Comparison

Math School (+ − × ÷) vs MathCanvas

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

Head to head
About

Math School (+ − × ÷)

Features
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Practice your math exercises (+ − × ÷) up to 100 at your own pace or against the clock. You can choose which operations and up to what number you want to practice.

About

MathCanvas

Features
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Welcome to MathCanvas, the next-generation smart scientific calculator designed for students, engineers, and professionals. Say goodbye to traditional calculators that only show you one line at a time. MathCanvas introduces a beautiful, scrolling digital workspace where your entire calculation history is saved, perfectly formatted, and easy to review. Watch your equations render in stunning, textbook-quality math formatting in real-time as you type! POWERFUL FEATURES: • Smart Workspaces: Manage multiple problems at once using three dedicated workspace tabs (W1, W2, W3). • Live Math Rendering: Beautiful, instantly formatted equations that make it easy to spot mistakes before you hit equals. • Matrix Algebra: Easily input matrices and instantly calculate determinants, norms, transposes, and more. • Advanced Calculus: Effortlessly solve limits, derivatives, and definite integrals. • Complex Numbers: Full support for rectangular and polar complex arithmetic. • Custom Pro Keyboard: A meticulously designed keyboard featuring drag-select menus, smart cursor control, and full Greek/Alpha layouts. • iPad Optimized: Enjoy a massive, custom-built 10-column layout on iPad that takes full advantage of the larger screen. Whether you are doing quick homework or heavy engineering calculations, MathCanvas gives you the power of a standalone math engine right in your pocket. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Math School (+ − × ÷)4 screens
MathCanvas4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Math School (+ − × ÷) at none against MathCanvas's 3. Math School (+ − × ÷) also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). MathCanvas's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 8 months). On price 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. MathCanvas sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Math School (+ − × ÷) asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Math School (+ − × ÷) ships an update every 8 months, MathCanvas every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
Math School (+ − × ÷) versus MathCanvas: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMath School (+ − × ÷)MathCanvas
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB113 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBen VercammenAbhishek Chauhan

In-app purchases

None

Math School (+ − × ÷)

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

MathCanvas

Subscriptions2
  • MathCanvas Pro Monthly1 Month trial$4.991 Month
  • MathCanvas Pro Yearly1 Year trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • MathCanvas Pro$9.99

Questions

Is Math School (+ − × ÷) free?
Math School (+ − × ÷) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MathCanvas free?
MathCanvas is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Math School (+ − × ÷) or MathCanvas have ads?
MathCanvas shows ads; Math School (+ − × ÷) does not.
Which is updated more often, Math School (+ − × ÷) or MathCanvas?
Math School (+ − × ÷) ships an update every 8 months, and MathCanvas every 3 days. Most recently, Math School (+ − × ÷) was updated on September 30, 2026 and MathCanvas on October 2, 2026.

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