Comparison

MathStarter vs Calculation Sheet

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

Head to head
About

MathStarter

This educational game offers math practice for all ages, from young children to teenagers. It features adjustable difficulty levels and rewards quick answers with higher scores. Enjoy a visually appealing interface optimized for various Apple devices.

Highlights
  • Math training for all ages
  • Adjustable difficulty levels
  • Score-based on speed
  • Animated interface
  • Optimized for Retina displays
Features
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MathStarter - the perfect math training game for kids and grown ups alike. Test your math skills while improving your abilities...on iPad, iPhone and iPod touch. Three levels of difficulty for first graders through teenagers. Answering problems quickly gains more points. Animated interface and crisp graphics, also specifically optimized for iPhone Retina and iPad Retina displays.

About

Calculation Sheet

This app offers a digital number game designed to help children aged 3-8 learn and understand basic arithmetic operations. It uses various game modes to make abstract mathematical concepts engaging and accessible.

Highlights
  • Digital number game
  • Learn addition, subtraction, multiplication, division
  • Understand abstract mathematical concepts
  • Variety of game modes
  • Ages 3-8 focus
  • Parental guidance support
Features
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Multifunctional calculation sheet for children. • Game Purpose ◦ Simple digital number game. ◦ Learning and understanding simple add, subtract, multiply, divide operation concept. ◦ Fully understand the abstract mathematical knowledge with game. ◦ Variety of game modes through the combination of mathematics, activating their interest in the game. • Experts Advice ◦ For parents to pay attention to develop children's potential. ◦ For 3-8 years old children's mathematical concept, guide them to learn abstract mathematics basic knowledge.

Screenshots

MathStarter3 screens
Calculation Sheet1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MathStarter at none against Calculation Sheet's 1. MathStarter also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). On price, update cadence and device support 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. Calculation Sheet sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MathStarter asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MathStarter ships an update every 11 months, Calculation Sheet every 6 months. Both last shipped on September 29, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
MathStarter versus Calculation Sheet: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMathStarterCalculation Sheet
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.5 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 6 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBumbayaya GmbHAPP Technology Co. Ltd.

Customer experience

MathStarter

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Calculation Sheet

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

MathStarter

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Calculation Sheet

One-time1
  • Calculation Sheet (No Ads)$0.99

Questions

Is MathStarter free?
MathStarter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Calculation Sheet free?
Calculation Sheet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MathStarter or Calculation Sheet have ads?
Calculation Sheet shows ads; MathStarter does not.
Which is updated more often, MathStarter or Calculation Sheet?
MathStarter ships an update every 11 months, and Calculation Sheet every 6 months. Most recently, MathStarter was updated on September 29, 2026 and Calculation Sheet on September 29, 2026.

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