Comparison

4th Grade Math vs Spell It! Spelling 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

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

Spell It! Spelling for Kids

This app offers twelve engaging games designed to make spelling practice fun for children from kindergarten to middle school. It features customizable word lists, progress tracking with positive reinforcement, and a completely private experience with no accounts or ads.

Highlights
  • Twelve unique spelling games
  • Customizable word lists
  • Four difficulty levels
  • Progress tracking with streaks
  • Kid-friendly clues and sentences
  • Offline play
Features
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Spell It! makes spelling practice feel like recess. Twelve playful games help kids from kindergarten through middle school master their words — no accounts, no ads, and nothing to buy. TWELVE WAYS TO PRACTICE • Word Scramble — untangle mixed-up letter tiles • Missing Letters — fill the gaps from a letter bank • Listen & Spell — hear the word out loud, then type it • Spot the Word — pick the real spelling out of four fakes • Flash Spell — memorize the word before it hides • Fix the Sentence — find and fix the misspelled word • Ending Machine — learn the rules for -ing, -es, and -ed • Mini Crossword — five words, one cozy grid • Word Search — hunt words across, down, and diagonal • Memory Match — pair each word with its meaning • Balloon Pop — guess letters before the balloons pop • Daily Bee — a fresh mixed challenge every day, with streaks MADE FOR FAMILIES • Four levels, from first words like "cat" to stumpers like "mischievous" • 340 built-in words, every one with a kid-friendly clue and sentence • Bonus lists: Sight Words, Commonly Misspelled, and Animals & Nature • Build your own word lists — perfect for homeschool spelling and weekly word lists • Stars, streaks, and gentle second chances keep practice positive • Words are read aloud with clear text-to-speech PRIVATE BY DESIGN No accounts. No ads. No tracking. Everything stays on the device.

Screenshots

4th Grade Math4 screens
Spell It! Spelling for Kids4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: 4th Grade Math at Free against Spell It! Spelling for Kids's $2.99. 4th Grade Math also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Spell It! Spelling for Kids's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads 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

4th Grade Math is free to download; Spell It! Spelling for Kids costs $2.99 up front. 4th Grade Math sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Spell It! Spelling for Kids asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
4th Grade Math versus Spell It! Spelling for Kids: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter4th Grade MathSpell It! Spelling for Kids
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionPaid — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size227 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMath GalaxySkdaddle LLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

4th Grade Math

Subscriptions1
  • 4th Grade Math - Math Galaxy7 Days trial$4.991 Month
None

Spell It! Spelling for Kids

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 4th Grade Math free?
4th Grade Math is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Spell It! Spelling for Kids free?
Spell It! Spelling for Kids costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do 4th Grade Math or Spell It! Spelling for Kids have ads?
Neither 4th Grade Math nor Spell It! Spelling for Kids shows ads.

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