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

Prepare for GCSE Maths exams with extensive revision notes and practice questions. Offers detailed explanations, mock tests, and progress tracking to ensure readiness for all exam boards.

Highlights
  • 270+ revision notes
  • 2700+ practice questions with solutions
  • Covers all major exam boards
  • Mock tests
  • Instant feedback
  • Detailed explanations
  • Progress tracking with charts
Features
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The most comprehensive GCSE Maths revision app on the App Store — over 2,900 questions and 250+ revision notes covering Number, Algebra, Geometry, and Statistics. Built for Foundation and Higher tier students sitting AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC, and CCEA papers. WHAT'S INSIDE • 2,900+ practice questions across 24 subtopics • Worked solutions and clear explanations on every question • Built-in study notes — definitions, diagrams, and methods for every topic • Flash card mode for quick revision on the go • Mock Test with 50 randomly selected questions • Detailed progress tracking — see exactly which topics you've mastered and which need more work • Re-attempt only questions you got wrong, or never attempted FOUR CORE TOPICS NUMBER — Place value, factors, fractions, decimals, percentages, powers, ratios, rounding ALGEBRA — Expressions, equations, inequalities, sequences, graphs (Foundation and Higher) GEOMETRY — 2D & 3D shapes, angles, trigonometry, measurement, transformations, circle theorems STATISTICS — Data collection, presentation, processing, probability, tree diagrams DESIGNED FOR EXAM SUCCESS • Question count for each test is fully configurable • Optional instant feedback on each answer • Track time per question to pace yourself for the real exam • Reset progress whenever you want to start fresh Trusted by thousands of GCSE students preparing for their final exams. Privacy Policy: https://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

GCSE Maths and Arc Maths both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 85% of Arc Maths's written reviews are positive against 0% of GCSE Maths's. GCSE Maths's advantage is ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and 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

Both are free to download. GCSE Maths sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for GCSE Maths against 5.0 for Arc Maths. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of GCSE Maths's written reviews are positive against 85% of Arc Maths's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GCSE Maths ships an update monthly, Arc Maths every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and August 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
GCSE Maths versus Arc Maths: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGCSE MathsArc Maths
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews85.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4 — better1
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015 — better
Further details — not scored
Size73 MB75 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGCSE ExamsARC Education Ltd

Customer experience

GCSE Maths

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews20 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$7.991 Month
  • Full Question Bank$14.993 Months
  • Full Question Bank$24.996 Months
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  • Full Question Bank$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Full Question Bank$9.99
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?
GCSE Maths and Arc Maths are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 1 ratings respectively.
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 monthly, and Arc Maths every 2 months. Most recently, GCSE Maths was updated on September 12, 2026 and Arc Maths on August 29, 2026.

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