牛掰的教师团队有拥有国际学校多年英语教学经验的老师、有从事幼教经验丰富的老师、有多年教授外籍小朋友经验的老师等等,更有好评如潮的家长口碑。

Screenshots

MathBoard4 screens
E3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: E at Free against MathBoard's $4.99. E also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On ads, in-app purchases, 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

E is free to download; MathBoard costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MathBoard ships an update every 2 months, E weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
MathBoard versus E: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMathBoardE
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.4 (448 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews72.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings448 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPalaSoftware Inc.国云 李

Bugs and requests

MathBoard

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Problems with saving quiz settings
  • Incorrect answers marked as wrong
  • App crashes when interrupted by other apps

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add fractions, decimals, and more advanced math concepts
  • Improve number input with keypad
  • Allow creating custom quizzes
  • Provide more detailed progress tracking and analytics
  • Add parental controls to lock settings

E

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

MathBoard

No in-app purchases

None

E

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MathBoard free?
MathBoard costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is E free?
E is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MathBoard or E have ads?
Neither MathBoard nor E shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MathBoard or E?
MathBoard ships an update every 2 months, and E weekly. Most recently, MathBoard was updated on October 4, 2026 and E on September 28, 2026.

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