Comparison

RepsLearn vs MathBoard

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

Head to head
About

RepsLearn

This app uses spaced repetition and an AI tutor to help students in grades 6-9 master math concepts for long-term retention. It adapts to individual learning levels and provides detailed progress tracking for parents.

Highlights
  • Spaced repetition for long-term retention
  • Adaptive difficulty
  • AI tutor with Socratic questioning
  • Parent dashboard for progress tracking
  • 30-day retention rate tracking
  • Quick practice sessions
  • Common Core aligned curriculum
Features
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RepsLearn helps students actually remember the math they learn. Most students learn a concept, pass the test, and forget it within weeks. RepsLearn solves this using spaced repetition — a proven learning science technique that schedules reviews right before a student would forget, building long-term retention instead of short-term cramming. Built by a math professor and parent, RepsLearn covers grades 6–9 through Algebra 1 with thousands of personally curated questions aligned to Common Core standards. How it works: Students practice math questions that adapt to their level. The app tracks what they know and what they're forgetting, then automatically schedules reviews at the optimal time. Over time, concepts move from short-term to long-term memory. When students get something wrong, they don't just see the answer — an AI tutor uses Socratic questioning to guide them toward understanding their mistake. It identifies specific misconceptions and asks leading questions so students learn to think through problems, not just memorize answers. Features include: Spaced repetition engine that schedules reviews for maximum retention Adaptive difficulty that adjusts to each student's performance AI tutor with Socratic dialogue, hints, and worked examples Parent dashboard showing knowledge gaps, common errors, and weekly progress 30-day retention rate tracking Quick practice sessions that fit into any schedule Covers grades 6 through Algebra 1, Common Core aligned RepsLearn is not a full curriculum — it's the practice and retention layer that works alongside whatever your student is already learning in school or at home. Completely free. No ads. No paywall. No upsells. Built by an educator for students and families.

About

MathBoard

Features
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MathBoard is a handwriting-first mental-math practice app. Generate arithmetic worksheets, solve each problem by hand on an iPad whiteboard, and get instant auto-grading, wrong-answer explanations, and printable PDFs. Pick a ready-made set or build your own: ① Within-10 / within-20 / within-50 / within-100 addition and subtraction ② Two-digit addition and subtraction ③ Multiplication tables, division tables, and mixed × ÷ ④ Compare numbers (greater than, less than, equal to) ⑤ Four operations mixed Work each problem with Apple Pencil or a finger on a per-question whiteboard — line up column working, carry and borrow, draw it out. MathBoard grades instantly, tracks accuracy and time, and saves every wrong answer with the correct solution, your draft, and a step-by-step explanation. A built-in process calculator lets you enter a two-digit addition or subtraction and see the answer with vertical working and stick-counting visuals — the same show-your-work approach, on demand. Designed for families: ① Apple Pencil and finger handwriting on every problem ② Auto-grading with accuracy and timing stats ③ Wrong-answer book with explanation and your draft ④ One tap generates a similar set to practice weak spots ⑤ Printable PDF worksheets — student, answer-key, and explanation versions ⑥ Bilingual: English and 简体中文, switchable at runtime ⑦ Fully offline, no ads, no accounts MathBoard is local-first: worksheets, attempts, wrong answers, and PencilKit drafts stay on the device. Nothing is uploaded. Core practice is entirely free: all problem types, number ranges, and set sizes (including comparison and two-digit) are available without paying. MathBoard Pro unlocks PDF export, full step-by-step explanations with vertical and visual models, wrong-question drills, learning reports, and batch generation — choose a Monthly or Yearly subscription, or a one-time Lifetime purchase. Contact: sectojoy@gmail.com Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://zelonai.com/app/mathboard/privacy-policy

Screenshots

RepsLearn4 screens
MathBoard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RepsLearn at none against MathBoard'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. MathBoard sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. RepsLearn asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
RepsLearn versus MathBoard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRepsLearnMathBoard
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDiwas KC雷 陈

In-app purchases

None

RepsLearn

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

MathBoard

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime Purchase$24.99

Questions

Is RepsLearn free?
RepsLearn is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MathBoard free?
MathBoard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do RepsLearn or MathBoard have ads?
Neither RepsLearn nor MathBoard shows ads.

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