Comparison

Top Dog Math Flash Card Game vs MathBoard

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

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About

Top Dog Math Flash Card Game

This app offers math flash card practice for children aged 6-12, covering addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. It provides a fun, game-like experience with progress tracking and a "Tricky Ones" mode to reinforce difficult concepts. The initial download is free, with an optional one-time purchase to unlock all features.

Highlights
  • Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division practice
  • 55 progressive levels
  • "Tricky Ones" mode for missed problems
  • Offline play capability
  • Lifetime progress stats
  • Character selection
  • No ads, accounts, or tracking
Features
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Top Dog Math is math flash cards for kids ages 6 to 12. Free to download, with no ads, no accounts, and no tracking. Just real math practice that kids actually enjoy. Start free with addition. When your kid is ready for more, a single one-time purchase unlocks subtraction, multiplication, division, and all 55 levels. No subscription. No recurring charges. Buy once, keep it forever. Difficulty climbs at a steady pace, from single-digit counting all the way to division and mixed operations, so the app grows with your kid instead of being outgrown in a week. WHAT'S INSIDE - All four operations: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division - 55 levels, from single-digit counting up through division and mixed operations - 8 characters to pick from - Practice mode for free play on whatever you want to work on - "Tricky Ones" mode that remembers every problem your kid has missed and drills it back - Lifetime stats so you can see where they're improving - Streaks, sparkles, and celebration sounds that keep kids playing FREE TO START The first 10 levels are completely free, covering all of addition, plus free addition practice. Try the real thing before you decide to unlock the rest. There's no trial timer and nothing expires. ONE-TIME UNLOCK, NEVER A SUBSCRIPTION Unlock subtraction, multiplication, division, and all 55 levels with one purchase. No monthly fees. No renewals. No surprise charges. You pay once and own it. WHY PARENTS LIKE IT - Zero ads. Your kid will never see one. - One-time purchase, never a subscription. - No data collection. Everything stays on the device. - No accounts or sign-ups. No password your kid has to ask you for. - Works offline. Good for car trips, planes, and waiting rooms. WHY KIDS LIKE IT It doesn't feel like homework. Right answers get sparkles, a sound, and a streak. Wrong answers get a soft buzz, no big deal. Kids pick a character, try to beat their best time, and want to play again. WHAT YOU GET - Operations: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division - Difficulty: counting, multi-digit, division, mixed operations - Levels: 55 - Characters: 8 - Modes: Adventure (the 55-level campaign), Practice (custom drill), Tricky Ones (problems you missed) - Language: English - Internet required: No - Account required: No Made by a parent who got tired of "free" math apps stuffed with ads and subscriptions.

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

Top Dog Math Flash Card Game4 screens
MathBoard4 screens

Verdict

The call

Top Dog Math Flash Card Game and MathBoard 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. Top Dog Math Flash Card Game sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and MathBoard sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Top Dog Math Flash Card Game versus MathBoard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTop Dog Math Flash Card GameMathBoard
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.415.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSteven Bruno雷 陈

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Top Dog Math Flash Card Game

One-time1
  • Get Full Version$2.99
3 purchases

MathBoard

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

Questions

Is Top Dog Math Flash Card Game free?
Top Dog Math Flash Card Game is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MathBoard free?
MathBoard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Top Dog Math Flash Card Game or MathBoard have ads?
Neither Top Dog Math Flash Card Game nor MathBoard shows ads.

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