LightUp Learning vs Math Vocabulary Cards, by MLC
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LightUp Learning
Build and learn about electronic circuits using magnetic blocks. Visualize electricity flow and program projects with drag-and-drop coding. Requires a physical LightUp kit.
- Magnetic circuit block assembly
- Visualize electricity flow
- Drag-and-drop coding interface
- Project building guides
- X-ray vision for circuits
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This is a companion app for the LightUp Edison and Tesla Kit. Build and learn about electronic circuits with LightUp kits and the LightUp Learning app. Magnetically snap together circuit blocks to build cool projects without needing to use wires, breadboards, or soldering irons. Take a photo and the LightUp Learning app will help out when you need a hand. It even gives you x-ray vision, letting you see the electricity flowing around your circuit! Ready to code? Simply drag and drop code blocks on your iPad to make a Music Box, Alarm and more! Purchase your very own LightUp kit at www.lightup.io.
Math Vocabulary Cards, by MLC
This app helps students understand math terms with interactive flashcards. It offers definitions, examples, and practice modes, with options to hide or reveal information and switch between English and Spanish. It's designed for elementary classrooms and aligns with specific math curricula.
- Interactive flashcards with terms, examples, and definitions
- Hide/reveal sections for practice
- English and Spanish language support
- Select cards by category or individually
- Self-check mode for students
- Share card sets via code for teachers
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Math Vocabulary Cards help students deepen their conceptual understanding of key terms in mathematics. Each card features three sections: a math term, a representative example or model, and a concise definition. Each section can be hidden or revealed providing multiple options for practice. Vocabulary cards can be selected individually or by category and switched seamlessly between English and Spanish. Math Vocabulary Cards are ideal for elementary classrooms and other learning environments that use iPads. These key mathematical terms are featured throughout the Bridges in Mathematics K-5 curriculum. FEATURES: • Choose cards sets for grades K-2 or 3-5. • Select cards by category or individually. • Cards can be automatically sorted in random or alphabetical order. • Hide and reveal one or more sections of each card. • View terms and definitions in English or Spanish. • Students can use self-check mode to mark off cards they know. • Teachers can send selected card sets to students via a share code. ABOUT US This resource is brought to you by The Math Learning Center, a nonprofit organization dedicated to K-12 education since 1976. Our mission is to inspire and enable individuals to discover and develop their mathematical confidence and ability. www.mathlearningcenter.org 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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Math Vocabulary Cards, by MLC at 100% against LightUp Learning's 32%. Math Vocabulary Cards, by MLC also leads on rating (3.3 vs 3.0). LightUp Learning's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 16 months) and device support (3 vs 1). 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.
Math Vocabulary Cards, by MLC holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of LightUp Learning's written reviews are positive against 100% of Math Vocabulary Cards, by MLC's.
LightUp Learning ships an update every 2 months, Math Vocabulary Cards, by MLC every 16 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.
| Parameter | LightUp Learning | Math Vocabulary Cards, by MLC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (10 ratings) | 3.3 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 31.6% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 10 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 16 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 8.1 — better | 15.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 143 MB | 176 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | LightUp | The Math Learning Center |
Customer experience
LightUp Learning
Math Vocabulary Cards, by MLC
In-app purchases
LightUp Learning
No in-app purchases
Math Vocabulary Cards, by MLC
No in-app purchases
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