# MathBoard vs Think 3D

The clearest difference is price: Think 3D at Free against MathBoard's $4.99. MathBoard's advantage is ratings volume (448 vs 45). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Think 3D is free to download; MathBoard costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for MathBoard against 4.5 for Think 3D. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MathBoard has 448 ratings behind it against 45, 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 Think 3D's.

MathBoard ships an update every 2 months, Think 3D monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and August 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MathBoard | Think 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.4 (448 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mathboard/id373909837/reviews) | **[4.5 (45 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/think-3d/id463364378/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **448** | 45 |
| Positive reviews | 72.7% of reviews | **80.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 11 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PalaSoftware Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/282914457) | [Paul Hangas](https://appshunter.io/developer/433121902) |

## 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


### Think 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/think-3d/id463364378)

Explore and manipulate 3D shapes on your screen with intuitive controls. Create unique, colorful combinations and save or share your designs. Perfect for anyone interested in 3D modeling and design.

**Highlights:** Explore and interact with 3D shapes, Create unlimited combinations, Add or remove shapes easily, Rotate and zoom 3D creations, Save and share designs, Print 3D creations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MathBoard free?

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

### Is Think 3D free?

Think 3D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MathBoard or Think 3D?

Think 3D is rated higher. MathBoard averages 4.4 out of 5 from 448 ratings, while Think 3D averages 4.5 from 45 ratings.

### Do MathBoard or Think 3D have ads?

Neither MathBoard nor Think 3D shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MathBoard or Think 3D?

MathBoard ships an update every 2 months, and Think 3D monthly. Most recently, MathBoard was updated on September 30, 2026 and Think 3D on August 26, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*