Comparison

MathBoard vs Mots

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

Mots

Features
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Une application pour jouer, comprendre et utiliser le langage des notions mathématiques de base. Il s'agit de retrouver un mot en répondant à de petites devinettes que nous nommons énigmes et auxquelles il faut répondre pour trouver le nombre correspondant aux différentes lettres de l'alphabet. Ces questions permettent de revoir quelques petites notions de calcul mental et en quelque sorte de joindre l'utile à l'agréable, le ludique au sérieux. Le bouton d'un coffre est utilisé pour faire apparaître la bonne lettre et une image valide la réussite. Comme pour beaucoup de nos autres applications, Mots secrets est personnalisable et chacun, parent ou professionnel, peut ajouter ses mots, ses photos ou illustrations et élever ainsi le niveau des énigmes en fonction de ses choix ou de ses objectifs propres. Un grand merci à Jean-Pierre RAMOGNINO qui a eu l'idée de cette application et qui a écrit toutes les devinettes.

Screenshots

MathBoard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: MathBoard at every 2 months against Mots's every 7 months. MathBoard also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Mots's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $4.99). On ads, in-app purchases 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

MathBoard costs $4.99 and Mots $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MathBoard ships an update every 2 months, Mots every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and May 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
MathBoard versus Mots: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMathBoardMots
Price$4.99$1.99 — better
Rating4.4 (448 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews72.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings448 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPad
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPalaSoftware Inc.CROMBEZ Emmanuel

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

Mots

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

MathBoard

No in-app purchases

None

Mots

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MathBoard free?
MathBoard costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mots free?
Mots costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do MathBoard or Mots have ads?
Neither MathBoard nor Mots shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MathBoard or Mots?
MathBoard ships an update every 2 months, and Mots every 7 months. Most recently, MathBoard was updated on October 14, 2026 and Mots on May 17, 2026.

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