# IXL vs MathWork

The clearest difference is rating: MathWork at 5.0 against IXL's 4.3. MathWork also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3). IXL's advantage is ratings volume (206K vs 1) and chart position (#40 vs unranked). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

MathWork holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IXL has 206K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | IXL | MathWork |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (206K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ixl-math-english-and-more/id693689912/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mathwork/id6504844457/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **206K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 38.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#40** | — |
| Size | 196 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [IXL Learning](https://appshunter.io/developer/693689915) | [Chris Hernandez](https://appshunter.io/developer/1754083048) |

## What reviewers say

### IXL

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

**Currently charting:** #40 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


### MathWork

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mathwork/id6504844457)

Master fundamental math skills like addition, subtraction, and multiplication with this engaging educational app. It offers two distinct game modes to cater to different learning preferences, helping children improve both accuracy and speed.

**Highlights:** Master basic math skills, Addition, subtraction, multiplication practice, Problem Counter game mode, Timer game mode for speed, Improves mental math skills, Easy-to-use interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IXL free?

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

### Is MathWork free?

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

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

MathWork is rated higher. IXL averages 4.3 out of 5 from 206K ratings, while MathWork averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do IXL or MathWork have ads?

Neither IXL nor MathWork 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.*