Comparison

Math Grid Magic vs Tap Tangram

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

Head to head
About

Math Grid Magic

Features
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Math Grid Magic makes practicing addition with whole numbers and integers fun. The app provides teachers and parents with an educational tool for teaching an important skill using problem solving method that help develop intuition about numbers and their relationships. The app creates a number puzzle using integers between -20 ad +20. The skills needed solve the puzzles are developed incrementally using a sound educational approach. The app uses an active learning approach. Students slide number tiles in order to find the answer to an addition problem. Based on Common Core Standards, Math Grid Magic gives kids the power to use their iPads to learn a skill that they will use for their entire lives. Math Grid Magic provides teachers with unlimited set of puzzles using a grid format. Teachers can select the appropriate level for their students by tapping the settings button and using the slider to specify a set of objective. The options allow teachers to select just whole numbers or to also include negative integers in the randomly generated puzzles. As students work with this educational app they will improve and strengthen their math skills. Use Math Grid Magic to provide an open-ended exploratory environment for learning. The grid-based puzzle format stimulates interest and helps students develop mathematical insights. β€’ Select 1 of 8 objectives using a slider to select a range of numbers β€’ Use a manipulative approach to define answers to randomly generated puzzles. β€’ Monitor student's progress with a scoreboard and detailed report. By using the app students will be better able to: β€’ Add numbers between -20 and +20 accurately.

About

Tap Tangram

Engage in a fun math and trivia quiz game that combines Tangram puzzles with customizable learning. Practice arithmetic skills, solve over a hundred unique puzzles, and compete with friends in multiplayer modes. Designed for elementary students, it offers a dynamic and personalized educational experience.

Highlights
  • Tangram puzzle solving
  • Customizable math practice (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
  • Trivia questions
  • Multiple user profiles with custom avatars
  • Multiplayer and collaborative play
  • Detailed game statistics
  • Classroom support features
Features
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Play with your friends, and solve Tangram puzzles in this great math and trivia quiz game. Highly customizable, and beautiful dynamic graphics make the learning experience fun for all. Customize your own avatar, and set your own level of play! Every player is asked individualized questions. SOLVE TANGRAMS: Every Tangram (and there are over one hundred) requires exactly 7 pieces. To solve a Tangram you need to earn pieces by answering questions correctly. The more questions you answer the higher your score. The more Tangrams you solve, the higher your score. FUN MATH PRACTICE: Practice math skills as you solve Tangram puzzles either on your own, or with your friends. Each players profile can be configured to focus on the individual needs of the player. β€’ Multiple user profiles - create your own avatar β€’ Customizable math skills for each player: - Addition - Subtraction - Division - Multiplication (use this to effectively practice your Times Tables!) β€’ Difficulty setting and a number range setting to further tune math questions. β€’ Trivia questions can also be included to make the game a little more fun. Lots of fun trivia for kids has been included. Math questions are presented as either multiple choice, or math sentences. You also have the option to restrict this to multiple choice only on a per-student basis. CLASSROOM SUPPORT Designed to support classroom learning, Tap Tangram provides a unique and engaging way to practice a range of elementary math concepts for kids ages 6-12 and up. Students can play as individuals, or in a group. Tap Tangram supports shared iPad and is compatible with the Classroom app. Tap Tangram supports multiplayer games either on a single device (iPad or iPhone 6+) or over a local Wifi network. Students can connect their games together and have a race to complete their Tangrams! Multiplayer / multi-device games support up to 2 players on a single iPad or iPhone 6+, or up to 6 players across any mixture of devices! Set up teams of players in a classroom. Tap Tangram’s multiplayer game also supports collaborative play by allowing players to share puzzle pieces between each other. Detailed statistics of games are recorded and can be displayed from player profiles. A future update will allow these to be shared with a teacher. ----------------------------------------- KNOW WHAT'S INSIDE As a Know What's Inside member, we follow the "Know what's inside" best practices for kids' apps ----------------------------------------- PKCLsoft is a member of Know What's Inside, a collaborative group of family-friendly developers seeking to promote quality apps for kids and families. PKCLsoft takes children's privacy very seriously. This kids app: - Does not collect any information - Does not contain ads - Does not contain in-app purchases - Does not contain integration with social networks - Does not use analytics / data collection tools

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Tap Tangram at 3 against Math Grid Magic's 1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Math Grid Magic costs $1.99 and Tap Tangram $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Math Grid Magic ships an update every 37 months, Tap Tangram every 20 months. The most recent releases landed on December 10, 2025 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 7 level
Math Grid Magic versus Tap Tangram: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMath Grid MagicTap Tangram
Price$1.99$1.99
Positive reviewsβ€”100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 37 monthsEvery 20 months β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetizationβ€”Paid
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size12 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVentura Educational SystemspkclSoft

In-app purchases

None

Math Grid Magic

No in-app purchases

None

Tap Tangram

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Math Grid Magic free?
Math Grid Magic costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tap Tangram free?
Tap Tangram costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Math Grid Magic or Tap Tangram have ads?
Neither Math Grid Magic nor Tap Tangram shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Math Grid Magic or Tap Tangram?
Math Grid Magic ships an update every 37 months, and Tap Tangram every 20 months. Most recently, Math Grid Magic was updated on December 10, 2025 and Tap Tangram on September 22, 2026.

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