# IXL vs MathMod

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MathMod at none against IXL's 3. MathMod also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 38%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.4). IXL's advantage is ratings volume (206K vs 2) and chart position (#57 vs unranked). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. IXL sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. MathMod asks for nothing beyond the download.

MathMod holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IXL has 206K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of IXL's written reviews are positive against 67% of MathMod's.

## The numbers

| Metric | IXL | MathMod |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (206K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ixl-math-english-and-more/id693689912/reviews) | **[4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mathmod/id1602477523/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **206K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 38.4% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#57** | — |
| Size | 196 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [IXL Learning](https://appshunter.io/developer/693689915) | [Parisolab Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1600729112) |

## What reviewers say

### IXL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ixl-math-english-and-more/id693689912)

**Currently charting:** #57 Top Free · Education (US App Store)

Personalized learning for K-12 students across math, English, science, social studies, and Spanish. Offers adaptive practice, immediate feedback, and engaging games to accelerate achievement and build confidence.

**Highlights:** Personalized K-12 curriculum, Adaptive skill-building, Immediate feedback and explanations, Interactive math and English games, Video tutorials, Real-time diagnostic assessments, Handwriting recognition

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| IXL - Math, English, and Science | $19.99 | per month |
| IXL - Math and English | $19.99 | per month |
| IXL - All Access | $23.95 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Comprehensive learning content
- 🚀 Wide range of skills covered
- 👍 Personalized learning experience
- 👍 Interactive and engaging questions
- 👍 Detailed step-by-step explanations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔻 Harsh point deduction system
- 🔻 Lack of background knowledge support
- 🔻 Monotonous and demotivating
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches in the app
- 🔻 Frustrating for students with learning disabilities

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect marking of right answers as wrong
- Inconsistent point deduction for mistakes
- Synchronization issues with student accounts
- Laggy performance and crashes
- Inaccurate time tracking

**Requested features**

- Revamp the point system to be less harsh
- Provide more engaging and interactive learning experiences
- Improve the quality and clarity of explanations
- Introduce more motivational features like rewards and bonuses
- Optimize the app to reduce bugs and glitches


### MathMod

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mathmod/id1602477523)

Visualize and manipulate 3D mathematical surfaces using implicit or parametric equations. Explore a vast library of pre-made models, edit scripts to understand parameter influence, and export creations as OBJ files or animations.

**Highlights:** Plot 3D mathematical surfaces, Implicit and parametric equation support, Large database of model samples, Edit scripts and equations, Export to OBJ format, Generate animations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IXL free?

IXL is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is MathMod free?

MathMod is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, IXL or MathMod?

MathMod is rated higher. IXL averages 4.3 out of 5 from 206K ratings, while MathMod averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do IXL or MathMod have ads?

Neither IXL nor MathMod shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*