Comparison

MathBoard vs Daily Mental Math

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

Head to head
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

About

Daily Mental Math

Features
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Daily Mental Math Practice is an arithmetic practice app for daily training. Short daily sessions, level-based question banks, progress tracking, and mistake review help you build steady calculation skills. Key features: - Level-based question banks across multiple difficulty levels. - Quick practice, daily challenges, timed challenges, level mode, mistake review, and custom practice. - Local progress tracking for sessions, answers, accuracy, streak days, and 7-day trends. - A mistake notebook and practice history for focused review. - Core practice, records, and statistics stored locally for use without a reliable connection. - Appearance, language, sound, haptics, and optional daily reminder settings. Great for 5 to 10 minutes of daily practice, focused arithmetic drills, daily study habits, and reviewing mistakes. 【Related Agreements】 Service Agreement: https://bazi.paotie.com/api_v1/vip Privacy Policy: https://bazi.paotie.com/api_v1/privacy End User Software License Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

MathBoard4 screens
Daily Mental Math4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: MathBoard at Free against Daily Mental Math's $1.99. Daily Mental Math's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

MathBoard is free to download; Daily Mental Math costs $1.99 up front. MathBoard sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Daily Mental Math asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
MathBoard versus Daily Mental Math: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMathBoardDaily Mental Math
PriceFree — better$1.99
Update frequency—Every 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer雷 陈厦门星际港湾电商有限公司

In-app purchases

3 purchases

MathBoard

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime Purchase$24.99
None

Daily Mental Math

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MathBoard free?
MathBoard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Daily Mental Math free?
Daily Mental Math costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do MathBoard or Daily Mental Math have ads?
Neither MathBoard nor Daily Mental Math shows ads.

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