Comparison

DoodleMath vs Purple Mash Browser

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

Head to head
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

About

Purple Mash Browser

This application provides an optimized browsing experience for a popular educational platform. It enhances usability on mobile devices by removing distracting browser elements and offers administrative control over the starting page for easier access to learning resources.

Highlights
  • Optimized browser for educational platform
  • Enhanced mobile usability
  • Removes distracting browser gestures
  • Full-screen learning space
  • Customizable home page settings
Features
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The Purple Mash Browser Application allows you to make the most of Purple Mash on your device. - A browser optimised for using Purple Mash on your device (recommended for use on iPads) - Requires an internet connection - Removes the gestures for going to the previous/next page. - Removes the tab bar which gives more space to Purple Mash. - Allows administrators to set the Purple Mash Home Page, Purple Mash Quick Login or Purple Mash Portal for ease of access.

Screenshots

DoodleMath4 screens
Purple Mash Browser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Purple Mash Browser at 5.0 against DoodleMath's 4.0. Purple Mash Browser also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 11). DoodleMath's advantage is ratings volume (235 vs 5) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support 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. DoodleMath sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Purple Mash Browser asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Purple Mash Browser holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DoodleMath has 235 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of DoodleMath's written reviews are positive against 63% of Purple Mash Browser's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DoodleMath ships an update every 3 weeks, Purple Mash Browser every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
DoodleMath versus Purple Mash Browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDoodleMathPurple Mash Browser
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (235 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews56.9% of reviews63.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings235 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size267 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDiscovery Education Inc.2 Simple Limited

Customer experience

DoodleMath

All ratings235 ratings
Positive74.5%
Neutral6.0%
Negative19.6%
Written reviews364 reviews
Positive56.9%
Neutral4.7%
Negative38.5%

Purple Mash Browser

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews41 reviews
Positive63.4%
Neutral4.9%
Negative31.7%

Bugs and 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

Purple Mash Browser

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

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
None

Purple Mash Browser

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DoodleMath free?
DoodleMath is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Purple Mash Browser free?
Purple Mash Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DoodleMath or Purple Mash Browser?
Purple Mash Browser is rated higher. DoodleMath averages 4.0 out of 5 from 235 ratings, while Purple Mash Browser averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do DoodleMath or Purple Mash Browser have ads?
Neither DoodleMath nor Purple Mash Browser shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DoodleMath or Purple Mash Browser?
DoodleMath ships an update every 3 weeks, and Purple Mash Browser every 3 months. Most recently, DoodleMath was updated on September 24, 2026 and Purple Mash Browser on September 25, 2026.

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