Scribu vs Math Vale
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Scribu
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Scribu is the magic notebook where kids aged 3 to 7 learn to write through play: letters, numbers, first words and simple math, with a narrator voice guiding every step and four mascots cheering along. LEARN TO TRACE ⢠Start from the pink circle and follow the arrows: an animated hand shows each stroke ⢠Alphabet letters, numbers and illustrated words ⢠Stars and confetti celebrate every finished trace COUNT AND SOLVE ⢠Add, subtract and multiply with objects to count ⢠Tap the right answer, then trace the number TIME CHALLENGE ⢠How many letters can you trace in 60 seconds? ⢠Personal bests for letters, numbers and mixed rounds MADE FOR KIDS ⢠A narrator voice in every language: no reading needed to get started ⢠A level map with chests, gifts and stars to collect ⢠Four buddies to choose from: Andy, July, Lelia and Klaus ⢠A parents' corner for profile, music and progress reset 13 LANGUAGES English, Italian, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Albanian, Russian, Arabic, Hindi, Bengali, Chinese and Japanese ā with native alphabets: kids trace Russian and Arabic letters, Chinese and Japanese characters. WORRY-FREE ⢠No ads, no in-app purchases ⢠Works offline, no sign-up ⢠Progress stays on the device Download Scribu and turn first strokes into an adventure!
Math Vale
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Math Vale is a role-playing game where the world runs on mathematics. Every kingdom is a branch of it, every Keeper guarding a gate is a set of real problems, and the only way forward is to understand the idea ā there is nothing to grind and nothing to rush. ⢠141 skills across eleven kingdoms, from counting and fractions to trigonometry, calculus and linear algebra ⢠Lessons that explain, hints that nudge without giving the answer away, and a Journal that keeps every mistake so you can fix it later ⢠Problems that adapt to what you know, and reviews that come back when a skill starts to fade ⢠A homestead to build, quests, dragons and hidden caves of competition problems ⢠Play alongside classmates and family, spar with a friend, or defend a castle together Four kingdoms are free for ever ā counting, number sense, fractions and algebra ā with no limit on how much you play. The other seven, geometry through calculus and linear algebra, open with a subscription or a one-off unlock, and a free fortnight begins the first time you reach them. Nothing inside the game is ever for sale: no coins, no lives, no hints. Built for children, so it asks for very little: a username, a display name and a password ā no email, no phone number, no date of birth. No adverts, no analytics, no tracking. Subscription and purchase terms ⢠Math Vale, a year: an auto-renewing annual subscription that opens every kingdom. ⢠Math Vale, for good: a one-off purchase that opens every kingdom and never renews. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when you confirm the purchase. The subscription renews automatically at the same price unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current year. You can manage or cancel it in your Apple Account settings at any time. Terms of Use: https://mathvale.com/terms Apple's Standard License Agreement (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://mathvale.com/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Scribu at none against Math Vale's 2. Scribu also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 days) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support 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. Math Vale sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $39.99 per year. Scribu asks for nothing beyond the download.
Scribu ships an update every 2 days, Math Vale every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Scribu | Math Vale |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days ā better | Every 4 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No ā better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod ā better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 ā better | 17.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Andi Arapi | Yinhuan Yuan |
In-app purchases
Scribu
No in-app purchases
Math Vale
- Math Vale, a year$39.991 Year
- Math Vale, for good$79.99






