MathBoard Challenge vs Circuit Cubes
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MathBoard Challenge
This app offers a fast-paced, competitive math game where players race against the clock or friends to solve equations. It features customizable difficulty, various math operations, and a scoring system that rewards both speed and accuracy.
- Random equation generation
- Customizable number ranges
- Algebra-style equations
- Points-based scoring
- Multiple choice and fill-in-the-blank answers
- Timed solo or challenge modes
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Everything you love about MathBoard—now in a fast-paced, competitive math showdown! MathBoard Challenge takes math learning to the next level with a game-style twist. Race against the clock or challenge your friends to see who can answer the most problems correctly—and rack up the highest score. But beware: incorrect answers will cost you points, so accuracy matters as much as speed! Just like the original MathBoard, this app is highly configurable and suitable for students of all ages—from kindergarteners just learning addition and subtraction to older students mastering multiplication, division, and more advanced math. Customize problem difficulty, number ranges, and even question formats to match your skill level. Key Features • Random equation generation for: Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division, Squares, Cubes, and Square Roots • Customizable number ranges and digit formats • Support for simple and algebra-style equations (e.g., 6 + x = 12) • Smart “wrong answer” logic to discourage guessing • Answer styles: multiple choice and fill-in-the-blank • Points-based scoring system—earn more for speed and accuracy • Optional penalties for wrong answers to raise the stakes • Configurable settings for one-on-one challenges or solo timed sessions Whether you’re looking to sharpen your skills or prove your math mastery, MathBoard Challenge turns practice into a thrilling experience.
Circuit Cubes
Add power, motion, and light to toys with electronic building blocks. Control creations with various modes or basic programming. Compatible with major brick brands and includes kit instructions.
- Add power, motion, and light
- Compatible with major brick brands
- Control creations via app modes
- Basic programming interface
- Includes kit instructions
- Save custom builds
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Bring your toys to life with Circuit Cubes, the electronic building blocks that add power, motion, and light to your creations. Designed by STEM teachers, Circuit Cubes can turn on a light, power a motor, or make wheels spin — plus they are compatible with all major brand bricks. The Circuit Cubes app allows you to push the limits of what you can do with your builds. Control your creations by using Tank, Tinker, or Gamepad modes and even create basic programming in the Code interface. The app includes the instructions for all the Circuit Cubes kits. You can also save your own creations to My Builds.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Circuit Cubes at Free against MathBoard Challenge's $1.99. Circuit Cubes also leads on review sentiment (42% vs 0%) and update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). MathBoard Challenge's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 3.4) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
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Circuit Cubes is free to download; MathBoard Challenge costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MathBoard Challenge holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 20 and 57 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of MathBoard Challenge's written reviews are positive against 42% of Circuit Cubes's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
MathBoard Challenge ships an update every 4 months, Circuit Cubes monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MathBoard Challenge | Circuit Cubes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.5 (20 ratings) — better | 3.4 (57 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 42.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 20 | 57 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 145 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | PalaSoftware Inc. | Tenka Inc |
Customer experience
MathBoard Challenge
Circuit Cubes
In-app purchases
MathBoard Challenge
No in-app purchases
Circuit Cubes
No in-app purchases
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