Comparison

Maths, age 4 vs Math Skills Builder Lite

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

Head to head
About

Maths, age 4

Features
Read full description

Keep your children's math skills sharp over the holiday season, research shows that without practice children can regress by up to a month over the holiday season; that is equivalent to nearly half the Spring term re-learning. Maths practice for Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, First Grade and Second Grade. _________________________________________________________________ The early years of school are very important to the development of your children. Providing them with access to learning materials and aids is increasingly important. This application has been designed for the iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch with that goal as the core of its design. Your children will have access to mathematic skills practice questions and problems whether at home or on the go, to help them build their skills.  All questions are dynamically generated and many adapt to your child's development; yielding billions of possible questions. No internet connection is required.  No subscription required. No silly games. The application contains progress charts, which will help build their confidence in a friendly way, and encourages them to achieve their highest potential.  _________________________________________________________________ The skill builders have been developed to align with the national curriculum of the United States. Supporting children in the early years, working towards the 2010 Common Core State Standards with skill builders for Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, First Grade and Second Grade.

About

Math Skills Builder Lite

This app helps students apply early numeracy skills to solve real-world math problems. It uses math stories and concrete strategies to teach when to add or subtract. Research indicates the program is highly effective for developing problem-solving abilities.

Highlights
  • Real-world math problem scenarios
  • Early numeracy skill application
  • Concrete addition/subtraction strategies
  • Multiple learning modes
  • Research-backed effectiveness
Read full description

(Note: This free version limits program to only the first unit and no assessment. Available through in app purchase.) Teaches students how to apply their early numeracy skills to solve problems. Using math stories with real-world scenarios, students learn concrete strategies (using multiple modes of learning) for knowing when to add or subtract to solve the math story. Research found the program extremely effective in teaching students to be successful problem solvers.

Screenshots

Maths, age 44 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Math Skills Builder Lite at Free against Maths, age 4's $4.99. Maths, age 4's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 19 months). On ads 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

Math Skills Builder Lite is free to download; Maths, age 4 costs $4.99 up front. Math Skills Builder Lite sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Maths, age 4 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Maths, age 4 ships an update every 3 months, Math Skills Builder Lite every 19 months. The most recent releases landed on June 3, 2026 and June 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 4 level
Maths, age 4 versus Math Skills Builder Lite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMaths, age 4Math Skills Builder Lite
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 19 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB191 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHyperion Games (UK) LTDAttainment Company, Inc.

In-app purchases

None

Maths, age 4

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Math Skills Builder Lite

One-time1
  • Full Version$59.99

Questions

Is Maths, age 4 free?
Maths, age 4 costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Math Skills Builder Lite free?
Math Skills Builder Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Maths, age 4 or Math Skills Builder Lite have ads?
Neither Maths, age 4 nor Math Skills Builder Lite shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Maths, age 4 or Math Skills Builder Lite?
Maths, age 4 ships an update every 3 months, and Math Skills Builder Lite every 19 months. Most recently, Maths, age 4 was updated on June 3, 2026 and Math Skills Builder Lite on June 29, 2026.

Other comparisons