Addition Algorithm vs FlashTables
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Addition Algorithm
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No ads now or ever! Addition Algorithm – Rigby Maths is an interactive app that teaches and reinforces the standard written (column) addition algorithm. Learners build answers one column at a time—focusing on place value, accuracy, and the correct method—so they don’t just “get the answer”, they understand how the answer is made. Across five levels, the difficulty grows from first-time algorithm practice, to carrying (regrouping/renaming), to larger place values, adding three numbers, and finally working with decimals (tenths and hundredths). The app includes guided “Learn” tutorials and an on-demand help feature with clear voice prompts, plus optional visual supports like a carry helper overlay, tens frames, and visual dots to make the maths more concrete. Progress is tracked with a mastery percentage per level, and the question wording is customisable—choose whether the app says “add” or “plus”, and whether it uses “carrying”, “renaming”, or “regrouping” to match what learners hear in class. It’s useful for independent practice at home and structured practice in schools, giving students confidence with the algorithm while giving adults a simple way to see steady improvement over time.
FlashTables
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Times tables, arcade-style! FlashTables is a math game kids actually ask to play - and it's free, with no account, no sign-up, no ads, and no pop-ups. Race the clock, earn stars, and battle up to Grand Champion. Multiplication and division. A REAL FREE VERSION The 1, 2, 5, and 10 tables are free forever, in both multiplication and division. Not a trial, not a teaser - a complete game you can play without paying anything. PRACTICE TO LEARN Practice mode is untimed and gentle - work through a table in order and learn the pattern. Miss one and FlashTables simply shows the right answer and moves on. No buzzers, no "Game Over," no stress. THEN RACE THE CLOCK Switch to Race mode and beat the 6-second clock, with a 3-2-1 stoplight countdown and old-school arcade sounds. A miss flashes red with a soft tone - never a harsh buzzer. Win 3 perfect races and the table is MASTERED: you earn a star that never disappears. WORK UP TO GRAND CHAMPION Master every table to unlock the Championship, then win it for both multiplication and division to become a Grand Champion. Mastery stars never go away - players only ever move forward. SEE EVERY TABLE A built-in learn mode lays out any times table as a full reference chart - every fact, any operation - so players can study before they race. BUILT ON HOW CHILDREN REALLY LEARN FlashTables is grounded in research on how children actually learn math facts. Real fluency comes from short bursts of fast recall, so that's exactly what the game trains - a friendly clock, instant feedback, and repetition until the answer is automatic, then locked in for good with mastery that never fades. Even the wrong answers on the tiles are deliberate: they're the specific mistakes kids really make, so every question teaches. THREE WAYS TO ANSWER Tap a multiple-choice tile, type on the number pad, or just SAY the answer out loud - on-device speech recognition, so audio never leaves the phone. CHOOSE THE TABLES YOU WANT Set the range that fits your child - practice the 1-10 tables, or go up to 1-12 for the 11s and 12s. Change it any time, and open Practice to every table whenever you like. BUILT FOR YOUR SCHOOL'S TABLES The 1-10 tables line up with what most US classrooms expect - Common Core fluency by 3rd grade. Switch to 1-12 for states that go further, like Florida and Virginia. The Championship draws from whatever range you pick. ALL YOUR CHILDREN CAN PLAY Up to 5 player profiles, each with its own progress, avatar, theme, and settings. Everyone in the family gets their own game - free. FREE PROGRESS REPORTS FOR PARENTS See exactly which facts are solid and which need work: a color-coded fluency grid, weekly practice minutes, and your child's most-missed facts. Free for every family. REMINDERS AND A PRACTICE TIMER Set daily practice reminders and FlashTables sends a friendly notification at the time you pick. There's also a built-in timer - choose 5, 10, 15 minutes or your own - with a countdown that rides along on any screen. SHARE THE WIN Turn a great result into an animated card - medals, confetti and all - and send it with a tap through the iPhone share sheet: Messages, AirDrop, Mail, anywhere. It opens on any device, with nothing to install. TRULY MULTILINGUAL Fully translated into English, Spanish, French, and Italian - including spoken-answer recognition. Switch languages instantly, no restart. MADE FOR iPHONE AND iPAD One app, with a layout built for each screen - big and comfortable on iPad, tight and fast on iPhone. PRICING The free version costs nothing and shows no ads: the 1, 2, 5, and 10 tables, full progress reports, all 8 themes, and up to 5 player profiles. One simple $2.99 unlock - no subscription, ever - opens every remaining table, the full Championship, and daily practice reminders. No accounts. We don't sell data.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Addition Algorithm at none against FlashTables's 1. FlashTables's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 6 days). 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
Both are free to download. FlashTables sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Addition Algorithm asks for nothing beyond the download.
Addition Algorithm ships an update every 6 days, FlashTables daily. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Addition Algorithm | FlashTables |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 56 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | JASON A RIGBY | Vivatek Innovations, LLC |
In-app purchases
Addition Algorithm
No in-app purchases
FlashTables
- Unlock All Tables$2.99
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