Place Value MAB Subtraction vs Math Master
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Place Value MAB Subtraction
This app models subtraction problems using virtual manipulatives, aiding students in understanding place value and regrouping. It offers a teaching module for custom lessons and interactive games focused on renaming and subtraction with or without regrouping.
- Virtual MAB blocks for modeling
- Place value chart
- Teaching module for custom lessons
- Interactive renaming game
- Subtraction practice (with/without renaming)
- Adjustable difficulty levels
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Little Monkey Apps MAB Subtraction builds on the previous Apps, Little Monkey Apps MAB Addition and Little Monkey Apps MAB. This App compliments the use of hands on experiences for modelling subtraction problems using MAB blocks in instances when using real blocks is not practical. =Teaching Module= Contains place value chart, units, longs, flats and blocks, basket for trading and regrouping, random number generator, counter and camera feature. This module is for teachers to create their own learning experiences or for students to use when solving written problems, instead of using real wooden MAB. Students place 'ten' objects in the basket to 'make' or one object to 'break'. 'Make' label appears when ten objects have been placed in the basket and 'Break' label when one object is placed in the basket. =Learn to rename= This game addresses the need to teach and learn how to rename blocks. That is, 2 tens and 3 ones (23) is equal to 1 ten and 13 ones (also 23!) This skill is important in knowing why renaming can be used, rather than just knowing the how of renaming. Blocks are set out on the floor, each question will dictate what type of renaming is to be completed. Use the basket to rename, then place the blocks on the place value chart. Place check to answer. If you want to be shown how to rename, press the show me button for a demonstration. =Subtraction no renaming= Use the MAB blocks to complete the subtraction problem, placing the higher number on the place value chart and moving away the blocks to the bottom section of the place value chart, counting what remains, then typing the answer on the keypad. Levels of difficulty can be changed the up and down arrow buttons. No regrouping required in this activity as a precursor to the following task. =Subtraction with renaming= Use the MAB blocks to complete the subtraction problem, placing the higher number on the place value chart, moving blocks to subtract the lower value, use the basket to change blocks to rename to the required place value, then type the answer on the keypad. Levels of difficulty can be changed the up and down arrow buttons. Task appears similar to previous challenge but with renaming in all levels.
Math Master
This app helps 9-10-year-olds master 4th-grade math skills through fun, curriculum-aligned games and activities. It covers a wide range of topics including fractions, decimals, geometry, and data analysis, with practice and test modes to reinforce learning.
- Curriculum-aligned 4th-grade math
- Practice and test modes
- Scratch pad for problem-solving
- Covers fractions, decimals, geometry
- Detailed feedback and explanations
- No ads or distractions
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Smart Kidz Club Grade 4 Math App is curriculum-aligned for 9-10-year-olds to practice and master all the required grade 3 math skills. This app follows the US Common Core State Standards and consists of comprehensive math skills essential for GRADE 4 school students. Resources consist of activity books with math problems. Each Math Activity that requires complex solving, consists of a SCRATCH PAD option where the child can freely write on the screen (overlay) to solve the problems in writing if they so desire. Math activities cover all the required grade 4 skills such as coordinate plane, measurement, equivalent fractions, multiplication of fractions, ordering fractions, geometry, mixed operations, logical reasoning, variable equations, decimal numbers, adding and subtracting decimal numbers, time, patterns and sequences, data and graphs, probability, statistics, and variable expressions. Math Activities consist of 2 modes, practice and test. Each of these modes comes with a choice of the number of questions/problems that the child wishes to solve— 1) Practice Mode: The Practice Mode allows the child to solve each problem before advancing to the next problem while prompting them to try again if they choose the wrong answer. The Practice Mode is not scored. At the end of the practice mode, the child can try again with a new set of problems. 2) Test Mode. The Test Mode is scored and does not prompt the child during their attempt to solve the problem. At the end of the Test Mode, the child can try again with a set of new math problems or review their answers with detailed feedback and explanation. This app supports maths learning in homes by helping kids in grade 4 with their mathematical understanding and mastering math skills without any harmful distractions or ads.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Place Value MAB Subtraction at 100% against Math Master's 45%. Place Value MAB Subtraction also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 5). Math Master's advantage is price (Free vs $1.99) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 34 months). On ads 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
Math Master is free to download; Place Value MAB Subtraction costs $1.99 up front. Math Master sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Place Value MAB Subtraction asks for nothing beyond the download.
Place Value MAB Subtraction holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Math Master has 326 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Place Value MAB Subtraction's written reviews are positive against 45% of Math Master's.
Place Value MAB Subtraction ships an update every 34 months, Math Master every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Place Value MAB Subtraction | Math Master |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.2 (326 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 45.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 326 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 34 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Aleesha Kondys | Smart Kidz Club Inc. |
Customer experience
Place Value MAB Subtraction
Math Master
Bugs and requests
Place Value MAB Subtraction
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Math Master
Reported bugs
4 issues- 🐛 Keeps asking to sign up
- 🐛 Elements not clickable
- 🐛 App does not let you do anything
- 🐛 Clicking on items doesn't work
Requested features
4 requests- Add improper fractions
- Show how to learn math first
- Explain correct answers
- Make app free
In-app purchases
Place Value MAB Subtraction
No in-app purchases
Math Master
- Math Practice for Grade 4:1W$1.997 Days
- Math Practice for Grade 4:1M$2.991 Month
- Math Practice for Grade 4:3M3 Days trial$3.993 Months
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- Math Practice for Grade 4:6M3 Days trial$4.996 Months
- Lifetime access to all content$9.99
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