Comparison

Elementary Math ScratchPad vs TinyTracer

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

TinyTracer

Features
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TinyTracer teaches real handwriting — not tap-to-trace games, but actual stroke-guided letter formation your child practices with their finger or Apple Pencil, the same way they'll write on paper. WHAT MAKES TINYTRACER DIFFERENT • Real stroke guidance. Every letter, number, word, and sentence uses a real guide path with correct stroke order and direction — the habit sticks, not just shape recognition. • Phonics built in. Letters aren't just named — kids hear the letter name, its sound, and a real word that uses it, together, the way early-literacy research says actually works. • A growing library beyond the alphabet. Sight words with spoken example sentences, simple math, a coloring book, matching and sorting games, and pattern practice — all built around the same real-stroke approach, not generic tap-and-go minigames. • Grows with your child. Four age-appropriate stages — Toddler, Pre-Writer, Tracer, and Author — so the same app that teaches a 3-year-old to trace a circle later teaches a 7-year-old to write full sentences. No new app to find later. • A companion that makes practice something to look forward to. Kids pick a buddy mascot and learn real milestones as they practice — new gear that shows up right in the activity, new friends to discover, each one a genuine surprise tied to real progress, not a countdown or a nag. • Real progress, for real parents. A Parent Dashboard shows exactly what your child has practiced, for how long, streaks, and where they could use a bit more — not vanity badges. • Built with privacy first. No ads. No third-party trackers or analytics SDKs. No account or sign-in required. Every purchase and setting is protected behind a Parent Gate your child can't get past on their own. FOUR STAGES, ONE APP Toddler — first pencil control, big shapes, scribble time, counting fun, zero pressure. Pre-Writer — dot-to-dot, guided pre-writing shapes, matching games, size and pattern practice. Tracer — the full alphabet, numbers, words, sight words, and phonics. Author — full sentences, simple math, and independent handwriting. A standalone Coloring Book is also available from every stage's home screen. Letters and shape tracing are always free. A subscription unlocks the full library — numbers, words, sentences, sight words, simple math, coloring pages, matching and sorting games, pattern practice, dot-to-dot, and mission content — across every stage. TinyTracer Premium is offered as an auto-renewing subscription (Weekly, Monthly, or Annual). Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your Apple ID Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial, if offered, is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://nusirichun.github.io/tinytracer-legal/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Elementary Math ScratchPad4 screens
TinyTracer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Elementary Math ScratchPad at none against TinyTracer's 3. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. TinyTracer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Elementary Math ScratchPad asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Elementary Math ScratchPad versus TinyTracer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterElementary Math ScratchPadTinyTracer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.517.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB91 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMd Yousuf AliNathapon Usirichun

In-app purchases

None

Elementary Math ScratchPad

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

TinyTracer

Subscriptions3
  • TinyTracer Premium (Weekly)$2.997 Days
  • TinyTracer Premium (Monthly)7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • TinyTracer Premium (Annual)7 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Elementary Math ScratchPad free?
Elementary Math ScratchPad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TinyTracer free?
TinyTracer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Elementary Math ScratchPad or TinyTracer have ads?
Neither Elementary Math ScratchPad nor TinyTracer shows ads.

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