Comparison

Mathemagics Geometry in a Dash vs Shark Reader

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

Head to head
About

Mathemagics Geometry in a Dash

Master geometry concepts through focused lessons and practice games. This app helps build an intuitive understanding of core principles, preparing users for standardized tests and improving problem-solving skills.

Highlights
  • Intuitive understanding of geometry principles
  • Practice lesson techniques
  • Geometry games for skill sharpening
  • Covers triangles, circles, squares, and rectangles
  • Preparation for standardized tests (SAT, ACT, GRE, etc.)
  • Mental math techniques
Features
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Shortcut your way to an intuitive understanding of basic and advanced geometry principals. Discover the core concepts of geometry distilled down to just the vital information you need to succeed. Practice lesson techniques for a deeper understanding and then play games until you're skills are razor sharp. Master these concepts: * Types of Triangles * Triangle Internal Angles * Triangle Inequality * Triangle Side and Angle Relationship * Area of a Triangle * Area of an Equilateral Triangle * Heron's Formula for Area of a Triangle * Pythagorean Triples * Circumference of a Circle * Area of a Circle * Central Angles and Inscribed Angles * Arc Length * Area of a Sector * Mentally Multiply by π * Area of a Square * Length of a Squares Diagonal * Area of a Rectangle * Length of a Rectangles Diagonal Prepare for the math section on the SAT, PSAT, ACT, GRE, GMAT, MCAT, or any other standardized test. Don't waste time with a calculator on the few tests that allow them. Use Mathemagics as a tutor to quicken up your test taking abilities. Activate and challenge your brain to expand its ability to think efficiently and have fun at the same time. Train yourself to break problems down in to smaller more manageable pieces in order to reach solutions quicker and more accurately than anyone else.

About

Shark Reader

This app helps families track reading progress, quiz results, and award achievements in one place. It simplifies the process of logging reading history and preparing submissions for school programs.

Highlights
  • Track Renaissance quiz history
  • Log qualifying books and scores
  • Follow award progress
  • Discover recommended books
  • Prepare submission forms
  • Scan ISBNs for book info
  • Private iCloud backup
Features
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Shark Reader helps students and parents find books, track reading progress, and work toward school reading goals. Search a growing catalog of books, keep reading history organized, and see which completed quizzes count toward Reading Masters awards. Shark Reader is designed to be fast and easy enough for students to use while still giving parents the details they need. Features include: - Search books by title, author, series, or ISBN - View reading level and available book details - Sync completed Renaissance Reading Practice quizzes - Track quiz scores, points, and reading history - See progress toward Reading Masters awards - Automatically match qualifying books to supported award categories - Manage multiple readers in one household - Keep each reader’s history, progress, and Renaissance sign-in separate - Back up reading data with iCloud - Use a growing Living Catalog that improves as new Renaissance books are discovered Shark Reader uses an 80% or higher score on each individual qualifying quiz when calculating Reading Masters progress. Book information is handled conservatively. When an exact edition or ISBN cannot be confirmed, Shark Reader leaves it unknown rather than guessing. Shark Reader is built by Calm Belt Code with a focus on simple navigation, accurate book information, and reliable reading progress.

Screenshots

Mathemagics Geometry in a Dash4 screens
Shark Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Shark Reader at 100% against Mathemagics Geometry in a Dash's 50%. Shark Reader also leads on price (Free vs $2.99) and rating (5.0 vs 4.3). Mathemagics Geometry in a Dash's advantage is ratings volume (19 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On 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

Shark Reader is free to download; Mathemagics Geometry in a Dash costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Shark Reader holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mathemagics Geometry in a Dash has 19 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Mathemagics Geometry in a Dash's written reviews are positive against 100% of Shark Reader's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mathemagics Geometry in a Dash ships an update every 8 months, Shark Reader every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Mathemagics Geometry in a Dash versus Shark Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMathemagics Geometry in a DashShark Reader
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.3 (19 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings19 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBlue Lightning LabsGrand Line LLC

Customer experience

Mathemagics Geometry in a Dash

All ratings19 ratings
Positive84.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative15.8%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative37.5%

Shark Reader

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Mathemagics Geometry in a Dash

No in-app purchases

None

Shark Reader

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mathemagics Geometry in a Dash free?
Mathemagics Geometry in a Dash costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Shark Reader free?
Shark Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Mathemagics Geometry in a Dash or Shark Reader?
Shark Reader is rated higher. Mathemagics Geometry in a Dash averages 4.3 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Shark Reader averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Mathemagics Geometry in a Dash or Shark Reader have ads?
Neither Mathemagics Geometry in a Dash nor Shark Reader shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mathemagics Geometry in a Dash or Shark Reader?
Mathemagics Geometry in a Dash ships an update every 8 months, and Shark Reader every 2 days. Most recently, Mathemagics Geometry in a Dash was updated on October 15, 2026 and Shark Reader on October 13, 2026.

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