Comparison

Math for James vs MathDrillFifthGrade

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

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About

Math for James

Features
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Math for James has a very simple interface, select the type of operation and problem set and do 10 or 20 problems. Then click the Share button to pull up the share sheet to send the results to a friend or family member.

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MathDrillFifthGrade

Features
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This is a math drill for fifth graders with multiple reward animations for correct answers. The problem types are multiplication, division, decimal add and subtract, fraction add, divisibility, exponents, square roots, shape nets, coordinate grids, order of operations, mean, Pythagorean Theorem, calculation of ฯ€, simple algebra, and slope of a line. A worksheet page can be accessed when the problems are too difficult to solve in the child's head. The child can view the number of correct answers, shown with an emoji for each one. There is a simple math game that can be played after every 10 correct answers. Hints are available. There is no sound. On a settings page (for adults but with no restrictions) children may be added by name and assigned a level 1 - 3. The name, level and the number of correct answers are stored on your device for future sessions. The app is free, and there are no ads. No Wi-Fi or cell signal is required. The developer does not collect any data from this app.

Screenshots

Math for James4 screens
MathDrillFifthGrade4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Math for James at 13.0 against MathDrillFifthGrade's 17.6. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 4 level
Math for James versus MathDrillFifthGrade: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMath for JamesMathDrillFifthGrade
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 โ€” better17.6
Further details โ€” not scored
Size25 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperErik CoxPeggy Robertson

In-app purchases

None

Math for James

No in-app purchases

None

MathDrillFifthGrade

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Math for James free?
Math for James is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MathDrillFifthGrade free?
MathDrillFifthGrade is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Math for James or MathDrillFifthGrade have ads?
Neither Math for James nor MathDrillFifthGrade shows ads.

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