MathBoard vs Math Drillz
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
Math Drillz
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Math Drillz helps learners of all ages master multiplication, division, addition and subtraction through quick, engaging, and distraction-free practice. No internet, no ads — just focused math learning. Features: • Clean, simple design for all ages • Practice tables up to 12×12 (including negative numbers) • Track your progress locally • 100% offline – no data collection
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Math Drillz at Free against MathBoard's $4.99. MathBoard's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On ads, in-app purchases and 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
Math Drillz is free to download; MathBoard costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | MathBoard | Math Drillz |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.4 (448 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 72.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 448 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | PalaSoftware Inc. | gentry Tran |
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
Math Drillz
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
MathBoard
No in-app purchases
Math Drillz
No in-app purchases
Questions
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