Balance Math vs Classroom Spinners
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Balance Math
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Part of the Math Practice Tools CFS Bundle Practice Addition and Subtraction concepts. Drag number tiles to each of the balances to exlore or create a problem for a friend. Or, press the "New Problem" button to have Balance Math create a problem for you. Then, your job is to make both sides balance. You may add tiles to each balance or remove tiles. As you add or remove tiles you'll see >,<, or =. There are 10 copies of each Number Tile. You have the Option to set which balance to use for a problem, which number tiles to use, and whether or not to hide a set of number tiles after a problem is displayed.
Classroom Spinners
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Classroom Spinners is a collection of spinners specifically designed for educators. Using a slider the spinner can be changed to accommodate a variety of setups: 3, 4, 5, 6, 8 or 10 sections. Sections can be labelled with either numbers or letters. Use Classroom Spinners to conduct probability experiments by spinning the spinner a specific number of times. With your students compare how the experimental probability compares with the theoretical probability?
Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Balance Math at Free against Classroom Spinners's $0.99. Balance Math also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Balance Math is free to download; Classroom Spinners costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Balance Math ships an update every 18 months, Classroom Spinners every 21 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Balance Math | Classroom Spinners |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free โ better | $0.99 |
| Update frequency | Every 18 months โ better | Every 21 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPad | iPad, Apple TV โ better |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 โ better | 12.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Classroom Focused Software | Ventura Educational Systems |
In-app purchases
Balance Math
No in-app purchases
Classroom Spinners
No in-app purchases
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