Comparison

Parent Compass App vs SimplyMaths

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

Head to head
About

Parent Compass App

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See and feel the love of God in this award-winning series. Be encouraged and inspired in everyday and tremendous troubles with: Signature family episodes of true stories told by real parents from a variety of backgrounds facing a variety of struggles discovering solutions in Christ. AND Life & Family Chats with Christian leaders: Kendrick Brothers (producers of movies: Overcomer, War Room, Courageous, Fireproof) Anne Graham Lotz, Daughter of Billy Graham, Founder of AnGeL Ministries Erwin Brothers and Kevin Downes (producers of I Can Only Imagine, Woodlawn) Ann & Dave Wilson, hosts of Family Life, (replaced Dennis & Barbara Rainey) Jonathan Evans, Chaplain of the Dallas Cowboys and son of Dr. Tony Evans Benham Brothers Kay Arthur, Founder Precepts Ministries June Hunt, Founder Hope for the Heart Ryan Dobson, Dr. James Dobson's son and former Host with his father on Family Talk John Fuller, Focus on the Family Host with Jim Daly Pat Boone, Movie star, Gold-recording artist, 45 million records, Best-selling author, TV Star Lee Strobel, Author The Case for Christ, 14 million books sold Shannon Bream, Anchor Fox News, Author Women of the Bible Speak series ... A SHOW FOR YOU “Where is God?” From the frontlines, families apply timeless faith in Parent Compass—the Telly Award-winning Christian television series. Across episodes, with differing issues, races and income levels, in Parent Compass mothers and fathers talk about their own upbringings and pasts, marriage and life management, child rearing–and faith . . . all with undaunted candor. POINTING TRUE NORTH “Is there hope when things are spinning out of control?” “There are times when you don’t think you will make it through the storm,” one father admits. Another comment: “Sometimes when I rate myself . . . can you go below zero?” Parent Compass Founder & President Natalie Jones, a mother of five, knows this one-of-a-kind series offers the hope today’s mom and dads need. “Parents feeling overwhelmed and isolated now have true stories of God’s peace amidst endless difficulties,” she said. Families featured in Parent Compass range from the Pitts, whose four daughters include Alena, the jump-roping child star of hit movie, WAR ROOM . . . to Mark and Shanell Rusk, raising a blended family of 11 in a Habitat for Humanity home they helped build. Audiences will meet the Kos, teaching fine art and raising kids out of one suburban home, and the Perron family, where "Mr. Abs of Steel" father with contracts nationally with Time Warner and ESPN gives them up for God when set free from drug addiction. Parent Compass families cover issues and triumphs from “How do I raise this little girl?” to teen arguments, from job loss to forgiveness and peace. “I did not have a relationship with my parents.” “Are we going to serve the Lord if our baby dies? “We knew it was God.” “I was definitely blaming myself that I wasn’t bonding with him.” “We see so many people in our age group falling away. . . . We are becoming a more tight-knit family . . . from what we are learning about Christ’s love, about church . .” “Parent Compass parents open their homes and families to let their lives encourage, inspire and empower,” Jones said. “No one has to parent alone,” Jones added. “God, Christ and the Holy Spirit are waiting for us to ask for help.” Jones is founder and president of Parent Compass, the Christian Life & Family not-for-profit series. The family episodes are produced and directed by Nathan Todd Sims of Fusion Productions. Based in Irving, Texas, the over 30-year-old company producing film, television and corporate projects has 37 Telly Awards. “For encouragement in daily family life, meet real parents in real homes, working to walk with God. Parent Compass helps us walk together in the right direction.” Mobile app version: 6.18.1

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SimplyMaths

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Preparing for a selective-entry test, a scholarship exam or a maths competition? SimplyMaths helps Australian students in Years 2 to 8 build exam-day confidence, one paper at a time. Realistic timed mock exams, instant marking, and insights that turn every paper into a simple plan for what to practise next. FOR STUDENTS - A learning path for their year, with lessons and practice in order, so there is always a clear next thing to do. - Full length timed papers that mark themselves the moment they are handed in. Four to six for every year. - Short mini exams sitting beside the module they test, so a topic can be checked while it is still fresh. - Lessons that open on a contents page, with worked examples throughout and picture led explanations for the younger years. - Practice mode with instant feedback, hints when they are stuck, and a clear explanation for every question. - An Insights tab that names a goal, shows what it is costing in marks, and points at the next step. FOR PARENTS - Create and manage every child's profile from the app. - Student login cards with a PIN or password, protected by email verification, and resettable at any time. - Every result the moment a paper is handed in, with the full report. - A dashboard for each child covering scores over time, strengths, focus areas and a suggested plan. - Switch into your child's view whenever you want to see exactly what they see. DESIGNED FOR FAMILIES - No advertising. No third-party analytics. No social features and no messaging between users. - Children sign in with a username and a PIN their parent creates. - Light, dark or system theme, saved for each child. - We collect only what the learning experience needs. Read more at https://simplymaths.au/privacy WHAT THIS IS, AND WHAT IT IS NOT SimplyMaths is a supplementary study resource. It sits alongside your child's schooling and does not replace a school, a tutor, or professional advice. Scores and bands are estimates to guide study, not a prediction of any real exam result. A SimplyMaths account is required to sign in. Parents can create one at https://simplymaths.au, and there are no purchases inside the app.

Screenshots

Parent Compass App3 screens
SimplyMaths4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SimplyMaths at fortnightly against Parent Compass App's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Parent Compass App ships an update every 2 months, SimplyMaths fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Parent Compass App versus SimplyMaths: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterParent Compass AppSimplyMaths
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperParent Compass, Inc.Chinthaka Aruma Handi

In-app purchases

None

Parent Compass App

No in-app purchases

None

SimplyMaths

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Parent Compass App free?
Parent Compass App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SimplyMaths free?
SimplyMaths is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Parent Compass App or SimplyMaths have ads?
Neither Parent Compass App nor SimplyMaths shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Parent Compass App or SimplyMaths?
Parent Compass App ships an update every 2 months, and SimplyMaths fortnightly. Most recently, Parent Compass App was updated on October 27, 2026 and SimplyMaths on October 31, 2026.

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