Comparison

Learning vs SimpleMath

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

Head to head
About

Learning

Features
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Math Academy makes learning math simple and engaging. Perfect for anyone wanting to improve their skills, the app offers a range of activities for all levels. Key features include: Core Math Topics: Practice Numbers, Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division, and Shapes. Activity Formats: Learn through Showcase, Matching, Flashcards, Multiple Choice, or Keypad/Spelling. Customizable Learning: Adjust settings to match your learning level and focus areas. Progress Tracking: Track achievements and view daily, weekly, and monthly completions. Math Academy combines education with fun, making it ideal for learners of any age. Start improving your math skills today.

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SimpleMath

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SimpleMath — Kids Math is a bilingual learning app for children ages 6–8. Children can learn in English or Chinese with clear visual models, short practice rounds, gentle review, daily challenges, and collectible stickers. The free learning path starts with counting, comparison, and number bonds. SimpleMath Premium gives families access to every math world, both languages, and future content. Premium features are shown only after a parent completes an adult math check. • Learn, practice, and review with clear math visuals • Solve Grade 1 word problems with object boards that show how quantities fit together • Build number sense, operations, time, measurement, fractions, decimals, geometry, data, probability, and reasoning • Switch between English and Chinese at any time • Optional spoken support and on-device learning progress • No ads, accounts, analytics, or data collection • Follow the Lantern Trail: a story journey across six illustrated worlds where every practice round changes the adventure • Grown-ups can preview any lesson, see a curriculum map with learning insights, print practice sheets, and set up to six child profiles • Explore the Math Lab: 60+ hands-on animations that open with each world, all offline Subscription terms (United States): SimpleMath Premium Monthly is $4.99 per month. SimpleMath Premium Annual includes a 7-day free trial, then costs $29.99 per year. SimpleMath Premium Lifetime is a one-time $59.99 purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel subscriptions in your Apple Account settings. Prices may vary by storefront. Privacy Policy: https://williamjiamin.github.io/simplemath-support/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Learning4 screens
SimpleMath4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Learning at none against SimpleMath's 3. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. SimpleMath sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Learning asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
Learning versus SimpleMath: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLearningSimpleMath
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB438 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTom Wanyama立擾 ę±Ŗ

In-app purchases

None

Learning

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

SimpleMath

Subscriptions2
  • SimpleMath Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
  • SimpleMath Premium Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • SimpleMath Premium Lifetime$59.99

Questions

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

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