Comparison

3rd Grade Math vs Math Games For Kids

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

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About

3rd Grade Math

This app helps third graders master essential math skills aligned with Common Core standards. It offers interactive lessons and practice problems covering numbers, operations, and algebraic thinking. A free trial is available before subscribing.

Highlights
  • Covers all 3rd grade Common Core math standards
  • Place value and rounding exercises
  • Addition and subtraction within 1000
  • Multiplication and division practice
  • Word problem solving
  • Pattern identification
Features
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"I found myself wishing I had found this app before my son's third grade year." Find the rest of review at: https://web.archive.org/web/20170704011138/http://www.smartappsforkids.com/2017/04/review-math-galaxy-gives-us-another-top-pick-with-3rd-grade-math-common-core.html Preview on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GaFDdbbsKbc Auto-renewable subscription 3rd Grade Math comes with a 1-week free trial. After this you will be charged $4.99 a month and you can cancel anytime. Your subscription will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew (at the duration selected) unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by visiting your iTunes Account Settings after purchase. The app does not collect any personal information. Privacy policy: https://www.mathgalaxy.com/FQ3_Menu/FQ3_3rd_Grade_Math_Privacy.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ 3rd Grade Math covers all Common Core math standards for 3rd grade as listed below and supports Apple Schoolwork. NUMBERS AND OPERATIONS IN BASE 10 (3.NBT) Use place value understanding and properties of operations to perform multi-digit arithmetic. Place Value (3.NBT.1) Place Value Blocks Place Names Expanded Notation Comparing Numbers Ordering Numbers Use place value understanding to round whole numbers to the nearest 10 or 100. Rounding & Estimating Rounding Whole Numbers ((3.NBT.1) Estimating Whole Numbers (3.NBT.3) Fluently add and subtract within 1000 using strategies and algorithms based on place value, properties of operations, and/or relationship between addition and subtraction. Adding Whole Numbers (3.NBT.2) Addition Tables Addition on the Number Line 1-Digit Addition 2-Digit Addition 3-Digit Addition Alternative Method - Partial Sums Alternative Method - Expanded Notation Alternative Method - Column Addition Subtracting Whole Numbers (3.NBT.2) Subtraction on the Number Line 1-Digit Subtraction 2-Digit Subtraction 3-Digit Subtraction Borrowing Across 0’s Missing Number Alternative Method OPERATIONS AND ALGEBRAIC THINKING (3.OA) Understand properties of multiplication and the relationship between multiplication and division. Multiply and divide within 100. Arrays (3.OA.1) Multiplication Tables (3.OA.7) 1-Digit Multiplication (3.OA.1) Division Tables (3.OA.7) Relating Division to Multiplication (3.OA.2, 6) Relating Division Word Problems (3.OA.3, 4, 6) 1-Digit Divisor (3.OA.2) Solve problems involving the four operations. Word Problems (3.OA) Add or Subtract (3.OA.3) Multiply or Divide (3.OA.3) Add, Subtract, Multiply, or Divide (3.OA.3, 6) Multi-Step (3.OA.3, 8) Identify and explain patterns in arithmetic. Patterns (3.OA.9) Skip Counting Number & Shape Patterns Algebraic Properties (3.OA.5) NUMBER AND OPERATIONS - FRACTIONS (3.NF) Develop understanding of fractions as numbers. Identifying Fractions (3.NF.1) Fractions on a Line (3.NF.2) Drawing Fractions (3.NF.2) Part of a Group (3.NF.1) Equivalent Fractions (3.NF.3) Creating Equivalent Fractions (3.NF.3.a) Finding Equivalent Fractions (3.NF.3.b) Comparing Fractions (3.NF.3.d) MEASUREMENT AND DATA (3.MD) Solve problems involving intervals of time, liquid volumes, and masses of objects. Understand concepts of area and perimeter and relate them to multiplication and addition. Time (3.MD.1) Length (3.MD.4) Area & Perimeter (3.MD.5, 6, 7, 8) Liquid Volume (3.MD.2) Represent and interpret data. Pictographs (3.MD.3) Bar Graphs (3.MD.3, 4) GEOMETRY (3.G) Reason with shapes and their attributes. Terminology Classifying Shapes Fractions GAMES Labyrinth Snakes and Ladders Bridge the Swamp The Money Trail Time

About

Math Games For Kids

This app offers a fun and engaging way for third graders to learn and practice essential math skills through interactive games. It covers a wide range of topics aligned with Common Core Standards, designed by educators to ensure effective learning.

Highlights
  • Aligned to Common Core Standards
  • Designed by Teachers & Educators
  • Safe environment, no ads
  • Adaptive learning
  • Parental progress reports
  • Practice by topic
  • Available in 19 languages
Features
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Helping kids learn math through fun & engaging games. With almost 100 Million players worldwide, Pazu is on its way to be a leader in the kids mobile games industry. Play & Learn is an EdTech Gaming company that develops educational mobile games for kids (kindergarten to 5th grade) enabling them to learn, practice and improve their Math and Reading skills in a fun and engaging way. Features : * Aligned to Common Core Standards * Designed by Teachers & Educators * No Ads, safe environment * Loved by kids and parents alike * Adaptive Learning * Parents Zone with child’s progress reports * Practice by topic - practice any skill any time * Available in 19 languages 3rd Grade Math Curriculum 1. Multiplication - Choose the correct multiple sentence - Relate multiplication and addition - Multiplication up to 100 - True or false multiplication sentences - Multiplication table 2. Division - Divide by 1-10 - True or false division sentences - Divisibility 3. Place Value - Identify the digit - Value of a digit - Convert from a number - Convert between place values - Rounding - Estimate sums up to 1000 4. Geometry - Identify open and close shapes - Identify polygons - Parallel, perpendicular and intersecting lines - Angles - Identify acute, obtuse, and right triangles - Identify scalene, isosceles, and equilateral triangles - Identify quadrilateral types - Count edges, faces and vertexes - Perimeter - Area of squares and rectangles 5. Fractions - Identify the fraction - Fractions on a number line - Identify equivalent fractions - Compare fractions using a number line - Order fractions - Fraction of a number - Add fractions using a number line - Subtract fractions using a number line - Add and subtract fractions 6. Decimal - Identify the decimal - Convert fractions to decimals - Convert decimals to fractions - Compare decimals - Order decimals - Add and subtract decimals - Skip counting with decimals 7. Measurements and Data - Read analog clock - Elapsed time - Convert volume units - Estimate volume - metric units - Convert computer memory units - Venn diagram - Reading bar graphs - Coordinate graph - find objects using cordinates 8. Addition and Subtraction - Add and subtract 3 numbers within 1000 - Balance equations within 1000 - Addition and subtraction within 1,000,000 9. Mixed Operations - Equations up to 100 - Choose the correct sign - Balance equations within 100 - Compare sentences - Make the sentence true - Order of operations The Pazu Subscription is an auto-renewable subscription with full access to multiple gaming apps, therefore: Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. For more information please see: http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4098 For Privacy Policy please see here >> https://www.pazugames.com/privacy-policy Prices may vary from time to time. Terms of use: https://www.pazugames.com/terms-of-use All rights are reserved Pazu® Games Ltd. The use of the games or the content presented therein, apart from the usual use of Pazu® Games, is not authorized, without express written permission from Pazu® Games.

Screenshots

3rd Grade Math4 screens
Math Games For Kids4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Math Games For Kids at free with in-app purchases against 3rd Grade Math's subscription. Math Games For Kids also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). 3rd Grade Math's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 80%). On price, in-app purchases 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. 3rd Grade Math sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month and Math Games For Kids sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

3rd Grade Math ships an update every 2 months, Math Games For Kids every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
3rd Grade Math versus Math Games For Kids: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter3rd Grade MathMath Games For Kids
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.3 (105 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better80.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—105 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size253 MB105 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMath GalaxyPazu Games Ltd

Customer experience

3rd Grade Math

Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Math Games For Kids

All ratings95 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral9.5%
Negative10.5%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

3rd Grade Math

Subscriptions1
  • Math Galaxy 3rd Grade Math7 Days trial$4.991 Month
5 purchases

Math Games For Kids

Subscriptions4
  • Pazu PLUS monthly$9.991 Month
  • Pazu PLUS monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Pazu Subscription7 Days trial$59.991 Year
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  • Pazu Subscription$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Full Game Pack$9.99

Questions

Is 3rd Grade Math free?
3rd Grade Math is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Math Games For Kids free?
Math Games For Kids is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do 3rd Grade Math or Math Games For Kids have ads?
Math Games For Kids shows ads; 3rd Grade Math does not.
Which is updated more often, 3rd Grade Math or Math Games For Kids?
3rd Grade Math ships an update every 2 months, and Math Games For Kids every 6 months. Most recently, 3rd Grade Math was updated on September 29, 2026 and Math Games For Kids on October 24, 2026.

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