Comparison

Math Slide vs DoodleMath

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

Head to head
About

Math Slide

This multiplayer game helps children grasp numbers up to 1,000 by matching tiles to images, answers, or equations. It offers competitive and collaborative play modes, with 10 progressively challenging math games focused on place value.

Highlights
  • Multiplayer (1-4 players)
  • Competition and Collaboration modes
  • 10 math games on place value
  • Progressive difficulty
  • Focus on numbers up to 1,000
  • Tile-sliding gameplay
Features
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Math Slide: hundred, ten, one is a multiplayer game helping children understand numbers up to 1,000: ‘hundreds’, 'tens' and 'ones'. Players learn by sliding tiles into the center to match an image, answer or equation. There are two modes or ways to play this game. Competition Mode is where the player who slides all their tiles into the middle first wins, or Collaboration Mode where all players slide their tiles into the middle at the same time, working together and winning together. Features • Multiplayer game, suitable for one, two, three or four players • Games can be played in Competition Mode or Collaboration Mode • 10 games all focused on the same key math concept • All games can be played twice for free • Game 1 and Game 8 can be played unlimited times • Each game is a little harder than the previous game • The app focuses on a critical math concept vital for success To work out if this app is at the right level of challenge try Game 1 and Game 8. If Game 1 is too hard or Game 8 is too easy this app is not at the right level. The free version of this app allows each game to be played twice. Games 1 and Game 8 can be played unlimited times for free. A paid version which contains all these games and more, and can be used with Apple’s Volume Purchasing Program for Education VPP, it is called Math Slide: Place Value. How to play 1. Select Competition Mode or Collaboration Mode 2. Select a game to play 3. Players join the game by pressing the ‘Join’ button 4. Press ‘Start Game’, wait for the count down, then play 5. Slide a tile into the center to match the image, answer or equation 6. Once tiles are used the game ends Game 1 – representing numbers up to 1,000 Game 2 – hundreds, tens & ones: 800+20+4 Game 3 – hundreds + tens, hundreds + ones Game 4 – words: 6 hundreds, 2 ten and 5 ones Game 5 – representing numbers up to 1,000 Game 6 – tens in hundreds: 42 tens, tens in 670 Game 7 – add 10, subtract 10, add 1, subtract 1 Game 8 – add and subtract one hundred, ten or one Game 9 – add and subtract 11, 101, 110 … Game 10 – add and subtract hundreds, tens & ones There are two modes or ways to play this game. Competition Mode is where the player who slides their tiles into the middle first wins, or Collaboration Mode where all players slide their tiles into the middle at the same time, working together and winning together. Each game is a little harder than the previous game. Try Game 1 and Game 8 to see if the app is at the right level. If Game 1 is too hard or Game 8 is too easy, it is not. Try one of our other apps to find the right level. This is the free version of this app with Game 1 and Game 8 able to be played unlimited times and the other games played only twice before an in-app purchase is needed to unlock them. The alternative to an in-app purchase is to buy Math Slide: Place Value which is a paid version with all of these games and more, all with unlimited play. Math Slide: Place Value can be used with Apple’s Volume Purchasing Program for Education VPP. Maths Adventures Limited is a New Zealand company helping children learn mathematics. We develop apps that focus on the key concepts that need to be fully understood to progress and succeed in mathematics. Our apps range from learning to count up to understanding and using fractions and decimals, with each app focusing on one key concept or skill. We believe: • Everyone can learn mathematics • Playing educationally rich games and apps improves understanding • Learning math should be fun and exciting, a rewarding adventure Math Slide is part of our ‘play and learn’ series, which are games high in educational value where children learn as they play. Our apps are research based and classroom tested. We use the power of the iPad and technology to empower teachers and help children understand and learn key math concepts and to unravel misunderstandings.

About

DoodleMath

This app offers personalized math practice for elementary school children, covering topics from K-5. It uses fun games and interactive exercises to build confidence and ability, adapting to each child's pace and learning style.

Highlights
  • Personalized math practice
  • Thousands of interactive exercises and games
  • Rewards effort over ability
  • Offline capabilities
  • Free parent hub for progress insights
  • Accessibility options
Features
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Meet DoodleMath, the award-winning math app for kids proven to boost confidence and ability in elementary math in as little as six weeks! Filled with thousands of fun math games and interactive practice problems, DoodleMath creates a unique learning experience by personalizing each math program to the individual child. Designed for K-5 math, DoodleMath covers topics in addition, subtraction, geometry, measurement, fractions and much more! Whether you are looking for math help at home or screen time you feel good about, DoodleMath is just the math practice app for you. ▶ How DoodleMath works Each child starts by completing a series of placement questions. From there, Doodle works its magic to craft a custom program that’s completed at each student’s own pace. As they progress through the program, Doodle’s algorithm adjusts the learning plan based on their strengths and areas of opportunity. ▶ Key features Provides personalized math practice for every child with built-in scaffolding and support Thousands of questions designed by teachers that are aligned to Common Core Standards for Kindergarten through 5th-grade math Engages all types of learners with thousands of interactive exercises and games Eliminates math anxiety by rewarding effort over ability Enables work from anywhere with offline capabilities Includes a free parent hub that provides insights into your child’s progress In-app accessibility options including colored overlays and audio dictation ▶ Why kids love DoodleMath Includes educational games that make math problems fun Awards virtual badges and stars for completing daily exercises. These can be traded in for rewards, like building their very own robot! Eliminates math anxiety by rewarding effort over ability ▶ Why parents love DoodleMath Motivates daily independent math practice and homework Transforms screen time into a positive learning experience A low-cost alternative to private tutoring that helps kids excel in math Easily tracks progress using the free DoodleConnect app or online parent hub Accessible on a variety of devices ▶ Pricing Download the app with limited access for free or enjoy access to all DoodleMaths features by purchasing DoodleMath Premium! All premium subscriptions start with a 7-day free trial. Choose between a single-child or family plan* that you pay for on an annual or monthly basis. *Please note that only single-child subscriptions can be purchased in the App Store. To purchase a family plan, visit https://doodlelearning.com/us/. Single child subscriptions: Monthly subscription — $10.99 per month Annual subscription — $94.99 per year Family subscriptions - up to five children: Monthly subscription — $18.99 per month Annual subscription — $179.99 per year ▶ Why people love DoodleMath “DoodleMath has given my daughter so much confidence. Before she started using the program she would refer to herself as not being any good at math — now she feels that she is progressing every day and no longer gets upset!” — Georgina, Parent ”My daughter LOVES DoodleMath. It is the perfect daily exercise to keep her thinking about mathematical concepts. Her confidence in math has grown since we started implementing this program. Thank you DoodleMath!” — C Becker, Parent ▶ The boring stuff Monthly subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current payment period. Your Apple account will be automatically charged at the same price for renewal within the 24-hour period prior to the end of the current payment period unless you change your subscription preferences in your account settings. When a subscription is canceled, access to Premium features will expire at the end of the current payment period. Doodle’s Impact: https://doodlelearning.com/us/research-and-impact Terms and Conditions: https://doodlelearning.com/us/terms-and-conditions Privacy policy: https://doodlelearning.com/us/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Math Slide3 screens
DoodleMath4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: DoodleMath at 237 against Math Slide's 9. DoodleMath also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (57% vs 40%). Math Slide's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, 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. Math Slide sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and DoodleMath sells 11 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 — 4.0 for Math Slide against 4.0 for DoodleMath. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DoodleMath has 237 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 40% of Math Slide's written reviews are positive against 57% of DoodleMath's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Math Slide ships an update every 2 months, DoodleMath every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Math Slide versus DoodleMath: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMath SlideDoodleMath
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (9 ratings)4.0 (237 ratings)
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews57.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings9237 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB266 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperMath AdventuresDiscovery Education Inc.

Customer experience

Math Slide

All ratings9 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral11.1%
Negative22.2%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%

DoodleMath

All ratings237 ratings
Positive74.3%
Neutral5.9%
Negative19.8%
Written reviews368 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral4.6%
Negative38.3%

Bugs and requests

Math Slide

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

DoodleMath

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Frequent login issues and account sync problems
  • Visual bugs like missing images or incorrect information
  • Freezing or crashing during use
  • Inconsistent behavior across different devices
  • Subscription management and upgrade process issues

Requested features

5 requests
  • Allow parent account to track multiple children
  • Provide more detailed progress tracking and analytics
  • Offer more flexible subscription options
  • Improve question explanations and teaching methods
  • Add more engaging games and activities

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Math Slide

One-time1
  • Math Slide: hundreds, tens & ones upgrade$1.99
11 purchases

DoodleMath

Subscriptions10
  • First Student Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Second Student Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Third Student Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$7.991 Month
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  • 1st Student Monthly7 Days trial$10.991 Month
  • 2nd Student Monthly7 Days trial$10.991 Month
  • 3rd Student Monthly7 Days trial$10.991 Month
  • First Student Annual Subscription7 Days trial$60.991 Year
  • Second Student Annual Subscription7 Days trial$60.991 Year
  • 1st Student Annual7 Days trial$94.991 Year
  • 2nd Student Annual7 Days trial$94.991 Year
One-time1
  • First User Lifetime Membership$169.99

Questions

Is Math Slide free?
Math Slide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DoodleMath free?
DoodleMath is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Math Slide or DoodleMath?
Math Slide and DoodleMath are both rated 4.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 9 and 237 ratings respectively.
Do Math Slide or DoodleMath have ads?
Neither Math Slide nor DoodleMath shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Math Slide or DoodleMath?
Math Slide ships an update every 2 months, and DoodleMath every 3 weeks. Most recently, Math Slide was updated on October 9, 2026 and DoodleMath on October 23, 2026.

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