Comparison

4th Grade Math vs Chess Widget

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

Head to head
About

4th Grade Math

This app offers comprehensive math practice aligned with 4th-grade Common Core standards. It covers topics like multiplication, division, fractions, and decimals with bite-sized lessons and unlimited problems. Illustrations reinforce concepts for better understanding.

Highlights
  • Covers 4th-grade Common Core math standards
  • Bite-sized lessons
  • Unlimited practice problems
  • Illustrations to reinforce concepts
  • Topics: multiplication, division, fractions, decimals
  • Place value and rounding
  • Word problems and algebraic patterns
Features
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In 4th grade math the emphasis is on multi-digit multiplication and division, developing an understanding of fractions and decimals, plus developing fluency in addition and subtraction. “These apps are a favorite in my house.” "I love all of the Math Galaxy apps for their ease of use." See the rest of the review at: https://web.archive.org/web/20180129020131/http://www.smartappsforkids.com/2017/12/review-4th-grade-math-common-core-from-math-galaxy-is-another-top-pick-.html Preview on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XF3DZGafi5I Auto-renewable subscription The subscription provides full access to all content. 4th Grade Math comes with a 7-day 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 unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage your subscription 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_4th_Grade_Math_Privacy.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Math Galaxy’s Fourth Grade Math covers all of the Common Core math standards for fourth grade as listed below. The concepts are presented in bite-size pieces with an unlimited supply of problems. Illustrations are used throughout to reinforce the concepts. NUMBERS AND OPERATIONS IN BASE 10 (4.NBT) Generalize place value understanding for multi-digit whole numbers. Use place value to perform multi-digit arithmetic. Flashcards. (4.NBT) Place Value (4.NBT.2) Place Value Blocks (4.NBT.1) Place Names Expanded Notation Comparing Numbers Ordering Numbers Rounding & Estimating (4.NBT.3) Adding Whole Numbers (4.NBT.4) 3-4-Digit Addition (traditional) Alternative Method - Partial Sums Subtracting Whole Numbers (4.NBT.4) 3-4-Digit Subtraction Multiplying Whole Numbers (4.NBT.5) 1-Digit x 2, 3, or 4-Digits 2-Digit x 2-Digit Mult & Div by 10's Dividing Whole Numbers (4.MBT.6) Relating Division to Multiplication 1-Digit Divisor, 2-4-Digit Dividend Zero’s in Quotient Missing Number OPERATIONS AND ALGEBRAIC THINKING (4.OA) Use the four operations with whole numbers to solve problems. Gain familiarity with factors and multiples. Multiplicative Comparison (4.OA.1, 2) Word Problems (2) Multi-Step Word Problems (3) Factors & Prime Numbers (4) Algebraic & Shape Patterns (5) NUMBER AND OPERATIONS - FRACTIONS (4.NF) Extend understanding of fraction equivalence and ordering. Understand decimal notation for fractions and compare decimal fractions. Identifying Fractions (4.NF.1) Fractions on # Line (1) Part of a Group (1) Equivalent Fractions (1) Comparing Fractions (2) Reducing & Improper Fractions (3a) Adding & Subtracting Like Fractions (3b) Multiplying Fractions (4) Fractions Word Problems (3c, 4c) Writing Decimals (6) Decimals on # Line (6) Comparing Decimals (7) Ordering Decimals (7) Adding 10ths and 100ths (5) MEASUREMENT AND DATA (4.MD) Solve problems involving measurement and conversion of measurements. Measurement Conversions (4.MD.1,2) Length (1,2) Area & Perimeter (1-3) Volume (1,2) Liquid Volume (1,2) Graphs (4) Graphing Coordinates. (4) Mass (in Riddles game) (1,2) Time (in Riddles game) (1,2) Angles (5-7) GEOMETRY (4.G) Draw and identify lines and angles, and classify shapes. Terminology (4.G.1-3) Measuring Angles Angles Games Labyrinth (a maze game) The Money Trail Bridge the Swamp Snakes and Ladders Measurement Riddles

About

Chess Widget

This app brings chess puzzles and games directly to your Home Screen. Solve daily puzzles, play against AI, analyze historical games, or even play multiplayer with friends nearby, all without an internet connection.

Highlights
  • Home screen chess puzzles
  • Play against AI
  • Analyze historical games
  • Board editor mode
  • Offline multiplayer
  • Daily new puzzles
Features
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Chess Widget is a simple, focused way to keep chess close: solve daily puzzles on your Home Screen, train in the app, play online, review classic games, and set up your own positions. Solve over 11,000 chess puzzles and explore over 100,000 games by outstanding players—from historical classics to modern grandmaster games. Sharpen your tactics and study games move by move. Add a chess puzzle widget to your iPhone or iPad and come back to a fresh position every day. Open the app to solve tactics, analyze the board, or continue with a full chess experience built for quick sessions and thoughtful play. Play online with your Lichess account, find opponents, create invite links, accept challenges, offer draws, resign, and follow the game clock directly in the app. You can also play nearby multiplayer with a friend, practice against AI, or explore famous classic games move by move. Chess Widget also includes a board editor with FEN support, so you can create positions, test ideas, save setups, and jump straight into play. Coach mode Review completed Lichess games with a move-quality score, an evaluation graph, and a breakdown of inaccuracies, mistakes and blunders. Return to a critical position and try a better move on the board, ask for a hint, or explore the best continuation. Compare White’s and Black’s thinking time with paired bars and time labels for both players. Tap the graphs or use the navigation buttons to explore the game move by move. Start another online search from Coach with your saved settings. Features: • Over 11,000 chess puzzles and a widget with a new puzzle every day on your Home Screen • Online play with Lichess • Invite links and incoming challenges • Nearby multiplayer • Play against AI • Over 100,000 games by outstanding players to study move by move • Board editor with FEN • Move history, themes, sounds, and focused chess settings Whether you want one quick puzzle, a real online game, or a quiet board to study, Chess Widget keeps chess ready when you are. Questions or feedback? Write to me at oleg.v.soloviev@gmail.com Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

4th Grade Math4 screens
Chess Widget4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Chess Widget at freemium against 4th Grade Math's subscription. Chess Widget also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). On price, review sentiment, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. 4th Grade Math sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month and Chess Widget sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

4th Grade Math ships an update every 6 weeks, Chess Widget weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
4th Grade Math versus Chess Widget: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter4th Grade MathChess Widget
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (14 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—14 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size227 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMath GalaxyOleg Soloviev

Customer experience

4th Grade Math

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Chess Widget

All ratings14 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

4th Grade Math

Subscriptions1
  • 4th Grade Math - Math Galaxy7 Days trial$4.991 Month
6 purchases

Chess Widget

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription14 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time4
  • 1 coffee$4.99
  • 2 coffees$9.99
  • 5 coffees$24.99
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  • 10 coffees$49.99

Questions

Is 4th Grade Math free?
4th Grade Math is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Chess Widget free?
Chess Widget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do 4th Grade Math or Chess Widget have ads?
Neither 4th Grade Math nor Chess Widget shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 4th Grade Math or Chess Widget?
4th Grade Math ships an update every 6 weeks, and Chess Widget weekly. Most recently, 4th Grade Math was updated on October 13, 2026 and Chess Widget on October 14, 2026.

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