Comparison

Elementary Math ScratchPad vs 1000 Books Phonics

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

Head to head
About

Elementary Math ScratchPad

This app provides a digital workspace for students to practice elementary math. It allows users to draw, take notes, and visualize problems directly on screen, reducing mental load and making learning less stressful. Features include interactive scratchpad, multiple game modes, and smart difficulty levels.

Highlights
  • Interactive scratchpad for drawing and notes
  • Addition, subtraction, and multiplication modes
  • Adjustable difficulty levels (1-3 digits)
  • Reward system for motivation
  • Offline and private use
  • Suitable for visual learners
Features
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Elementary Math ScratchPad is designed to make learning math easier by reducing cognitive load. Unlike standard quiz apps, we provide a dedicated workspace for you to think, draw, and solve. WHY THE SCRATCHPAD MATTERS Math can be overwhelming when you try to hold too many numbers in your head. Our built-in scratchpad allows you to: • Take notes while counting • Draw tally marks or visual aids • "Carry the one" without losing your place • Visualize complex multiplication problems directly on screen By offloading these mental tasks to the screen, you can focus on understanding the math itself, making learning faster and less stressful. KEY FEATURES • Interactive Scratch Pad: Draw, scribble, and calculate right next to the question. • Three Game Modes: Addition (+), Subtraction (-), and Multiplication (×). • Smart Difficulty: - 1 Digit: Perfect for beginners (1-9) - 2 Digits: Standard practice (Addition 10-99, Multiplication 10-20 × 1-9) - 3 Digits: Challenge mode (Addition 100-999, Multiplication 100-199 × 1-9) • Reward System: Keep motivated by earning points for every correct answer. • Offline & Private: No internet needed, and no data collection. Safe for all ages. PERFECT FOR • Visual learners who need to see the problem • Students struggling with mental math pressure • Parents teaching core arithmetic concepts • Anyone wanting a stress-free way to practice math skills

About

1000 Books Phonics

This educational app guides parents and caregivers through a structured, step-by-step program to teach reading fundamentals to young children. It features flashcards, illustrated stories, instructional videos, and interactive games to reinforce learning.

Highlights
  • 15 step learning system
  • 500+ illustrated flashcards
  • 20+ illustrated stories
  • Instructional videos
  • Vocabulary builder videos
  • Multiple learning games
Features
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Complete the Journey to Reading with 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Next Generation Learning System. Step by Step Instructions: Our course is divided up into 15 unique steps. Each step builds on the prior step to systematically help parents and caregivers teach reading fundamentals. More than 500 professionally illustrated flashcards. More than 20 illustrated stories. Videos with instructions for each step and vocabulary builder videos. Multiple learning games to reinforce learning.

Screenshots

Elementary Math ScratchPad4 screens
1000 Books Phonics4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Elementary Math ScratchPad at none against 1000 Books Phonics's 1. Elementary Math ScratchPad also leads on ads (none vs shown). 1000 Books Phonics's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.5). On price, rating, ratings volume 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. 1000 Books Phonics sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Elementary Math ScratchPad asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Elementary Math ScratchPad against 5.0 for 1000 Books Phonics. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Elementary Math ScratchPad versus 1000 Books Phonics: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterElementary Math ScratchPad1000 Books Phonics
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequency—Every 5 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.515.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB184 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMd Yousuf Ali1000 Books Foundation

Customer experience

Elementary Math ScratchPad

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

1000 Books Phonics

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Elementary Math ScratchPad

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

1000 Books Phonics

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$9.99

Questions

Is Elementary Math ScratchPad free?
Elementary Math ScratchPad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 1000 Books Phonics free?
1000 Books Phonics is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Elementary Math ScratchPad or 1000 Books Phonics?
Elementary Math ScratchPad and 1000 Books Phonics are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Elementary Math ScratchPad or 1000 Books Phonics have ads?
1000 Books Phonics shows ads; Elementary Math ScratchPad does not.

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