Comparison

DifCal vs Math Shot Multiplication

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

Head to head
About

DifCal

Features
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Calculate diffraction angles for a particular crystal with a defined orientation matrix. New crystals can be added to the database. Energy/wavelength can be changed. Currently knows about 4-circle, Z-Axis and Theta-Theta diffractometers as well as 2-circle, powder and amorphous diffraction modes. Current crystals include silicon, diamond, GaAs, Muscovite (mica), graphite, many 3-5 and 2-6 crystals. There are separate screens for setting the crystal (or creating a new one), defining the orientation matrix, defining the diffractometer mode, and calculating either angles, given h,k,l, or hkl given a set of angles. With the larger screen of the iPad all the controls are visible on a single page.

About

Math Shot Multiplication

Practice multiplication with an engaging game that adapts to your skill level. Features handwriting recognition for drawing answers directly on screen, making learning fun and effective for all ages.

Highlights
  • Engaging gameplay for effective learning
  • Handwriting recognition for drawing answers
  • Dynamically adapting difficulty
  • Covers various multiplication skills
  • Suitable for all ages
Features
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Math Shot Multiplication is a math learning game with fun and engaging game-play and as we all know learning through play and fun is more effective. Practice multiplication in a new and fun way. The built-in handwriting recognition allows you to draw answers directly on the screen. The game difficulty dynamically adapts to player's skills and makes the game suitable for all ages. You can practice the following math skills: Multiplication tables for 2, 3, 4, 5, 10 Multiplication tables for 6, 7, 8, 9 Multiply by a multiple of ten Multiply one-digit numbers by two-digit numbers Multiply one-digit numbers by three-digit numbers Multiply by 2 Multiply by 3 Multiply by 4 Multiply by 5 Multiply by 6 Multiply by 7 Multiply by 8 Multiply by 9 Multiplication facts up to 10ร—10 Multiplication facts up to 12ร—12 Multiply 1-digit numbers by 4-digit numbers Multiply 2-digit numbers by 2-digit numbers Multiply numbers ending in zeroes Multiply three numbers up to 10 each

Screenshots

DifCal4 screens
Math Shot Multiplication4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: DifCal at Free against Math Shot Multiplication's $2.99. Math Shot Multiplication's advantage is update cadence (every 6 months vs every 15 months). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

DifCal is free to download; Math Shot Multiplication costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DifCal ships an update every 15 months, Math Shot Multiplication every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 6 level
DifCal versus Math Shot Multiplication: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDifCalMath Shot Multiplication
PriceFree โ€” better$2.99
Positive reviewsโ€”0.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 15 monthsEvery 6 months โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetizationโ€”Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size9 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSean BrennanSergey Malugin

In-app purchases

None

DifCal

No in-app purchases

None

Math Shot Multiplication

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DifCal free?
DifCal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Math Shot Multiplication free?
Math Shot Multiplication costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do DifCal or Math Shot Multiplication have ads?
Neither DifCal nor Math Shot Multiplication shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DifCal or Math Shot Multiplication?
DifCal ships an update every 15 months, and Math Shot Multiplication every 6 months. Most recently, DifCal was updated on November 1, 2026 and Math Shot Multiplication on November 2, 2026.

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