MathBoard Addition vs Splash Math
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.
Splash Math
This app transforms math practice into engaging games for children in Kindergarten through 5th grade. It helps build strong math skills, boost confidence, and foster a love for learning through adaptive play and rewards. Parents and teachers trust it for its safe, ad-free, and effective educational approach.
- Play-based math learning
- Adaptive practice by grade level
- Covers K-5 math curriculum
- Rewards and streaks for motivation
- Safe, ad-free experience
- Builds math skills and confidence
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Splash Math – Fun Learning Games by Grade (K–5) Award-winning learning app trusted by 60M kids and 1.6M teachers! Splash Math turns practice into play — helping kids in Kindergarten to Grade 5 build strong math skills, gain confidence, and actually enjoy learning. Awards & Recognition - Winner of Tabby Award – Best Educational App - Featured as “#1 Education App” by Apple - Trusted by 1.6M teachers and loved by 60M learners worldwideSplash Math turns practice into play — helping kids in Kindergarten to Grade 5 build strong math skills, gain confidence, and actually enjoy learning. Why Families Love Splash Math “A lifesaver for my daughter — she went from struggling to excelling in weeks!” – Parent of a 3rd Grader “My kids think they’re playing games, but they’re learning every minute.” – Parent of a 1st Grader “Perfect for independent learning — my son explores at his own pace.” – Parent of a 4th Grader What Your Child Will Learn → Kindergarten - Counting, comparing numbers, and basic addition/subtraction - Understanding ones and tens, positional words, and coins → Grade 1 - Addition/subtraction strategies and word problems - Time, money, and simple measurement concepts → Grade 2 - Skip-counting, arrays, and operations within 100 - Estimation, reading graphs, and understanding A.M. vs P.M. → Grade 3 - Place value, fractions, multiplication, and division - Area, perimeter, time, and money mastery → Grade 4 - Multi-digit operations and number theory - Fractions, decimals, geometry, and advanced problem-solving → Grade 5 - Fractions, decimals, and volume calculations - Unit conversions and graphing on coordinate planes Why Kids Love It - Play-based learning keeps kids excited and motivated - Adaptive practice adjusts to each child’s skill level - Rewards and streaks make learning addictive (in a good way!) - Safe, ad-free experience parents can trust Subscription & Free Trial Try it free! Get full access during your free trial, then choose a flexible plan that fits your family. Enjoy unlimited learning games, lessons, and rewards with one subscription. Need Help? We’re here for you → https://support.splashlearn.com/hc/en-us Privacy & Terms Your child’s safety comes first. - https://www.splashlearn.com/privacy - https://www.splashlearn.com/terms-of-use
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MathBoard Addition at none against Splash Math's 14. Splash Math's advantage is ratings volume (4.5K vs 118) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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
Both are free to download. Splash Math sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. MathBoard Addition asks for nothing beyond the download.
Splash Math holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Splash Math has 4.5K ratings behind it against 118, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 69% of MathBoard Addition's written reviews are positive against 63% of Splash Math'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, Splash Math every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 5, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MathBoard Addition | Splash Math |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (118 ratings) | 4.6 (4.5K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 68.6% of reviews — better | 62.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 118 | 4.5K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | #195 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 493 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | PalaSoftware Inc. | StudyPad, Inc. |
Customer experience
MathBoard Addition
Splash Math
Bugs and requests
MathBoard Addition
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Splash Math
Reported bugs
3 issues- Incorrect scoring/feedback on answers
- Inability to sync progress across devices
- Unexpected charges and subscription issues
Requested features
4 requests- Add more grade levels and content
- Provide option to purchase full access without subscription
- Improve alignment with local curriculum and standards
- Fix bugs and improve stability
In-app purchases
MathBoard Addition
No in-app purchases
Splash Math
- One Month Full Access7 Days trial$7.991 Month
- Splash Math7 Days trial2 variants$9.991 Month
- One Month Full Access7 Days trial$9.991 Month
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- 1 Month Math & English7 Days trial$11.991 Month
- SplashLearn Solo - Monthly7 Days trial$11.991 Month
- SplashLearn Membership Monthly7 Days trial$11.991 Month
- 3 Month Splash Math Access7 Days trial$29.993 Months
- SplashMath 1 Year Full Access7 Days trial$59.991 Year
- SplashLearn Solo - Yearly7 Days trial$69.991 Year
- SplashLearn Membership Yearly7 Days trial$69.991 Year
- Splash Math7 Days trial$79.991 Year
- 1 Year Math & English7 Days trial$89.991 Year
- Splash Math$23.99
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