Comparison

Word Problems vs Math Vocabulary Cards, by MLC

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

Head to head
About

Word Problems

Practice addition and subtraction word problems with customizable difficulty. Focus on specific problem types and utilize interactive tools to aid in solving. Offers adjustable number ranges and an option for audio playback.

Highlights
  • Addition and subtraction practice
  • Customizable problem types
  • Adjustable number ranges
  • Interactive manipulatives
  • Audio playback option
  • Whiteboard feature (iPad)
Features
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Part of the Math Practice Tools CFS Bundle Practice math word problems with addition and subtraction. Select problem types to focus on Result Unknown, Change Unknown, and Start Unknown. All answers are 20 or less on the iPad and 10 or less on the iPod. Select the range of sums/minuends for the problem sets. On the iPad version: • Set the range of sums/minuends from 1-5, 1-10, 1-20, 10-15, 15-20, 10-20. • Select to use only addends and subtrahend/difference to 10 or include up to 20. • Select whether or not to include zero as addend and subtrahend/difference. On the iPod version: • Set the range of sums/minuends from 1-5 and 1-10 Use manipulatives (and a "white board" on the iPad version) to help solve each problem. Includes an option to have the problem read aloud. Designed as part of the NumberSense program at Augustana College in Rock Island, IL.

About

Math Vocabulary Cards, by MLC

This app helps students understand math terms with interactive flashcards. It offers definitions, examples, and practice modes, with options to hide or reveal information and switch between English and Spanish. It's designed for elementary classrooms and aligns with specific math curricula.

Highlights
  • Interactive flashcards with terms, examples, and definitions
  • Hide/reveal sections for practice
  • English and Spanish language support
  • Select cards by category or individually
  • Self-check mode for students
  • Share card sets via code for teachers
Features
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Math Vocabulary Cards help students deepen their conceptual understanding of key terms in mathematics. Each card features three sections: a math term, a representative example or model, and a concise definition. Each section can be hidden or revealed providing multiple options for practice. Vocabulary cards can be selected individually or by category and switched seamlessly between English and Spanish. Math Vocabulary Cards are ideal for elementary classrooms and other learning environments that use iPads. These key mathematical terms are featured throughout the Bridges in Mathematics K-5 curriculum. FEATURES: • Choose cards sets for grades K-2 or 3-5. • Select cards by category or individually. • Cards can be automatically sorted in random or alphabetical order. • Hide and reveal one or more sections of each card. • View terms and definitions in English or Spanish. • Students can use self-check mode to mark off cards they know. • Teachers can send selected card sets to students via a share code. ABOUT US This resource is brought to you by The Math Learning Center, a nonprofit organization dedicated to K-12 education since 1976. Our mission is to inspire and enable individuals to discover and develop their mathematical confidence and ability. www.mathlearningcenter.org This app was crafted by Clarity Innovations. We help improve teaching and learning by creating solutions that match promising technologies with the needs of education. Visit us: www.clarity-innovations.com

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Math Vocabulary Cards, by MLC at 3.3 against Word Problems's 2.8. Math Vocabulary Cards, by MLC also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 67%). Word Problems's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.4). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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

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

Math Vocabulary Cards, by MLC holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Word Problems's written reviews are positive against 100% of Math Vocabulary Cards, by MLC's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Word Problems ships an update every 9 months, Math Vocabulary Cards, by MLC every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Word Problems versus Math Vocabulary Cards, by MLC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWord ProblemsMath Vocabulary Cards, by MLC
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (4 ratings)3.3 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings44
Update frequencyEvery 9 months — betterEvery 16 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPad
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.4
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB176 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperClassroom Focused SoftwareThe Math Learning Center

Customer experience

Word Problems

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Math Vocabulary Cards, by MLC

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Word Problems

No in-app purchases

None

Math Vocabulary Cards, by MLC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Word Problems free?
Word Problems is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Math Vocabulary Cards, by MLC free?
Math Vocabulary Cards, by MLC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Word Problems or Math Vocabulary Cards, by MLC?
Math Vocabulary Cards, by MLC is rated higher. Word Problems averages 2.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Math Vocabulary Cards, by MLC averages 3.3 from 4 ratings.
Do Word Problems or Math Vocabulary Cards, by MLC have ads?
Neither Word Problems nor Math Vocabulary Cards, by MLC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Word Problems or Math Vocabulary Cards, by MLC?
Word Problems ships an update every 9 months, and Math Vocabulary Cards, by MLC every 16 months. Most recently, Word Problems was updated on November 1, 2026 and Math Vocabulary Cards, by MLC on November 6, 2026.

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