Orbit Maths vs CapyMaths
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Orbit Maths
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3, 2, 1... blast off to SATs maths success. Orbit is a space-themed maths practice app for Year 6 children getting ready for KS2 Maths Paper 1: Arithmetic. Built for parents who want focused support at home, Orbit keeps practice targeted to the core arithmetic skills that matter most. Children train through short missions covering: - Addition - Subtraction - Multiplication - Division - Decimals As they practise, they build speed, accuracy, and confidence with the same style of calculations used in the arithmetic paper. Why parents choose Orbit: - Clear focus on Paper 1 arithmetic - Short, manageable sessions for busy routines - Structured progression through core number skills - Built-in scratchpad for working out answers If you want focused, space-themed support for your child’s SATs arithmetic preparation, Orbit is ready for launch.
CapyMaths
This app uses AI to personalize math practice for children aged 4-11, covering the UK National Curriculum, SATs, and 11+ exams. It identifies weak spots, offers targeted exercises, and includes a fun virtual pet to keep children engaged.
- AI-driven personalized practice
- UK National Curriculum alignment (Year 1-6)
- SATs Prep and 11+ Maths sections
- Retry Zone for mastering mistakes
- Virtual Capybara companion
- Parent dashboard with AI reports
- Multiple practice modes (Self, Smart, Challenge)
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Your child's maths practice shouldn't be guesswork. CapyMaths finds exactly where they need help — aligned to the UK National Curriculum from Year 1 to Year 6, with dedicated SATs Prep and 11+ Maths sections. Created by a dad for his own daughters, now available for every UK family. 45,000+ QUESTIONS — YEAR 1 TO 11+ Every question mapped to UK National Curriculum objectives: - Year 1-6: 28,000+ questions covering number bonds, place value, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals, measurement, geometry and more - SATs Prep: 8,900+ questions across arithmetic, reasoning, fractions, measurement, geometry and ratio — aligned to KS2 SATs Papers 1, 2 & 3 - 11+ Maths: 7,400+ multiple-choice questions in GL Assessment style, covering number, algebra, sequences, ratio, geometry, data and multi-step problem solving SMART PRACTICE WITH AI WEEKLY FOCUS Every week, AI reviews your child's work and picks the topics they need most. Smart Practice then adapts in real time — difficulty adjusts as your child progresses, and time and skip data help uncover hidden weaknesses. FOUR WAYS TO PRACTISE - Self Practice — choose any topic from your child's year group - Smart Practice — an AI-picked weekly focus, with questions adapted to your child - Challenge Mode — timed challenges to build speed and confidence - Skills Check — short checks that build a map of what your child has truly mastered RETRY ZONE — MASTER YOUR MISTAKES Every wrong answer, from any practice mode, is automatically captured. Your child retries it later; two correct answers and it's graduated. No more repeating what they already know — just focused practice on real weak spots. CAPYBARA COMPANION Your child earns River Coins through practice, then uses them to feed, dress and care for their virtual capybara. Unlock backgrounds and equipment, keep a daily care streak, play 15 mini-games, add friends and send gifts. It turns "I don't want to" into "can I do more?" PARENT DASHBOARD & AI REPORTS See exactly which topics your child finds tricky. Weekly AI-generated reports delivered to your inbox with strengths, weaknesses and specific recommendations. The dashboard shows weekly trends, Retry Zone progress, a full Skills Map across six strands of maths, and detailed weakness analysis. Download PDF reports anytime. FEATURES PARENTS LOVE - Daily practice goals — set targets and lock games until they're met - Configurable coin rewards — choose how many coins each practice mode awards - "I don't understand" tracking — see which topics your child skips - Year group and series restrictions — control what your child practises - Practice timer — monitor time per question - Scratch pad — built-in whiteboard for working out - Family account — manage multiple children, easy switching - Report a question — flag anything directly from the app WHY PARENTS CHOOSE CAPYMATHS - 45,000+ questions, 100% UK National Curriculum aligned - AI weekly focus and AI reports, not just random questions - SATs Prep & 11+ Maths included - Step-by-step explanations to learn from mistakes - Real parent visibility with weekly AI insights - Built by a parent, for parents - A fraction of the cost of tutoring BUILT FOR UK FAMILIES We use British English, British currency in word problems, and British teaching methods. Written methods follow the formal approaches specified by the Department for Education. Your child won't see "math" or "grade" — just proper maths for their Year group. Download today and give your child the smart maths practice they deserve. Privacy Policy: https://capymaths.com/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Support: info@rivermapai.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Orbit Maths at none against CapyMaths's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. CapyMaths sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Orbit Maths asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Orbit Maths | CapyMaths |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 48 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jonathan Smith | Rivermap Ai Solutions Ltd |
In-app purchases
Orbit Maths
No in-app purchases
CapyMaths
- CapyMaths Pro$7.991 Month
- CapyMaths Pro (Annual)$79.991 Year
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