MathGrid 100 vs CalcMaster
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
MathGrid 100
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MathGrid 100 โ Photo-graded math drills for daily mental math practice. Known in Japan as "Hyakumasu Keisan" (็พใใน่จ็ฎ / 100-square calculation), this classic drill is a proven method for building mental math fluency, recommended by Japanese educators such as Hideo Kageyama. MathGrid 100 brings this method to your iPhone with AI-powered photo grading: just snap a picture of the completed worksheet and get an instant score. ใFeaturesใ * Camera-based instant grading โ no typing required * Supports addition and multiplication * 9ร9 (multiplication) and 10ร10 grids * Review and manually edit each cell if needed * Saves up to 20 sessions in history * Points, levels, and badges to keep kids motivated * Daily streak tracking * Up to 4 separate child profiles with individual progress ใGreat forใ * Parents tired of manually grading drill sheets * Tracking your child's daily practice * Gamifying repetitive practice to keep kids engaged * Supplementing Kumon, abacus class, or other math curricula โป Internet connection required (handwriting recognition runs in the cloud). โป This app shows a persistent banner ad and an interstitial ad after every few gradings.
CalcMaster
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CalcMaster is a math practice app for column arithmetic, times tables, and printable worksheets you can make yourself. Just like solving problems in a paper notebook, you write your working out on the handwriting canvas and enter the final answer with the on-screen keypad. It works smoothly with Apple Pencil or a finger, so practice can happen anywhere. [Great for anyone who wants to] Master carrying and borrowing in column arithmetic Memorize times tables in short, focused sessions Practice at their own pace without paper worksheets Build a steady daily math habit [Column Arithmetic] Practice addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in classic vertical (column) format. The handwriting canvas features a grid-paper background and an optional column-alignment guide, ideal for learning to line up digits correctly. [Times Tables Master] Choose a specific table (1 through 9) for focused drill, or pick Mix mode to shuffle all 81 questions together. Streak counters, per-table completion dots, and gentle hints help keep motivation high. [Math Worksheets] Generate addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division problems as a PDF and print them as paper drills. Just pick the operations, format (equation or column), difficulty, number of digits, and pages to create your own custom worksheets โ handy for homework and home study. [Units Master] A reference mode for units of length, volume, weight, area, and time, shown alongside a sense of real quantity so kids can grasp how units work intuitively. [Compare Master] A game-style quiz for comparing which number or quantity is larger, building a feel for numbers while having fun. [4-Level Difficulty System] Question difficulty automatically expands as you answer more correctly. Lv.1: 2-digit plus 1-digit basics Lv.4: 3-digit plus 3-digit challenges Smooth, achievable progression builds real confidence. [Records Screen] See today's question count, lifetime totals per operation, per-table progress for times tables, and a 7-day bar chart. Your effort is visualized, giving you a clear reason to come back tomorrow. [Instant Feedback] A satisfying animation greets every correct answer, while a gentle shake signals a miss. The app moves to the next question automatically, keeping practice quick and rhythmic. [Designed with Care] Optimized layouts for both iPhone and iPad Simple, distraction-free interface Progress is saved on-device and can be reset anytime Five minutes a day is all it takes to build math confidence. Start your daily practice habit with CalcMaster today.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MathGrid 100 at none against CalcMaster's 1. MathGrid 100 also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). CalcMaster's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). On price and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. CalcMaster sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MathGrid 100 asks for nothing beyond the download.
MathGrid 100 ships an update every 3 weeks, CalcMaster every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MathGrid 100 | CalcMaster |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 9 days โ better |
| Ads | Yes | No โ better |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 โ better | 18.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 40 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hiroyuki Ishikawa | Yoshitaka Tanaka |
In-app purchases
MathGrid 100
No in-app purchases
CalcMaster
- CalcMaster Full Pack$9.99
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