Comparison

SymphonyMath vs Lazo

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

Head to head
About

SymphonyMath

This app provides a conceptual approach to learning mathematics, helping students understand fundamentals rather than relying on memorization. It supports students at their own pace, building a strong foundation for advanced subjects and fostering confidence.

Highlights
  • Conceptual understanding of math
  • Self-paced learning
  • Built-in student assessments
  • Identifies at-risk students
  • Tracks student growth
  • Supports diverse learning styles
Features
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*** Full use of this app requires an active account for Symphony Math®. If you do not have account information, please contact your school for more information. *** A SIMPLE SOLUTION TO A DIFFICULT PROBLEM Many students struggle with math because they rely on arbitrary memorization techniques to answer specific questions. With this approach, students do not gain a substantive understanding of fundamentals and simply cannot adjust to more sophisticated problem solving. With Symphony Math®, these problems are resolved. Symphony Math® helps students understand mathematics at a conceptual level. Instead of being overwhelmed by numbers, students move at their own speed and learn how math works. Through every stage of Symphony Math®, students gain a strong foundation in underlying principles and become better equipped to take on basic and advanced subjects. Going far beyond rote math drills and practice tests, this special teaching solution illuminates the core of learning and produces confident, more capable students. BUILT IN ASSESSMENT Students take a Fall, Winter, and Spring assessment that quickly identifies at-risk students and helps track growth. A ROBUST INTERVENTION THAT SUPPORTS STUDENTS WHO NEED HELP IN MATH The best practices in developmental psychology and cognitive science are the cornerstones of Symphony Math®. Our uniquely designed delivery methods ensure that students – regardless of learning styles or knowledge levels – fully grasp fundamental mathematical ideas, even for difficult-to-explain and abstract concepts. The result is a solid foundation for acquiring higher math skills, as well as a positive learning experience.

About

Lazo

Features
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Turn anything you're curious about into a real course. Drop in a PDF, a book, a link — or just type the thing you've always wanted to understand. You get lessons written for you, questions that actually test whether it landed, and a reminder to review right before you'd forget. WHAT IT DOES • Any source becomes a course — a PDF, an EPUB, an article, a link, or a topic you type • Lessons in sections, at the depth you choose — from absolute beginner to technical • Questions that make it stick — explain it in your own words, draw it, order the steps, or write the code • Spaced review — we tell you when to come back, right before you'd forget, not a day later • Projects — build something real and have it reviewed the moment you finish BUILT AROUND HOW YOU LEARN Say why you're here — an exam, your job, a personal project, or plain curiosity — and how many minutes a day you actually have. The course is written to match, not padded to fill a syllabus. PROGRESS YOU CAN SEE A streak, the sections you've cleared, and a growing list of what you already know. FREE AND PRO Two courses free, no card. Pro removes the limit. Pro subscription: • Monthly — USD 9.99 per month • Annual — USD 59.99 per year, with a 7-day free trial Payment is charged to your Apple Account when you confirm the purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours of the end of that period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings after purchase. Any unused part of a free trial is forfeited when you buy a subscription. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://learn.califica.ai/privacy

Screenshots

SymphonyMath1 screens
Lazo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SymphonyMath at none against Lazo's 2. SymphonyMath also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads 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. Lazo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. SymphonyMath asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SymphonyMath versus Lazo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSymphonyMathLazo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (505 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews48.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings505 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB68 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSymphony LearningLuis Arturo Barrera

Bugs and requests

SymphonyMath

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • App says correct answer is wrong
  • No sound
  • Crashes when palm touches screen
  • Loses progress for session
  • Launches with sound muted
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  • Requires going to settings to unmute

Requested features

6 requests
  • Make it funnier
  • Incorporate Subway Surfers with math facts
  • Add timed math challenges (1 min or 30 sec)
  • Remember students for home use
  • Allow users to work whenever they want
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  • Improve user interface for home users

Lazo

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

SymphonyMath

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Lazo

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Pro Annual7 Days trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is SymphonyMath free?
SymphonyMath is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lazo free?
Lazo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SymphonyMath or Lazo have ads?
Neither SymphonyMath nor Lazo shows ads.

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