MathPen vs Sooke School District
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
MathPen
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Most math apps make kids tap buttons. This one makes them write ā by hand, just like on paper ā so they learn the steps, not just the answer. Built for ages 5ā12, it's a calm, ad-free space to practice arithmetic with real handwriting. Kids write their answers and their working directly on the screen, get instant feedback, and build real confidence with numbers. WRITE, DON'T TAP ⢠Kids solve problems by handwriting digits, just like on paper ⢠On-screen scratch work: carrying boxes, borrowing, and a guided long-division grid ⢠Instant, encouraging feedback EVERY OPERATION ⢠Addition ā free, with all features ⢠Subtraction, Multiplication, Division, and Mix ā unlock together with a single one-time purchase ⢠Supports carrying, borrowing, regrouping, remainders, decimals, and negative answers FOR GROWN-UPS ā PARENT MODE An optional subscription that turns MathPen into a tool for the whole family: ⢠A private dashboard with every child's progress across all topics ⢠Set daily, weekly, or monthly goals and reward stars ⢠Create and assign your own custom practice sets ⢠Track up to 5 children in one family ⢠Unlocks every module for everyone in the family Kids' learning always stays free ā Parent mode is there when you want to guide and track it. MADE TO FIT YOUR CHILD ⢠Adjustable digit ranges and question counts ⢠Optional timer for an extra challenge ⢠Practice ā Score ā Review, so kids can see and fix their own work ⢠History of completed sessions SAFE BY DESIGN ⢠Kids practice 100% offline ā no account, no sign-up, no ads ⢠Nothing is collected from your child's device ⢠Optional Parent mode uses a secure parent sign-in to sync your children's progress across your devices (internet required) ⢠Designed around Apple's Kids Category guidelines COMING SOON More learning modules are on the way: Clock (telling the time), Shapes, Coordinates, Patterns, and Money. Start free with Addition today. ā Parent mode is an auto-renewing subscription (US$7.99/month) with a 3-day free trial. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. It renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; you can manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://microclouds-consulting.com/products/mathpen/privacy Support page: https://microclouds-consulting.com/products/mathpen/support
Sooke School District
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Get the Sooke School District Mobile App. Families can access board and school news directly from their devices.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sooke School District at none against MathPen's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. MathPen sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Sooke School District asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | MathPen | Sooke School District |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | ā |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No ā better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | 15.0 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 81 MB | 111 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MicroClouds IT Consulting Services Inc. | Concept Interactive Inc. |
In-app purchases
MathPen
- Clock Module$7.99
- All Operations$9.99
Sooke School District
No in-app purchases
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