# MathBoard vs Math Facts

The clearest difference is price: Math Facts at Free against MathBoard's $4.99. Math Facts also leads on ratings volume (16K vs 448). MathBoard's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 9 months). On rating, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Math Facts is free to download; MathBoard costs $4.99 up front. Math Facts sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. MathBoard asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for MathBoard against 4.5 for Math Facts. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Math Facts has 16K ratings behind it against 448, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of MathBoard's written reviews are positive against 80% of Math Facts's.

MathBoard ships an update every 2 months, Math Facts every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MathBoard | Math Facts |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.4 (448 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mathboard/id373909837/reviews) | **[4.5 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/math-facts-flash-cards/id1584946916/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 448 | **16K** |
| Positive reviews | 72.7% of reviews | **79.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 11 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PalaSoftware Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/282914457) | [New Marketing Lab, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1080727702) |

## What reviewers say

### MathBoard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mathboard/id373909837)

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great way to keep up math skills
- 👍 Customizable quizzes
- 👍 Chalkboard feature for working out problems
- 👍 Tracks progress and results
- 👍 Flexible settings to target specific skills

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes
- 🔍 Limited options for restricting problem types
- 🔍 Clunky number input method
- 🔍 Voice/audio can be annoying
- 🔍 Lack of handwriting recognition

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Math Facts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/math-facts-flash-cards/id1584946916)

Practice math facts with customizable flashcards. Focus on specific operations and number ranges, with optional timers for a challenging experience. Track progress with a detailed scorecard.

**Highlights:** No ads or distractions, Customizable math facts and number ranges, Unlimited flashcard quizzes, Optional timers for challenging practice, Scorecard and history for progress tracking, Parental involvement features

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Math Facts Pro - Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Math Facts Pro - Annually | $9.99 | per year |
| Math Facts Pro - Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Effective for practicing math skills
- 🚀 Quick and efficient
- 🔒 No ads or in-app purchases
- 👍 Customizable settings
- 👍 Helps improve math performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional issues with question selection
- 🔍 Lack of answer feedback when wrong
- 🔍 Limited customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional glitches or freezing
- Compatibility issues on older devices

**Requested features**

- Option to choose any number range
- Ability to review missed questions
- More time setting options
- Ability to customize backgrounds/themes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MathBoard free?

MathBoard costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Math Facts free?

Math Facts is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MathBoard or Math Facts?

Math Facts is rated higher. MathBoard averages 4.4 out of 5 from 448 ratings, while Math Facts averages 4.5 from 16K ratings.

### Do MathBoard or Math Facts have ads?

Neither MathBoard nor Math Facts shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MathBoard or Math Facts?

MathBoard ships an update every 2 months, and Math Facts every 9 months. Most recently, MathBoard was updated on September 21, 2026 and Math Facts on September 24, 2026.

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