Core Math vs Illinois State University
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Core Math
Monitor the academic progress of up to 50 students against national mathematics standards. View and track each student's performance across all standards from Kindergarten to High School.
- Track up to 50 students
- View Common Core math standards
- Monitor progress per standard
- Kindergarten to High School coverage
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Track progress of up to 50 students against common core state standards for mathematics. --- FEATURES --- - View the full range of common core state standards for mathematics (Kindergarten through High School) - Track progress of each standard for your students.
Illinois State University
Access academic information, manage finances, and explore campus resources. Stay updated on news, events, and navigate campus with interactive maps. Connect with student organizations and manage dining and housing.
- Access grades and class schedules
- Manage student accounts and financial aid
- View campus maps and transit routes
- Find dining options and menus
- Stay updated on news and events
- Access health and wellness resources
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ACADEMICS + Access your email, class schedule, and grades. + View Canvas assignments, exams, and important deadlines. FINANCES + Manage your student account and financial aid awards. + Add money to your Redbird Card. WELL-BEING AND CAMPUS RESOURCES + Access health services, counseling, and wellness resources. + Stay on track with academic advising and tutoring services. + Register for fitness classes, activities, and trips. NEWS, EVENTS, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS + Get the latest news, including emergency alerts and announcements. + Learn about events happening on campus. GETTING AROUND CAMPUS + Navigate the campus with an interactive map. + View Redbird Express and transit routes around town. + Locate buildings, parking spots, and dining options. CAMPUS LIFE + Get involved with student organizations. DINING AND HOUSING + View dining menus, hours, and dining hall traffic + Manage your housing or dining contract. + View places to live on and off campus. + Monitor status of washers and dryers. REDBIRD ATHLETICS + View men’s and women’s sports. + Get tickets to sporting events. + Shop for Redbird gear. PERSONALIZATION + Customize your menu. + Favorite events, news, videos, directory, and map points. + Choose your experience. VISITOR RESOURCES + Access key resources like tours, dining, getting around campus, athletics, and events.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Illinois State University at 4.6 against Core Math's 3.4. Illinois State University also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 33%) and update cadence (every 9 months vs every 23 months). Core Math's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Illinois State University holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 20 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Core Math's written reviews are positive against 75% of Illinois State University's.
Core Math ships an update every 23 months, Illinois State University every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Core Math | Illinois State University |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.4 (10 ratings) | 4.6 (20 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 10 | 20 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 23 months | Every 9 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Instant Interactive | Illinois State University |
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Core Math
Illinois State University
In-app purchases
Core Math
No in-app purchases
Illinois State University
No in-app purchases
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