Comparison

Smart Math Drills vs ColumnSteps

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

Head to head
About

Smart Math Drills

Features
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- Smart Math Drills is a simple and smart free math learning app for toddlers to elementary school students that visualizes changes in numbers. - When adding and subtracting, it is very important to understand the concept that 10 pieces are a block. With this app, you can see the changes in numbers with colors like math counters, and the number bounds when the digits go up are automatically displayed, making it easier to understand. - Let's memorize the multiplication tables by listening to the audio. - You can also learn how to calculate two-digit multiplication and division by seeing the process of column addition. - You can also create a drill with any number you like. - It is simple and lightweight, and there is no need to enter troublesome answers, so you can proceed quickly with a single button and your calculation skills will improve rapidly. - You can write letters by tracing the screen, so you can make draft notes for calculations. If you make a mistake, look at the correct answer and correct it in red. You can also practice memorizing numbers. - It's completely free and there are no communication fees and no charges (excluding advertisements). [All] - From the red buttons “Principle”, use the arrow buttons (long press to fast forward) to understand the change of numbers. - From the yellow buttons, let's do a 10-question drill. - From the blue buttons “Custom”, set the number and create a 10-question drill. - Below the red buttons “Principle (column)”, column calculation is displayed. - If you score 100 points, you will level up (max Lv99) and the pictures that appear ( illust-dayori.com ) will change. No ads are displayed. - If you press the "?" button on each page, a hint explanation and audio will appear. [Addition] - From the green buttons "= 5" and "= 10", let's memorize the numbers that add up to 5 and 10. [Multiplication] - From the red buttons “Principle”, let's understand the multiplication table and memorize it with audio. [Number] - Let's memorize the numbers from 1 to 100 by writing them or listening to the audio.

About

ColumnSteps

Features
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ColumnSteps: Addition は、筆算の基本を一歩ずつ身につける学習アプリです。 繰り上がりを自分で考えながら入力することで、仕組みを理解し、確かな計算力を育てます。 主な機能 ・繰り上がりを考えながら入力 ・アシストモード搭載 ・位をそろえた見やすい筆算レイアウト ・段階的に学べる問題 ・シンプルで集中しやすい画面 このような方におすすめ ・筆算を初めて学ぶお子さま ・繰り上がりが苦手なお子さま ・家庭学習や授業の復習 ・計算力を基礎から身につけたい方 今後も新しい問題や機能を追加していく予定です。

Screenshots

Smart Math Drills4 screens
ColumnSteps4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Smart Math Drills at 3 against ColumnSteps's 1. Smart Math Drills also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Smart Math Drills versus ColumnSteps: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmart Math DrillsColumnSteps
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 daysEvery 2 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS11.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSatoru MoritaKatsuhiko Yao

In-app purchases

None

Smart Math Drills

No in-app purchases

None

ColumnSteps

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Smart Math Drills free?
Smart Math Drills is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ColumnSteps free?
ColumnSteps is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Smart Math Drills or ColumnSteps have ads?
Neither Smart Math Drills nor ColumnSteps shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Smart Math Drills or ColumnSteps?
Smart Math Drills ships an update every 2 days, and ColumnSteps every 2 days. Most recently, Smart Math Drills was updated on October 10, 2026 and ColumnSteps on September 30, 2026.

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