3rd Grade Math vs Math Games
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
Math Games
Enhance your arithmetic abilities with interactive math practice. This app offers various game modes and difficulty levels to improve addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division skills for all ages.
- Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division practice
- Mixed operations mode
- Choice, Enter, and Flash Cards game modes
- Multiple difficulty levels
- User-friendly tips
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Do you want to boost your math skills? Math Flashcards is a great practice tool designed for people of all ages and proficiency levels. With user-friendly tips, comprehensive practice sets, and different game modes, you'll unleash your arithmetic potential in no time. The app offers different levels to keep you engaged as you progress. The app supports all four of the major arithmetic operations - as well as a mixed operations mode that randomly shows all types of problems: - Addition - Subtraction - Multiplication - Division There are three different modes to make math problem solving more interesting: - Choice: choose the correct answer - Enter: type the results of your mental calculations - Flash Cards: review what you've learned From addition and subtraction to multiplication, division, and a mixed operations mode, we've got your arithmetic needs covered. Get ready to improve your math skills and conquer each new challenge with confidence! You can start counting right away — one level, one mode, and 4 math operations are free to try! Want more? Unlock the full experience anytime with a subscription. Terms of Use: https://playandlearngames.com/termsofuse
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: Math Games at freemium against 3rd Grade Math's subscription. Math Games also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 2 months). 3rd Grade Math's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 66%). On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. 3rd Grade Math sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month and Math Games sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
3rd Grade Math ships an update every 2 months, Math Games every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 6, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 3rd Grade Math | Math Games |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.5 (1.6K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 66.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1.6K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | Freemium — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 499 MB | 243 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Math Galaxy | PLAY AND LEARN EDUCATIONAL GAMES FOR KIDS |
Customer experience
3rd Grade Math
Math Games
Bugs and requests
3rd Grade Math
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Math Games
Reported bugs
2 issues- Occasional crashes or freezing reported
- Compatibility issues with older devices
Requested features
2 requests- Dark mode option
- More variety of math topics and exercises
In-app purchases
3rd Grade Math
- Math Galaxy 3rd Grade Math7 Days trial$4.991 Month
Math Games
- Maths games and times tables3 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Weekly Access3 Days trial2 variants$4.997 Days
- Math games for kids and adults3 Days trial$6.991 Month
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- Weekly Access3 Days trial$9.997 Days
- Math games and flash cards3 Days trial$24.991 Year
- Math cards: learn basic math3 Days trial$39.991 Year
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