Comparison

Elementary Math ScratchPad vs Mental Math Tricks

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

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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

Mental Math Tricks

Master mental math techniques to calculate faster than a calculator. Learn proven tricks for multiplication, division, percentages, and more through clear explanations, practice drills, and timed challenges. Track your progress and build a consistent learning habit.

Highlights
  • 30 proven mental math tricks
  • Techniques for multiplication, division, percentages, fractions, and more
  • Step-by-step explanations and 'why it works' sections
  • Infinite auto-generated practice problems
  • Timed challenges and daily challenges
  • Progress tracking with speed graphs and day streaks
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MathMind teaches you real mental math techniques - not gimmicks, not drills you'll forget tomorrow. Learn the same shortcuts used by mathematicians, chess players, and memory athletes to calculate faster than a calculator. 30 PROVEN TRICKS, 7 CATEGORIES: Master techniques across every major area of mental arithmetic: - Multiplication: square numbers ending in 5, multiply by 11, multiply two-digit numbers instantly - Division: divisibility rules, divide by 5, divide by 25 - Squares and roots: square any two-digit number, estimate square roots - Percentages: the percentage flip trick, tips in seconds, compound growth - Fractions: convert, compare, and calculate - Addition and subtraction: round-and-adjust, left-to-right addition - Advanced: day of the week for any date, digit sums, cube estimation THREE WAYS TO LEARN: LEARN - Each trick has a clear explanation, worked examples with step-by-step walkthroughs, and a "Why does this work?" section that shows the underlying math. PRACTICE - Drill any trick with infinite auto-generated problems. Track your accuracy, streak, and solve time as you improve. CHALLENGE - Timed tests across all tricks you've learned. Compete against your own best. Take the Daily Challenge - the same problems for everyone, every day. BUILT FOR REAL PROGRESS: - Speed graphs: watch your solve time drop week by week - Day streaks: build a consistent practice habit - Category breakdown: see exactly where you're strong and where to focus - Combo multipliers: chain correct answers for bonus scoring - Haptic feedback and smooth animations HONEST PRICING: MathMind is free to download with 5 foundational tricks unlocked. Unlock all 30 tricks with a single one-time purchase - no subscriptions, no ads, no data collection, ever. PRIVACY FIRST: Your progress stays on your device. MathMind has no accounts, no sign-ups, no analytics, no trackers, no ads. Nothing leaves your phone, unless you manually share it. Whether you're a student preparing for exams, a professional who wants to run mental calculations in meetings, or just someone who enjoys training their brain - MathMind gives you the tools to think faster. Download and start learning in seconds!

Screenshots

Elementary Math ScratchPad4 screens
Mental Math Tricks4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Elementary Math ScratchPad at none against Mental Math Tricks's 2. Mental Math Tricks's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.5). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Mental Math Tricks sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. 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 Mental Math Tricks. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Elementary Math ScratchPad versus Mental Math Tricks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterElementary Math ScratchPadMental Math Tricks
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11
Update frequency—Every 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.515.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMd Yousuf AliRouba Kiprianos

Customer experience

Elementary Math ScratchPad

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

Mental Math Tricks

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Elementary Math ScratchPad

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Mental Math Tricks

One-time2
  • Standard Unlock$2.99
  • Pro Unlock$4.99

Questions

Is Elementary Math ScratchPad free?
Elementary Math ScratchPad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mental Math Tricks free?
Mental Math Tricks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Elementary Math ScratchPad or Mental Math Tricks?
Elementary Math ScratchPad and Mental Math Tricks are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Elementary Math ScratchPad or Mental Math Tricks have ads?
Neither Elementary Math ScratchPad nor Mental Math Tricks shows ads.

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