# Custom Boards Elite vs Math Boost Start

The clearest difference is rating: Math Boost Start at 5.0 against Custom Boards Elite's 2.2. Math Boost Start also leads on monetization model (free vs subscription) and device support (3 vs 1). Custom Boards Elite's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Custom Boards Elite sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Math Boost Start sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Math Boost Start holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Custom Boards Elite has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Custom Boards Elite's written reviews are positive against 57% of Math Boost Start's.

Custom Boards Elite ships an update every 7 months, Math Boost Start every 6 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Custom Boards Elite | Math Boost Start |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.2 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/custom-boards-elite/id489935586/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/math-boost-start/id527051510/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews | **57.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 6 months** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 880 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Smarty Ears](https://appshunter.io/developer/348779167) | [R.D. Hare](https://appshunter.io/developer/514028330) |

## What reviewers say

### Custom Boards Elite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/custom-boards-elite/id489935586)

Create custom visual support materials using a vast library of symbols or your own photos. Design boards, schedules, and worksheets for communication and learning. Print, save, or email your creations directly from the app.

**Highlights:** Activity creation center, 21,000+ built-in symbols, Add custom photos, Template library (120+), Print, save, and email, Organize with folders

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Six months Access | $49.99 | per 6 months |
| Yearly Access | $59.99 | per year |
| The ant | $0.99 | one-time |
| Placemat | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tech talk | $0.99 | one-time |
| Weekly | $0.99 | one-time |
| Orderly | $0.99 | one-time |
| Story Board | $0.99 | one-time |
| Purchase 10,000 Smarty Symbols | $19.99 | one-time |


### Math Boost Start

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/math-boost-start/id527051510)

Practice secondary school math skills with engaging quizzes and matching games. Covers topics like algebra, number, data, and shape, with randomized questions for endless practice. Ideal for students aged 11-14.

**Highlights:** Multiple choice quizzes, Timed challenges, High score tables, Match the question and answer game, Topic-based question selection, Randomized questions, Practice Algebra, Number, Data, Shape

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Version Unlock | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Custom Boards Elite free?

Custom Boards Elite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Math Boost Start free?

Math Boost Start is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Custom Boards Elite or Math Boost Start?

Math Boost Start is rated higher. Custom Boards Elite averages 2.2 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Math Boost Start averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Custom Boards Elite or Math Boost Start have ads?

Neither Custom Boards Elite nor Math Boost Start shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Custom Boards Elite or Math Boost Start?

Custom Boards Elite ships an update every 7 months, and Math Boost Start every 6 months. Most recently, Custom Boards Elite was updated on November 6, 2026 and Math Boost Start on November 6, 2026.

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