Comparison

Arithmetic Workbook DX vs Smart Math Drills

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Arithmetic Workbook DX

This app offers a structured arithmetic curriculum for elementary school students, covering six years of learning. It provides daily practice problems, tracks progress, and includes advanced questions to prepare for junior high entrance exams. It's also suitable for adults looking to sharpen their math skills.

Highlights
  • Daily arithmetic problems
  • Progress tracking and review
  • Junior high entrance exam preparation
  • Customizable school settings
  • Time limits and scoring system
  • Solutions for all units
Features
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■Competing the results of learning in the national ranking. ■Judgment is decided on score and points. ■Reviewing and redoing the workbook which finished are available. "Arithmetic Workbook DX" is an application which includes 12 units of arithmetic pupils learn in elementary school for six years. Pupils solve 10 questions per day, which is necessary for junior high entrance exam and complete each unit in 50 days.(Free up to 5 days) The contents become difficult gradually, and when finishing the 50th day, question of the unit serves as contents which can clear a junior high school entrance exam level. The question of each unit is created by the instructor who actually guides prep students. The somewhat advanced question is also included for pupils. Solving difficult question in parent and child together is much effective. Adults also leads to the activation of the brain by trying the basic arithmetic. ◆Include (Free up to 5 days each unit) Day 1 to Day 50, total of 500 questions intended. Addition/ Subtraction/ Multiplication/ Division/ Decimal/ Fraction/ Percentage/ Velocity/ Ratio/ Figure/ Word problem/ Unit/ ◆Function ・Displaying errata by every 10 question. ・You can see the page that you answer by touching each question. ・"Passing Mark" can be earned in 80 points or more. ・Repeat challenge for one day part until taking 100 points is available. ・There is a time limit of each problem. △ will be added if you could not solve in time, and a partial credit will be added in the case of getting △. ・Points are added in the time by remaining time within the time limit. ・Sound ON/OFF ・BGM ON/OFF ・Customize for school: School name, password, student name can be added. Solution: Answer of 12 units can be displayed in the list. Reset recording

About

Smart Math Drills

Features
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- Smart Math Drills is a simple and smart free math learning app for toddlers to elementary school students that visualizes changes in numbers. - When adding and subtracting, it is very important to understand the concept that 10 pieces are a block. With this app, you can see the changes in numbers with colors like math counters, and the number bounds when the digits go up are automatically displayed, making it easier to understand. - Let's memorize the multiplication tables by listening to the audio. - You can also learn how to calculate two-digit multiplication and division by seeing the process of column addition. - You can also create a drill with any number you like. - It is simple and lightweight, and there is no need to enter troublesome answers, so you can proceed quickly with a single button and your calculation skills will improve rapidly. - You can write letters by tracing the screen, so you can make draft notes for calculations. If you make a mistake, look at the correct answer and correct it in red. You can also practice memorizing numbers. - It's completely free and there are no communication fees and no charges (excluding advertisements). [All] - From the red buttons “Principle”, use the arrow buttons (long press to fast forward) to understand the change of numbers. - From the yellow buttons, let's do a 10-question drill. - From the blue buttons “Custom”, set the number and create a 10-question drill. - Below the red buttons “Principle (column)”, column calculation is displayed. - If you score 100 points, you will level up (max Lv99) and the pictures that appear ( illust-dayori.com ) will change. No ads are displayed. - If you press the "?" button on each page, a hint explanation and audio will appear. [Addition] - From the green buttons "= 5" and "= 10", let's memorize the numbers that add up to 5 and 10. [Multiplication] - From the red buttons “Principle”, let's understand the multiplication table and memorize it with audio. [Number] - Let's memorize the numbers from 1 to 100 by writing them or listening to the audio.

Screenshots

Arithmetic Workbook DX4 screens
Smart Math Drills4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Smart Math Drills at none against Arithmetic Workbook DX's 11. Smart Math Drills also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly). On price and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Arithmetic Workbook DX sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Smart Math Drills asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Arithmetic Workbook DX ships an update fortnightly, Smart Math Drills every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on August 13, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 4 level
Arithmetic Workbook DX versus Smart Math Drills: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArithmetic Workbook DXSmart Math Drills
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews14.3% of reviews—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB70 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGloding Inc.Satoru Morita

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Arithmetic Workbook DX

One-time11
  • わりざん レベル21~35$0.99
  • 分数 レベル21~35$0.99
  • 割合 レベル21~35$0.99
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  • 単位 レベル21~35$0.99
  • 図形 レベル21~35$0.99
  • 小数 レベル21~35$0.99
  • 文章題 レベル21~35$0.99
  • 比 レベル21~35$0.99
  • 速さ レベル21~35$0.99
  • 全単元 レベル6~20パック$6.99
  • 全単元 レベル21~35パック$6.99
None

Smart Math Drills

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Arithmetic Workbook DX free?
Arithmetic Workbook DX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Smart Math Drills free?
Smart Math Drills is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Arithmetic Workbook DX or Smart Math Drills have ads?
Arithmetic Workbook DX shows ads; Smart Math Drills does not.
Which is updated more often, Arithmetic Workbook DX or Smart Math Drills?
Arithmetic Workbook DX ships an update fortnightly, and Smart Math Drills every 2 days. Most recently, Arithmetic Workbook DX was updated on August 13, 2026 and Smart Math Drills on September 23, 2026.

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