Comparison

Math Boost Start vs MathPrism

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

Head to head
About

Math Boost Start

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
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Math Boost is for secondary school students ages around 11-14. It is based on US, UK or International curricula – for example the MYP. Math Boost Start offers students a chance to engage and practice their maths skills on the go and in a fun way. Maths Boost Start is written specifically for iPhone and iPad. It was written by a working maths teacher in an International School and is based on software that has been tried and tested on pupils over several years. The app has 2 parts: -the standard math quiz using multiple choice, against the time and competing on high scores -the pairs game offers you the change to access the same questions, but in a match the question and answer game What do you get? The Math Boost applications offer pupils opportunity to: -engage quickly in random questions -choose questions based around topics (e.g. Algebra, Number, Data, Shape) -choose specific topics to practice -choose length of play -engage in topics by the conventional multiple choice mode -engage in topics in a pairs game -high scores tables There are currently about 80 sets of questions available. All questions are randomized in order and use random numbers, so you will never get the same game twice. The questions cover around 80% of the topics found on the full curricula. The full range of topics only become apparent when you delve in the software. They can be found under the main areas below: Any in topic: Algebra; Algebra - brackets; Collecting like terms; Equations; Missing number; Sequences - Formula; Sequences - Next Term; Sequences - Rule; Sometimes, always, never; Straight Lines; Substitution; Any in topic: Data; Averages; Interpreting Charts; Mean; Probabilities; Any in topic: Number; Approximations; Decimals; Directed numbers; Factors and multiples; Frac, Dec, %; Fractions: simplify and equivalent; HCF and LCM; Money Problems; Multiply/divide powers of 10; Multiply fractions; Order of Operations; Ordering decimals; Percentages; Primes, Squares and Cubes; Ratio; Rounding; Rounding and Sig figs; Significant figures; Times/Divide Tables; Upper and Lower Bounds; Word Problems; Any in topic: Shape; 2D or 3D Shapes; 2D Shapes; 3D Shapes; Angle Facts; Angle Sums; Angles in Shapes; Area and Perimeter; Areas; Circles; Coordinates; Fractions of Shapes; Measures; Symmetry; Time Problems; Translations; Languages; Maths Jokes.

About

MathPrism

Practice mental math skills through engaging, short sessions. Correct answers help you grow a unique gem garden, unlock new biomes, and build lasting math confidence. Track your progress and maintain daily streaks for continuous improvement.

Highlights
  • Grow and customize a gem garden
  • Unlock new biomes by mastering math
  • Practice addition, subtraction, multiplication, division
  • Build and maintain daily math streaks
  • Improve speed and confidence
  • Bite-sized learning levels
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#1 Math App That Grows a Garden (Loved by Learners Everywhere) Practice mental math in short, addictive sessions, and watch every correct answer grow a living garden of glowing gems that's entirely your own. GROW YOUR GEM GARDEN Every answer you solve feeds energy into your garden and blooms brand-new gems. Collect rare crystals, arrange your space, and cultivate a garden that's unmistakably yours. ASCEND THROUGH STUNNING BIOMES Bank enough energy and ascend — transforming your garden into dazzling new worlds. Journey from Dark Space to Deep Purple and beyond, unlocking richer biomes as you improve. MASTER MATH, ONE GEM AT A TIME Sharpen multiplication, addition, subtraction, and division with quick, focused rounds. Build real speed and confidence with bite-sized levels designed to keep you coming back. BUILD STREAKS THAT STICK Practice daily to keep your streak alive and your gems multiplying. Earn hearts, chase milestones, and turn a few minutes a day into lasting skill. SEE REAL RESULTS Learners who practice daily with MathPrism solve faster, make fewer mistakes, and feel calmer under pressure — all while growing a garden they're proud of. MathPrism: do the math, grow the garden. Privacy Policy: https://mathprism.app/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Math Boost Start4 screens
MathPrism4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Math Boost Start at 5.0 against MathPrism's 4.0. Math Boost Start also leads on monetization model (free vs freemium) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). MathPrism's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Math Boost Start sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and MathPrism sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Math Boost Start holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Math Boost Start ships an update every 6 months, MathPrism every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Math Boost Start versus MathPrism: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMath Boost StartMathPrism
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews57.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperR.D. HareMATHS FLOW LTD

Customer experience

Math Boost Start

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative42.9%

MathPrism

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

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Math Boost Start

One-time1
  • Full Version Unlock$1.99
6 purchases

MathPrism

Subscriptions6
  • Pro Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Pro Weekly$9.997 Days
  • Pro Weekly Plus$14.997 Days
Show 3 more
  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Pro Yearly Plus7 Days trial$89.991 Year

Questions

Is Math Boost Start free?
Math Boost Start is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MathPrism free?
MathPrism is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Math Boost Start or MathPrism?
Math Boost Start is rated higher. Math Boost Start averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while MathPrism averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Math Boost Start or MathPrism have ads?
Neither Math Boost Start nor MathPrism shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Math Boost Start or MathPrism?
Math Boost Start ships an update every 6 months, and MathPrism every 2 months. Most recently, Math Boost Start was updated on November 6, 2026 and MathPrism on October 31, 2026.

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