Number Line, by MLC vs Magma Math
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Number Line, by MLC
This app allows students to visualize number sequences and demonstrate mathematical strategies. It supports various number types and offers tools for annotation, problem-solving, and sharing work. Ideal for elementary classrooms and iPad learning environments.
- Visualize number sequences
- Demonstrate counting, adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing
- Use whole numbers, fractions, decimals, or negative numbers
- Add custom tick marks and labels
- Hide and reveal numbers and jumps
- Annotation and drawing tools
- Save and share work
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Number Line helps students visualize number sequences and demonstrate strategies for counting, comparing, adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing. Choose number lines labelled with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, or negative numbers. Or use a blank number line, with or without tick marks. Describe intervals between points on the line using forward or backward jumps above and below the line. Jumps can be labelled with their values or left blank. Add custom tick marks to the number line to show equivalence or compare number values. Show strategies with drawing and annotation tools. Hide elements of the sequence shown on the number line, which challenges students to use what they know about number relationships and computation to identify those missing elements. This virtual number line is an open-ended educational tool, ideal for elementary classrooms and other learning environments that use iPads. For more Number Line resources and other apps, visit: www.mathlearningcenter.org/apps FEATURES • Mark the number line with multiples of whole numbers, fractions, or decimals. In addition, set the starting value of the line, including using negative values. • Add and manipulate forward and backward jumps, above or below the line. • Label jump bars, manually or automatically, to show intervals or hide labels altogether. • Add custom tick marks and values to blank number lines. • Hide and reveal numbers on the number line. • Hide and reveal jumps, numbers, and other elements with resizable covers to create your own problems and model strategies. • Use the drawing tools to annotate work and show understanding. • Add equations, expressions, and descriptions with the math text and writing tools. • Share your work by saving an image or providing a share code to others. MORE APPS For more Number Line resources and other apps, visit: www.mathlearningcenter.org/apps LEARN MORE To learn about Bridges in Mathematics, an elementary curriculum that employs visual models like number line, visit: www.mathlearningcenter.org/bridges/overview ABOUT US This resource is brought to you by The Math Learning Center, a nonprofit organization dedicated to K-12 education since 1976. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS This app was crafted by Clarity Innovations. We help improve teaching and learning by creating solutions that match promising technologies with the needs of education. Visit us: www.clarity-innovations.com
Magma Math
This digital math solution offers teachers and students interactive tools like handwritten solutions and automatic correction. It provides real-time progress tracking for educators and instant feedback for learners, fostering engagement and improving educational outcomes.
- Handwritten solutions
- Automatic correction
- Real-time progress tracking
- Instant feedback
- Customizable content
- Digital solution saving
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Magma Math is a digital math solution designed with teachers and students in mind. Get access to smart features like handwritten solutions, automatic correction and customizable content. Teachers can see their students' progress in real time and save their solutions digitally without any hassle. The future of math education is here! Magma Math was developed to improve the collaboration between teachers and students and thereby also the results. Students get instant feedback when they submit an answer which creates motivation and engagement. Teachers can then use the solutions in classroom discussions by projecting them on the board. - Handwritten solutions - Many different problems to choose from - Automatic correction - Smart reports - Save time and focus on what’s really important - Instant feedback - Available on all platforms - Customizable content Download the app and try it now!
Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Number Line, by MLC at 67% against Magma Math's 20%. Number Line, by MLC also leads on rating (4.4 vs 2.8). Magma Math's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 13 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Number Line, by MLC holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 11 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Number Line, by MLC's written reviews are positive against 20% of Magma Math's.
Number Line, by MLC ships an update every 13 months, Magma Math every 9 days. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.
| Parameter | Number Line, by MLC | Magma Math |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (15 ratings) — better | 2.8 (11 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better | 20.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 15 — better | 11 |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPad | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 143 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | The Math Learning Center | Radish AB |
Customer experience
Number Line, by MLC
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In-app purchases
Number Line, by MLC
No in-app purchases
Magma Math
No in-app purchases
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