Comparison

Pattern Sets vs Multiplication Tables!

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

Head to head
About

Pattern Sets

This app helps young learners develop number sense by practicing subitizing, the ability to quickly recognize quantities without counting. It features various dot patterns, dice patterns, and 10-frames for practice, with adjustable settings for exposure time and quantity range.

Highlights
  • Subitizing practice
  • Dot patterns
  • Dice patterns
  • 10-frames
  • Adjustable time and quantity
  • Two-color patterns
Features
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Subitizing, or quickly recognizing the quantity of objects in a group without having to count, is an important number sense skill. Practice recognizing the number of dots in a variety of pattern types including from 1 to 10 dots. Dice patterns and patterns based on 10-frames are included. Patterns are made with one or two colors. Set the length of time a pattern is shown and the range of dots displayed. The iPad version also incorporates up to 20 dots and two 10 Frames Pattern Sets is one app in the NumberSense series designed at Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois for K-2 grade students. In addition to the support website, see www.augustana.edu/numbersense for information about the project. Pattern Sets is one app in the NumberSense series designed at Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois for K-2 grade students. In addition to the support website, see www.augustana.edu/numbersense for information about the project.

About

Multiplication Tables!

This app makes learning multiplication and division fun and engaging for elementary students. It offers flexible practice modes, exciting challenges, and rewarding games to help children master times tables up to 20. Parents can track progress and customize themes and sounds.

Highlights
  • Practice multiplication and division tables 2-20
  • Sequential and random practice modes
  • Multiple choice and keypad input
  • Adjustable learning levels (up to 20)
  • Timed and untimed test modes
  • Reinforcing mini-games
  • Progress tracking and statistics
Features
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Master Multiplication & Division the Fun Way! Turn math practice into play! Help your child become a multiplication and division champion with our engaging, colorful, and easy-to-use learning app. Perfect for elementary students, this app makes mastering times tables (up to 20!) an exciting adventure. Why Kids & Parents Love It: Learn Your Way Practice tables from 2–20 in sequence (2×1, 2×2…) or mix them up with Random mode for an extra challenge. Master both Multiplication (×) and Division (÷). Boost Recall Skills Start with Multiple Choice answers or switch to the kid-friendly Keypad to strengthen memory and confidence. Flexible Learning Levels Focus on tables up to 12 (standard), extend to 15, or master all the way to 20. Grows with your child’s skills. Exciting Test Mode Add a timer for fast-paced challenges or practice at your own pace without pressure. Fun Math Games Reinforce learning through engaging mini-games designed around times tables. Awesome Rewards Earn badges and coins for progress and perfect scores—kids love collecting them! Track Progress View quiz history and detailed statistics to monitor improvement and identify areas to practice. Vibrant Themes Customize the look with Light, Dark, Blue, Green, Yellow, Purple, Peach, or System Default themes. Engaging Sounds Fun sound effects make learning lively (can be turned on/off anytime). Parent Controls Important settings (like resetting progress) are protected with a simple parent verification.

Screenshots

Pattern Sets4 screens
Multiplication Tables!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Multiplication Tables! at every 9 days against Pattern Sets's every 7 months. Multiplication Tables! also leads on ratings volume (5.8K vs 1). Pattern Sets's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pattern Sets holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Multiplication Tables! has 5.8K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pattern Sets ships an update every 7 months, Multiplication Tables! every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Pattern Sets versus Multiplication Tables!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPattern SetsMultiplication Tables!
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.8 (5.8K ratings)
Positive reviews—88.8% of reviews
Number of ratings15.8K — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB98 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperClassroom Focused Software3MB Solutions, Inc

Customer experience

Pattern Sets

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Multiplication Tables!

All ratings5,778 ratings
Positive94.3%
Neutral2.4%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews240 reviews
Positive88.8%
Neutral3.8%
Negative7.5%

Bugs and requests

Pattern Sets

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Multiplication Tables!

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Incorrect answers being marked as correct
  • Issues with the audio/voice feature
  • Problems with the app's responsiveness or sensitivity

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add multiplication songs or games
  • Randomize the order of questions
  • Implement a timer or time-based challenges
  • Introduce a progress tracking system
  • Add more advanced levels or difficulty options

In-app purchases

None

Pattern Sets

No in-app purchases

None

Multiplication Tables!

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pattern Sets free?
Pattern Sets is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Multiplication Tables! free?
Multiplication Tables! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Pattern Sets or Multiplication Tables!?
Pattern Sets is rated higher. Pattern Sets averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Multiplication Tables! averages 4.8 from 5.8K ratings.
Do Pattern Sets or Multiplication Tables! have ads?
Neither Pattern Sets nor Multiplication Tables! shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pattern Sets or Multiplication Tables!?
Pattern Sets ships an update every 7 months, and Multiplication Tables! every 9 days. Most recently, Pattern Sets was updated on September 24, 2026 and Multiplication Tables! on October 3, 2026.

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