MathBoard Addition vs Math Fact Master
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MathBoard Addition
This app helps learners of all ages master addition skills through interactive exercises and customizable difficulty. It offers a step-by-step problem solver, scratchboard for working out problems, and engaging learning activities. The app adapts to individual skill levels, promoting true comprehension rather than memorization.
- Customizable number ranges and digit formats
- Step-by-step Problem Solver
- Algebra-style equation support
- Multiple answer formats
- Built-in scratchboard
- Support for multiple student profiles
- iCloud Syncing
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The perfect starting point for mastering addition—now with iCloud Sync, Apple Pencil, speech input, and support for iPadOS 26’s new windowing system. MathBoard® Addition is the FREE “addition only” version of the award-winning MathBoard app, designed to help students of all ages learn to solve math problems—not just memorize answers. This highly configurable app adapts to each student’s skill level, from early learners beginning with single-digit addition to more advanced students tackling algebra-style equations. Whether at home or in the classroom, MathBoard Addition provides a supportive, hands-on learning environment that promotes true comprehension. Students can solve problems using a built-in scratchboard, get help through the step-by-step Problem Solver, and engage with learning activities like Find the Sign, Equality/Inequality, and Match Math (a memory game). Best of all, the app grows with your learner—difficulty settings, question styles, and number ranges are all customizable. Key Features • Configurable number ranges and digit formats (e.g., two-digit over one-digit) • Smart “wrong answer” generation to reduce guessing • Algebra-style equation support (e.g., 6 + x = 12) • Multiple answer formats: multiple choice and fill-in-the-blank • Built-in Problem Solver teaches step-by-step solutions • Built-in scratchboard for working out problems • Quick reference tables for counting and addition • Timed activities with countdown or stopwatch options • Save and share equation settings or student results • Support for multiple student profiles Optimized for the Latest Apple Tech • iCloud Syncing across devices • Apple Pencil and Magic Keyboard support • Speech Input and Text to Speech • iPadOS 26 windowing for multitasking Whether you’re teaching in the classroom or practicing at the kitchen table, MathBoard Addition offers a focused and engaging way to build math confidence—one equation at a time.
Math Fact Master
Master fundamental math operations with this app designed for grade school children. It offers flexible practice modes, customizable number sets, and detailed progress reports to help children build confidence and proficiency in addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
- Flashcard practice mode
- Challenge mode with typing answers
- Customizable operators and number sets
- Unlimited user profiles
- Detailed progress reports
- Email progress reports
- Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division
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Quotes from recent reviews: • "I am a teacher. I love this app! You thought of everything and put it in simple form..." • "As a teacher & parent, I think this is the Best Math Fact App yet. It has all 4 operations and allows you to choose exactly which #'s to drill" • “I have purchased many math apps for my 3rd grader and this is the one!!! It has everything I have been looking for. " • "...This is well worth the $0.99 which is cheaper than a single pack of flashcards..." This app's core concept was to create a flexible solution that a grade school child can easily navigate and that is robust enough to grow with your child as they grow their math knowledge. Overview – • FLASHCARD mode (practice) – Allows children to practice specific number sets and operators in the proven learning style of flashcards. Watch the flashcards flip like real flashcards! • CHALLENGE mode (exam) – Lets children test what they have learned by having to type in the answer • SIMPLE and FLEXIBLE – › Simple enough for your child to set and use › Flexible - Choose ANY combination of operators and number sets • PROFILES - Add unlimited number of profiles to monitor each child's progress • PROGRESS REPORTS! - Flexible reporting allows you to filter on numerous items to see your child's progress. › EMAIL Progress Reports - Ability to send your results to teachers, parents, or whoever! (Note: An active email account must be setup on the device to use this feature.) • ADDITION, SUBTRACTION, MULTIPLICATION, DIVISION • NUMBER SETS - We designed the app to start at a beginner’s level, but the difficulty can be increased by changing the settings. When working on the number sets with the default settings you will only be adding 0-9 to the selected number set or multiplying each number set by 0-9. (with corresponding subtraction and division problems) In settings, you can change the range from 0-9, to 0-12, 0-15, or 0-20. • SETTINGS menu - › Settings are customizable for each profile. › Ability to change the range of numbers from 0-9, to 0-12, 0-15, or 0-20. › Ability to select the number of problems to work in Challenge mode › Ability to set whether missed problems are repeated › Ability to display a timer in Challenge mode • RESULTS menu – Results screen displays after completing a set: › Summary by operator and number set shows the number of items answered right and wrong › Detailed listing of any actual problems missed - Note: When the problems missed are listed, they are shown with what the correct answer should be, not with the incorrect answer typed by the user. This way the user can study the solutions and try to do better next time. › Timed results – Gauge your child's aptitude by reviewing the time to complete a number set. Encourage your child to “beat their time". **If you like "Math Fact Master", check out our fun math facts games: › Star Math › Mathopolis: Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, and Division
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: MathBoard Addition at Free against Math Fact Master's $0.99. MathBoard Addition also leads on rating (4.4 vs 4.1). Math Fact Master's advantage is chart position (#48 vs unranked) and ratings volume (501 vs 118). On review sentiment, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
MathBoard Addition is free to download; Math Fact Master costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MathBoard Addition holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 118 and 501 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 69% of MathBoard Addition's written reviews are positive against 73% of Math Fact Master's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
MathBoard Addition ships an update every 2 months, Math Fact Master every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MathBoard Addition | Math Fact Master |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 4.4 (118 ratings) — better | 4.1 (501 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 68.6% of reviews | 73.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 118 | 501 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #48 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | PalaSoftware Inc. | TicTapTech, LLC |
Customer experience
MathBoard Addition
Math Fact Master
Bugs and requests
MathBoard Addition
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Math Fact Master
Reported bugs
3 issues- Incorrect scoring on some math problems
- Compatibility issues on certain devices
- Dark mode text not visible
Requested features
4 requests- Add more advanced math operations
- Ability to set custom number ranges
- Progress tracking and reporting for parents
- Gamification elements to increase engagement
In-app purchases
MathBoard Addition
No in-app purchases
Math Fact Master
No in-app purchases
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