# GCSE Maths vs Arc Maths

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | GCSE Maths | Arc Maths |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gcse-maths-geometry-lite/id562853865/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arc-maths/id1452611418/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **85.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 30 MB | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GCSE Exams](https://appshunter.io/developer/531612854) | [ARC Education Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452611417) |

## What reviewers say

### GCSE Maths

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gcse-maths-geometry-lite/id562853865)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Question Bank | $1.99 | per month |
| Full Question Bank | $3.99 | per 3 months |
| Full Question Bank | $5.99 | per 6 months |
| Full Question Bank | $9.99 | per year |
| Full Question Bank | $2.99 | one-time |


### Arc Maths

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arc-maths/id1452611418)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| ARC Maths Family | $13.49 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $55.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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