Comparison

GCSE Maths vs Arc Maths

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

Head to head
About

GCSE Maths

This comprehensive geometry app offers extensive practice questions and revision notes covering all major exam boards. It provides instant feedback, detailed explanations, and progress tracking to prepare users for their exams.

Highlights
  • 830+ practice questions
  • 83 revision notes
  • Covers all major exam boards
  • Instant feedback on answers
  • Detailed explanations for each question
  • Progress tracking with charts
  • Covers 7 key geometry topics
Features
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Here comes the most comprehensive Geometry app. Includes syllabus covered by all exams boards including OCR, EDEXCEL,AQA,WJEC,CCEA  etc. HIGHEST QUALITY and QUANTITY 830 questions and 83 revision notes in all just for Geometry!. High quality content written by an experienced mathematician. REVISE BY TOPIC Shapes, angles, trigonometry, measurements and scaling, transformational geometry and vectors, constructions and loci, circle theorems. MOCK TEST Mixed questions from all topics. INSTANT FEEDBACK Know instantly if your answer was right or wrong. REVIW with EXPLANATION Review each question at the end of the test. Know the right answer with detailed explanation for each question. PROGRESS METER With our unique progress tracking feature including pie charts and bar graphs showing your progress, you know you are ready to take on the real test at the board when your progress meter says 100%. More details on topics: 1. Shapes - 2D and 3D: Perimeter Identifying 2D shapes Polygons Special quadrilaterals Area of a rectangle Area of a triangle Area of a parallelogram Area of a trapezium Area of a compound shape Cuboids Prisms Pyramids parts of a circle Area of a circle Circumference of a circle Area and sectors Cylinders Cones Spheres Compound solids 2. Angles Angles basics Angles in a triangle Opposite angles Angles around a point Interior angles Alternate angles Corresponding angles Angles in a quadrilateral Angles and regular polygons 3. Trigonometry Pythagoras' theorem Pythagoras' theorem in real life Pythagoras' theorem in 3D Trigonometry basics Sine Cosine Tangent Sin, cos or tan? The sine rule The cosine rule Using sine to fine the area of a triangle 2-D trigonometric problems 3-D trigonometric problems Real-life problems 4. Measurements and scaling Scales Metric system Imperial system Converting measurements Estimating measurements Measuring time Plans and elevations Units of length, area and volume Bearings Compass reading Maps and scale drawings Nets 5. Transformational Geometry and Vectors Congruent shapes Lines of symmetry Similarity Rotational symmetry and tessellations Planes of symmetry Translations reflections Rotations Enlargements Enlargements 2D and 3D Multiple transformations Similar triangle Basics Similar triangle Advanced Congruent triangles Vectors Vector geometry Real life vector problems 6. Constructions and Loci Constructing triangles Constructing angles and perpendiculars Loci Real life problems 7. Circle Theorems Angle in a semi-circle Angle at centre is twice angle at circumference Cyclic quadrilaterals Angles in same segment are equal Tangents and chords Alternate segment theorem Circle geometry * Privacy Policy: http://www.webrichsoftware.com/privacy.html * EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Arc Maths

This app uses AI to create personalized math practice sessions for students aged 11-16, covering all GCSE topics. It features handwriting recognition for answers and tracks progress with XP and streaks, offering a 10-minute daily session.

Highlights
  • Personalized AI learning paths
  • Handwriting recognition for answers
  • Variety of question types
  • Progress tracking with XP and streaks
  • 10-minute daily sessions
  • Tutor portal access
Features
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Created by Maths teachers, Arc Maths is an award-winning app that helps you remember the crucial skills you need to succeed at Maths. It covers all the maths taught between the ages of 11-16 (including all GCSE topics). PERSONALISED LEARNING - Arc Maths’ clever AI works out what topics you need to practise, so there is no wasting time deciding what to work on. Thanks to new research into how memory works, the AI will choose questions designed to make you improve as quickly as possible. - Our introductory test will find a good starting level for you, but don’t worry if it isn’t perfect... the more questions you answer, the more our AI learns where your strengths and weaknesses lie. - Your path through the topics will be unique and tailored to you. The levels mark your progression through to total GCSE mastery! HANDWRITTEN ANSWERS - Thanks to some brilliant handwriting recognition, answering the questions couldn’t be easier! Simply use a fingertip and the app will interpret it – square roots, fractions, algebra, and more. - The experience is much more engaging thanks to a wide variety of question types. - Answering questions similar in style to an exam will raise your confidence and make you feel more prepared (rather than simply multiple choice.) TRACK YOUR PROGRESS - Your level will show how far through the GCSE content you are... completing level 10 means you should feel very confident on all GCSE topics. - Watch your XP increase with each correct answer, and your streak with each day you complete a session. - A session only takes 10 minutes so it can fit into your busy day. Switch on the notifications to remind yourself to do it daily and build a habit. - More details about your progress and topics answered can be found on our tutor portal. Our privacy notice can be found on our website: https://www.arceducation.co.uk/arc-education- privacy-policy/ Our terms of use can be found here: https://www.arceducation.co.uk/terms-of-use/

Screenshots

GCSE Maths4 screens
Arc Maths4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Arc Maths at 85% against GCSE Maths's 0%. Arc Maths also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). GCSE Maths's advantage is ratings volume (7 vs 1). On price, update cadence, 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. GCSE Maths sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Arc Maths sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Arc Maths holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GCSE Maths has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of GCSE Maths's written reviews are positive against 85% of Arc Maths's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GCSE Maths ships an update every 3 months, Arc Maths every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
GCSE Maths versus Arc Maths: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGCSE MathsArc Maths
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (7 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews85.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015 — better
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB75 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGCSE ExamsARC Education Ltd

Customer experience

GCSE Maths

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Arc Maths

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive85.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative5.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

GCSE Maths

Subscriptions4
  • Full Question Bank$1.991 Month
  • Full Question Bank$3.993 Months
  • Full Question Bank$5.996 Months
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  • Full Question Bank$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Full Question Bank$2.99
3 purchases

Arc Maths

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Subscription$7.991 Month
  • ARC Maths Family$13.491 Month
  • Annual Subscription$55.991 Year

Questions

Is GCSE Maths free?
GCSE Maths is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Arc Maths free?
Arc Maths is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, GCSE Maths or Arc Maths?
Arc Maths is rated higher. GCSE Maths averages 4.7 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Arc Maths averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do GCSE Maths or Arc Maths have ads?
Neither GCSE Maths nor Arc Maths shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GCSE Maths or Arc Maths?
GCSE Maths ships an update every 3 months, and Arc Maths every 2 months. Most recently, GCSE Maths was updated on October 15, 2026 and Arc Maths on October 15, 2026.

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