Comparison

MathFlash vs BrightSteps

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

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About

MathFlash

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Master mathematics from Grade 9 to University with MathFlash โ€” 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 โ€ข Foundation (Grade 9โ€“10): Algebra, Geometry, Probability, Sets, Logic โ€ข Intermediate (Grade 11โ€“12): Trigonometry, Sequences, Logarithms, Statistics โ€ข Advanced (Pre-University): Calculus, Vectors, Complex Numbers, Matrices โ€ข University: PDEs, Fourier Series, Abstract Algebra, Measure Theory โ€ข Programmer's Math: Boolean Algebra, Graph Theory, Automata, Combinatorics โ€ข Algorithms & Complexity: Big-O, Dynamic Programming, P vs NP โ€ข Applied Engineering: Laplace Transforms, Control Systems, Numerical Methods 34 INTERNATIONAL EXAM CURRICULA Each exam shows only the topics relevant to your syllabus: โ€ข Ethiopian National Exam (Grade 10 & 12) โ€ข GCSE & A-Level Mathematics (UK) โ€ข CBSE Class 9โ€“12 (India) โ€ข SAT / ACT Math (US) โ€ข IB Mathematics SL & HL โ€ข KCSE & O-Level (East Africa) โ€ข JEE Main, GRE, GMAT & more STUDY YOUR WAY โ€ข Study Now โ€” one tap to review all due cards across every subject โ€ข Favorites โ€” heart any card and study your saved collection โ€ข Daily Challenge โ€” 3 random cards daily with XP streak bonus โ€ข Tags โ€” organize cards as "Review Again", "Exam Week", "Weak Area" โ€ข Scratch Pad โ€” 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 โ€ข XP system with 8 levels from Arithmetic Apprentice to Math Legend โ€ข Daily streaks and achievement badges โ€ข Retention rate and weak area identification โ€ข 7-day forecast of upcoming due cards โ€ข 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 โ€ข Light, Dark, or System theme โ€ข Adjustable font size for formulas โ€ข Card flip animation (flip, slide, fade, or none) โ€ข Color blind mode โ€ข Haptic feedback, screen wake lock, shuffle mode โ€ข Daily goal and reminder notifications Built for students in Ethiopia, East Africa, and around the world. Study anywhere, anytime โ€” even without internet.

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BrightSteps

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Bright Steps โ€” Playful Math for Young Learners Bright Steps turns early math into playtime for kindergarten and primary school children. Every problem is shown with clear, friendly pictures โ€” bubbles to count, apples to add, cookies to take away โ€” so little learners see the math before they solve it. No stress, no clutter, no confusing menus. Just one cheerful activity at a time, a big tap-to-answer number pad, and lots of happy encouragement along the way. Made for little hands and growing minds Ten colorful worksheets across five core skills: counting, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division Real pictures for every problem, so kids understand โ€” not just memorize A big, friendly number pad โ€” no tricky typing Gentle feedback and happy star rewards that celebrate every try Calm, focused design that's wonderful for young children and special-education learners alike Loved by parents Safe and simple โ€” private sign-in with Apple or Google, and no ads Watch confidence grow as your child earns stars, one skill at a time Perfect for a few joyful minutes of learning at home Trusted by teachers Every worksheet prints as a clean A4 PDF โ€” ideal for homework, learning centers, or the whole class Answer keys included for quick checking Picture-based problems that support diverse learners and early-years curricula Five skills, one bright path From counting bubbles and adding apples to sharing pizza with friends, Bright Steps guides children gently from their very first numbers toward confident early arithmetic โ€” one bright step at a time. Start counting today!

Screenshots

MathFlash4 screens
BrightSteps3 screens

Verdict

The call

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

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
MathFlash versus BrightSteps: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMathFlashBrightSteps
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Every 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 โ€” better15.6
Further details โ€” not scored
Size71 MB18 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperHaileslassie Lilay DesalegnVanithamani Rajkumar

In-app purchases

None

MathFlash

No in-app purchases

None

BrightSteps

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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