Comparison

MathFlash vs LijPlay

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

Head to head
About

MathFlash

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Master mathematics from Grade 9 to University with MathFlash — the offline-first flashcard app that uses spaced repetition to help you remember formulas, solve problems, and ace your exams. SMART STUDY, NOT HARD STUDY MathFlash uses the proven SM-2 spaced repetition algorithm to show you cards at the perfect time. Cards you know well appear less often. Cards you struggle with come back sooner. The result: you learn faster and forget less. 1,939 FLASHCARDS ACROSS 7 TIERS • Foundation (Grade 9–10): Algebra, Geometry, Probability, Sets, Logic • Intermediate (Grade 11–12): Trigonometry, Sequences, Logarithms, Statistics • Advanced (Pre-University): Calculus, Vectors, Complex Numbers, Matrices • University: PDEs, Fourier Series, Abstract Algebra, Measure Theory • Programmer's Math: Boolean Algebra, Graph Theory, Automata, Combinatorics • Algorithms & Complexity: Big-O, Dynamic Programming, P vs NP • Applied Engineering: Laplace Transforms, Control Systems, Numerical Methods 34 INTERNATIONAL EXAM CURRICULA Each exam shows only the topics relevant to your syllabus: • Ethiopian National Exam (Grade 10 & 12) • GCSE & A-Level Mathematics (UK) • CBSE Class 9–12 (India) • SAT / ACT Math (US) • IB Mathematics SL & HL • KCSE & O-Level (East Africa) • JEE Main, GRE, GMAT & more STUDY YOUR WAY • Study Now — one tap to review all due cards across every subject • Favorites — heart any card and study your saved collection • Daily Challenge — 3 random cards daily with XP streak bonus • Tags — organize cards as "Review Again", "Exam Week", "Weak Area" • Scratch Pad — draw and work out problems right on the card BEAUTIFUL MATH RENDERING LaTeX formulas rendered as clean, readable mathematics. Fractions, square roots, matrices, Greek letters, and hundreds of mathematical symbols displayed beautifully on every card. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS • XP system with 8 levels from Arithmetic Apprentice to Math Legend • Daily streaks and achievement badges • Retention rate and weak area identification • 7-day forecast of upcoming due cards • Progress percentage on every tier, exam, subject, and deck WORKS 100% OFFLINE All 1,939 cards are bundled in the app. No internet required to study. Your progress syncs to the cloud when you're online so you never lose your data. PERSONALIZE EVERYTHING • Light, Dark, or System theme • Adjustable font size for formulas • Card flip animation (flip, slide, fade, or none) • Color blind mode • Haptic feedback, screen wake lock, shuffle mode • Daily goal and reminder notifications Built for students in Ethiopia, East Africa, and around the world. Study anywhere, anytime — even without internet.

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LijPlay

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LijPlay - Learn, Play, Grow. The Ethiopian Way! LijPlay is a beautiful educational puzzle game for children ages 3 to 6. Kids solve jigsaw-style puzzles while learning the Ethiopian alphabet, English letters, numbers, world geography, and Ethiopian history - all through play! 7 LEARNING CATEGORIES: Fidelat - Learn all 17 Ethiopic letter families through colorful puzzles. Each letter is beautifully illustrated. ABC - All 26 English letters with voice narration. Hear each letter spoken aloud in your language! 123 Numbers - Count from 1 to 25 with vibrant number puzzles that build math confidence. World Maps - Explore 20 countries across 4 continents. Each solved puzzle reveals fun facts about the country. Animals - Meet 20 amazing animals! Lion, Elephant, Giraffe, Zebra and more. Each animal has a fun fact and voice narration in your language. History - Discover Ethiopia's incredible history! Meet Emperor Menelik II, Emperor Tewodros II, and Emperor Haile Selassie. Explore UNESCO World Heritage Sites including the Obelisk of Axum, Rock-hewn Churches of Lalibela, Simien Mountains, and Fasil Ghebbi in Gondar. Each puzzle unlocks a story and a fun quiz! My Photos - Turn any photo into a puzzle! Take a selfie or pick from your gallery. KEY FEATURES: - 5 difficulty levels from Beginner (2x2) to Expert (5x4) - Voice narration for ABC and Animals in all 4 languages - Sound effects including tile snaps, chimes, and win fanfares - Stars, coins, and celebrations for every solve - History quiz after every story - Progress tracking across all categories - Parent Zone with PIN protection - No ads, ever - No in-app purchases - Works fully offline - no internet required - No data collection - 100% private and safe - COPPA and GDPR compliant 4 LANGUAGES: English, Amharic, Tigrinya, Swedish DESIGNED FOR PARENTS: PIN-protected Parent Zone lets parents view child progress, reset scores, and control sound settings. The app contains no advertising, no in-app purchases, no social features, and no data collection of any kind. Built with love for Ethiopian children and families worldwide.

Screenshots

MathFlash4 screens
LijPlay4 screens

Verdict

The call

MathFlash and LijPlay are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
MathFlash versus LijPlay: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMathFlashLijPlay
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB41 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperHaileslassie Lilay DesalegnMiliyard Tassew Reda

In-app purchases

None

MathFlash

No in-app purchases

None

LijPlay

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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