CalcMaster vs MatX
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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 — 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.
MatX
This app helps elementary and middle school students master place value, base-10 blocks, expanded form, and decimals through interactive lessons and game-like challenges. It offers visual models and step-by-step guidance for number concepts, aligning with common core standards.
- Interactive place value charts
- Base-10 visual blocks
- Standard & expanded form practice
- Decimal grid models
- Comparing and ordering decimals
- Rounding mastery with number lines
- Adventure stages with boss battles
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Master Place Value, Base-10 Blocks, Expanded Form & Decimals with MatX! Designed for Grade 2-5 elementary and middle school students, MatX turns abstract number concepts into hands-on, visual math mastery. Whether building whole numbers up to millions or mastering decimal places, students learn step-by-step through interactive boards, visual models, and guided challenges. WHY STUDENTS & TEACHERS LOVE MATX: • Interactive Place Value Charts: Learn the difference between place and value from ones and thousands to tenths and hundredths. • Base-10 Visual Blocks: Count, group, and visualize units, rods (tens), flats (hundreds), and cubes (thousands). • Standard & Expanded Form: Break numbers down (4,000 + 300 + 20 + 5) and assemble them back into standard form effortlessly. • Decimal Grid Models: Understand tenths and hundredths using shaded 10x10 grids and fraction-to-decimal connections. • Comparing & Ordering (Less Than, Equal, Greater Than): Compare decimals without falling for common length traps (e.g., 0.5 vs 0.48). • Rounding Mastery: Step-by-step visual number line slopes to round to the nearest 10, 100, 1,000, whole number, or tenth. • Powers of 10 Shifts: Master mental shortcuts for multiplying and dividing by 10, 100, and 1,000 by shifting decimal points. EXCITING GAME MODES & FEATURES: • 70 Adventure Stages: Travel across 5 themed islands tackling bosses and unlocking levels. • Operations Hub: Targeted practice modules for building specific number skills at your own pace. • Interactive Step-by-Step Lessons: Built-in visual flashcards explain every concept with clear examples before you play. • Daily Quests & XP Rewards: Level up from Math Explorer to Grandmaster of Math with daily challenges and streak tracking. • Kid-Friendly & Distraction-Free: Clean interface, smooth haptic feedback, and offline support for practice anywhere. CURRICULUM ALIGNED: Fully aligned with US Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade math, making it the perfect tool for classroom learning, homework help, and homeschool practice. Empower your child's number sense and decimal confidence today with MatX! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: CalcMaster at none against MatX's shown. MatX's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. CalcMaster sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and MatX sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | CalcMaster | MatX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | — |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yoshitaka Tanaka | Sedat YILDIZ |
In-app purchases
CalcMaster
- CalcMaster Full Pack$9.99
MatX
- Remove Ads 1 Month$3.991 Month
- Remove Ads 1 Year$24.991 Year
- 100 diamonds$1.99
- 500 diamonds$5.99
- 1000 diamonds$8.99








