MathBoard Addition vs Fact Triangles
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.
Fact Triangles
Practice multiplication and addition math facts up to 12 with customizable problem sets. Track progress with detailed feedback on correct and missed answers after each set. Offers focused practice on specific number ranges for targeted learning.
- Practice math facts 1-12
- Customizable problem sets (5, 10, 20, 25)
- Focus on specific number sets
- Identify any fact family member
- Immediate feedback on attempts
- Progress tracking (correct, missed, time)
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Part of the Math Practice Tools CFS Bundle Practice math facts 1-12 using Fact Triangles. Set the problems to practice in sets of 5, 10, 20, or 25. Practice all facts by selecting the addends or factors from 1-12 or focus on these sets (2, 3, 4); (5, 6, 7); (8, 9, 10); or (11, 12). The iPad version allows making choices for both addends and both factors. • At the request of Kindergarten and First Grade teachers, added option to create problem sets with Sums 1 to 5 and Sums 1 to 10. Also included options for Sums 1 to 20; Sums 5 to 10; Sums 10 to 15; Sums 15 to 20; Sums 10 to 20. The sum or product is always placed at the top of the triangle. But, the fact family member you must identify can be any of the three members. Feedback is provided as each problem is attempted. After each set of problems is completed, the total number correct, missed, and the time used to complete the set are displayed. On the iPad version you'll see all of your problems and answers. On the iPod version, you can see up to 11 correct and 11 incorrect responses. Sound effects are set to off as default.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: MathBoard Addition at 4.4 against Fact Triangles's 1.0. MathBoard Addition also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (119 vs 2). Fact Triangles's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MathBoard Addition holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MathBoard Addition has 119 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of MathBoard Addition's written reviews are positive against 50% of Fact Triangles's.
MathBoard Addition ships an update every 2 months, Fact Triangles every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MathBoard Addition | Fact Triangles |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (119 ratings) — better | 1.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 68.6% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 119 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 9 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 10.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | PalaSoftware Inc. | Classroom Focused Software |
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MathBoard Addition
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In-app purchases
MathBoard Addition
No in-app purchases
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No in-app purchases
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