# Barton Tiles® vs Math

The clearest difference is price: Barton Tiles® at Free against Math's $9.99. Barton Tiles® also leads on rating (4.1 vs 3.1) and review sentiment (76% vs 38%). Math's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and device support (3 vs 1). On ratings volume, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Barton Tiles® is free to download; Math costs $9.99 up front. Barton Tiles® sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Math asks for nothing beyond the download.

Barton Tiles® holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17 and 28 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Barton Tiles®'s written reviews are positive against 38% of Math's.

Barton Tiles® ships an update every 2 months, Math every 26 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Barton Tiles® | Math |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $9.99 |
| Rating | **[4.1 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barton-tiles/id637391422/reviews)** | [3.1 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/math-u-see-manipulatives/id874332429/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 17 | **28** |
| Positive reviews | **76.5% of reviews** | 38.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 26 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 30 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bright Solutions for Dyslexia, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/637391425) | [Demme Learning](https://appshunter.io/developer/874332432) |

## What reviewers say

### Barton Tiles®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barton-tiles/id637391422)

This app enhances the Barton Reading & Spelling System for tutors and students. It automates lesson setup, word generation, and student progress tracking, saving valuable teaching time per session. Features include student profiles, lesson notes, and direct email communication.

**Highlights:** Student progress tracking, Automated lesson setup, Digital tile manipulation, Word generation, Note-taking, Email communication

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Phonemic Awareness | $29.99 | one-time |
| Consonants & Short Vowels | $29.99 | one-time |
| Closed & Unit Syllables | $29.99 | one-time |
| Multi-Syllable words and Vowel Teams | $29.99 | one-time |
| Prefixes & Suffixes | $29.99 | one-time |
| Six Reasons for Silent-E | $29.99 | one-time |
| Vowel-R's | $29.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Vowel Teams | $29.99 | one-time |
| Influence of Foreign Languages | $29.99 | one-time |
| Latin Roots and Greek Combining Forms | $29.99 | one-time |


### Math

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/math-u-see-manipulatives/id874332429)

This app provides a virtual collection of math manipulatives, mirroring the physical tools used with a specific math curriculum. It helps illustrate a wide range of mathematical concepts from basic numbers to algebraic expressions.

**Highlights:** Virtual math manipulatives, Illustrates numbers and operations, Teaches fractions and decimals, Covers integers and algebraic expressions, Supports Math-U-See curriculum

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Barton Tiles® free?

Barton Tiles® is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Math free?

Math costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Barton Tiles® or Math?

Barton Tiles® is rated higher. Barton Tiles® averages 4.1 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Math averages 3.1 from 28 ratings.

### Do Barton Tiles® or Math have ads?

Neither Barton Tiles® nor Math shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Barton Tiles® or Math?

Barton Tiles® ships an update every 2 months, and Math every 26 months. Most recently, Barton Tiles® was updated on October 23, 2026 and Math on October 26, 2026.

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