Comparison

MathBoard Addition vs Basic Fraction

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

About

Basic Fraction

Master fraction concepts with interactive games and visual aids. Practice addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, with extensions into algebra, decimals, and percentages. Suitable for children aged 12 and under.

Highlights
  • Identify and compare fractions visually
  • Simplify and perform fraction arithmetic
  • Algebraic fraction equations (Find X)
  • Convert fractions to decimals and percentages
  • Two engaging fraction-based games
  • Doodling for rough work
  • Customizable difficulty and display settings
Features
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Learn and practice the fundamental concepts about fractions including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. Extensions to fraction include algebra (introduction through Find x questions), decimal and percentage. 2 games are provided to make these fraction drills fun. Tic-Tac-Toe is a 2-player game where players take turn to mark the board and work on fractions. Word Galaxy is a single-player game that will flex the left and right hemisphere of the brain while the player solves fraction questions and a word/phrase puzzle. Suitable for kids 12 years old and below. Features: - Identify fractions with visual images - Compare 2 fractions with visual aid - Reduce/Simplify fraction - Perform addition,subtraction,multiplication, or division on 2 fractions - Visual feedback is provided for both correct and wrong answers. - Full rotational support - Doodling for rough work (please see screen shots for examples) - Help page - Share game token among devices - Find X feature: solve algebraic fraction equation - Video links to web casts on Fraction - Convert fraction to decimal and percentage - Single-player word/phrase puzzle game - Decimal and Percentage - User defined random function - Enhanced Help page Settings page to configure: - Time delay before showing the next question - Level of difficulty by setting the max denominator - Answers in mixed fraction or improper fraction - Show solution to arithmetic and simplify/reduce type of questions - Turn timer on/off - Show/Hide grade

Screenshots

MathBoard Addition4 screens
Basic Fraction4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MathBoard Addition at none against Basic Fraction's 1. MathBoard Addition also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (69% vs 36%). On price, update cadence, device support 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

Both are free to download. Basic Fraction sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MathBoard Addition asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MathBoard Addition ships an update every 2 months, Basic Fraction every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
MathBoard Addition versus Basic Fraction: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMathBoard AdditionBasic Fraction
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (119 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews68.6% of reviews — better36.4% of reviews
Number of ratings119 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.4
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPalaSoftware Inc.Explorer Technologies

Customer experience

MathBoard Addition

All ratings118 ratings
Positive85.6%
Neutral5.1%
Negative9.3%
Written reviews35 reviews
Positive68.6%
Neutral5.7%
Negative25.7%

Basic Fraction

Written reviews11 reviews
Positive36.4%
Neutral9.1%
Negative54.5%

In-app purchases

None

MathBoard Addition

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Basic Fraction

One-time1
  • Full upgrade$2.99

Questions

Is MathBoard Addition free?
MathBoard Addition is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Basic Fraction free?
Basic Fraction is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MathBoard Addition or Basic Fraction have ads?
Basic Fraction shows ads; MathBoard Addition does not.
Which is updated more often, MathBoard Addition or Basic Fraction?
MathBoard Addition ships an update every 2 months, and Basic Fraction every 3 months. Most recently, MathBoard Addition was updated on November 10, 2026 and Basic Fraction on November 1, 2026.

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