Comparison

5th Grade Math vs Math Duel School

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

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About

5th Grade Math

This app provides comprehensive practice and review for 5th-grade math concepts, focusing on fractions, decimals, and volume. It offers bite-sized lessons with unlimited practice problems and illustrations to reinforce learning.

Highlights
  • Fraction operations
  • Decimal operations
  • Volume calculations
  • Place value understanding
  • Unlimited practice problems
  • Illustrative reinforcement
  • Common Core aligned
Features
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"5th Grade Math by Math Galaxy is a comprehensive review and practice app covering all of the basics for the grade level." "We have been able to find each and every math concept that we have been presented with this year outlined neatly within this app." See the rest of the review at: https://web.archive.org/web/20170720192012/http://www.smartappsforkids.com/2017/01/review-5th-grade-math-common-core-is-a-comprehensive-math-tool-that-is-our-newest-top-pick.html Auto-renewable subscription For schools that need to do bulk purchases or cannot make in-app purchases see Math Galaxy 5th Grade Math School Edition. 5th 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 or contain third-party analytics or advertising. Privacy policy: https://www.mathgalaxy.com/FQ3_Menu/FQ3_5th_Grade_Math_Privacy.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ In 5th grade math the emphasis is on fractions, decimals and volume:   (1) developing fluency with addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of fractions and whole numbers,   (2) decimal operations to hundredths and whole number division with 2-digit divisors, and (3) volume. Math Galaxy’s Fifth Grade Math covers all of the Common Core math standards for fifth grade as listed below. The concepts are presented in bite-size pieces with an unlimited supply of problems and numbers chosen randomly. Illustrations are used throughout to reinforce the concepts. Supports Apple Schoolwork NUMBERS AND OPERATIONS IN BASE 10 (5.NBT) Understand the place value system. Perform operations with multi-digit whole numbers, and decimals to hundredths. Place Value (5.NBT.1, 3a) Place Names Expanded Notation Regrouping (5.NBT.1) (Whole #s & Decimals) Comparing Decimals (5.NBT.3b) Rounding Decimals (5.NBT.4) Multiplying & Dividing by 10s (5.NBT.2) Multiply and Divide Taking Out Factors of 10 (5.NBT.1,2) Multiplying Whole Numbers (5.NBT.5) (1-3 Digit) Dividing Whole Numbers (5.NBT.6) (1-2 Digit Divisors) Decimal Operations (5.NBT.7) Adding Subtracting Multiplying Dividing Word Problems FRACTIONS (5.NF) Use equivalent fractions as a strategy to add and subtract fractions. Apply and extend previous understandings of multiplication and division to multiply and divide fractions. Equivalent Fractions Reducing & Improper Comparing Fractions Measuring Fractions Part of a Group Adding & Subtracting Multiplying Fractions Fractions as Scaling Dividing Unit Fractions Dividing Simple Fractions Dividing Mixed Numbers Fraction Word Problems Fractions as Division All Operations MEASUREMENT AND DATA (5.MD) Convert like measurement units within a given measurement system. Understand concepts of volume and relate volume to multiplication and addition. Converting Units (5.MD.1) Length Area Mass Volume (5.MD.3, 4, 5) Cubic Units 1 Cubic Units 2 Missing Side Line Plots (5.MD.2) GEOMETRY (5.G) Graph points on the coordinate plane. Classify two-dimensional figures into categories based on their properties. Graphing Coordinates Lines, Angles, & Polygons ALGEBRAIC THINKING (5.OA) Write and interpret numerical expressions. Analyze patterns and relationships. Algebraic Operations Translating to Algebra Order of Operations Algebraic Patterns GAMES Riddles (Fraction Pies, Fractions on Number Line, Length, Area, Volume, & Time) Labyrinth (Guide robots through mazes in search of treasures. Robots are earned by solving problems.)

About

Math Duel School

Engage in fun math competitions with friends or siblings, improving arithmetic skills for kids in grades K-5. Offers multiplayer modes and detailed progress tracking for parents and teachers.

Highlights
  • Multiplayer math duels
  • Grade K-5 skill coverage
  • Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division practice
  • Nearby and split-screen modes
  • Progress reports for parents
  • Customizable skill difficulty
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Kids! Now you can enjoy competing with your friends in class or with siblings at home with our brand new Monster Math - Multiplayer! Have fun and improve your math at the same time. We built an intelligent multiplayer game in which you can compete with kids of your own grade as well as with kids from completely different grades; on a single iPad or, across different devices! Parents and Teachers! Choose between Grades K - 5 and over 60 skills to help your kids do some good old arithmetic practice in a refreshingly new way. Our algorithm allows pairing of kids across different grades while keeping the difficulty level of the problems aligned to each kids’ grade level Monster Math - Duels gives kids 3 modes to engage in math duels with friends at school or at home, to practice math and do homework in an effective and a refreshingly new way! The 3 modes in Monster Math Duels are: Nearby Mode - Use this mode to let your kid play against other kids over a wi-fi or bluetooth connection. Split Screen Mode - This is one of the most loved features of the first Monster Math. And, it just got better! Use this mode to let your kids challenge each other or yourself in a game of math. Get to know your kids some more and have some quality family time together. (note: this mode is available only in iPads) vs. Computer Mode - Use this mode to hone your kids’ skills against self-adjusting difficulty levels at anytime of the day, even when there are no human opponents. Like Monster Math, Monster Math - Duels helps your child practice and learn over 40 skills within addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, like times tables as well as factors, multiples and also, prime numbers. It is suited for Grades 1 – 5, with all skills aligned to the Common Core Math standards. These skills are also fully customisable, thanks to standard skill presets, to suit your kids’ aptitude.A simple and intuitive toggle switch allows you to select advanced or basic skills which are presented as a neat progression within the parents section of the game.. You can also choose to get detailed reports and weekly emails to track how your kids are progressing in specific math topics. Unlike flash cards or simple quiz based apps, which only ask one question at a time. Monster Math is a great way to practice mental math and doing math drills, in a fun game environment. Regular play will lead to faster recall and use of Math facts. See the skills your child could be learning with Monster Math - Duels - Basic Geometry • Identify shapes on various attributes • Symmetry Addition & Subtraction • Addition up to 20 • Subtraction up to 20 • Two-digit addition without carry over • Two-digit subtraction without borrowing Multiplication & Division • Times Tables of 1 to 12 • Divide by numbers 1 to 12 • Multiply single-digit numbers by multiples of 10 Primes, Factors and Multiples Fractions • Visual representations (1/b, a/b) • Equivalence • Whole numbers as Fractions • Comparing fractions • Basic fraction addition Decimals • Decimal equivalents to given fractions and vice-versa Monster Math concentrates on following Common Core Standards: K.G.A.2, K.G.A.3, K.G.A.4, K.OA.A.5, 1.G.A.1, 1.G.A.3, 1.NBT.C.4, 1.OA.B.3, 2.G.A.1, 2.G.A.3, 2.NBT.B.5, 2.OA.B.2, 3.G.A.1, 3.OA.C.7, 3.NBT.A.2, 3.NBT.A.3, 3.NF.A.1, 3.NF.A.3, 4.G.A.3, 4.OA.A.1, 4.NF.A.2, 4.NF.B.3, 4.NF.C.6. Let your kids practice all of their basic math skills and problem solving while they have fun. Download Monster Math - Multiplayer now! For support, questions or comments, write to us at: support@makkajai.com Privacy policy: http://www.makkajai.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use: http://www.makkajai.com/terms

Screenshots

5th Grade Math4 screens
Math Duel School4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: 5th Grade Math at Free against Math Duel School's $9.99. Math Duel School's advantage is review sentiment (86% vs 50%) and 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

5th Grade Math is free to download; Math Duel School costs $9.99 up front. 5th Grade Math sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Math Duel School asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

5th Grade Math ships an update every 3 months, Math Duel School monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
5th Grade Math versus Math Duel School: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter5th Grade MathMath Duel School
PriceFree — better$9.99
Rating—4.6 (99 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews86.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—99 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.69.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size202 MB181 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGilbert ReillyMakkajai Edu Tech Private Limited

Customer experience

5th Grade Math

Written reviews8 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Math Duel School

All ratings99 ratings
Positive87.9%
Neutral5.1%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive86.4%
Neutral4.5%
Negative9.1%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

5th Grade Math

Subscriptions1
  • Math Galaxy 5th Grade Math7 Days trial$4.991 Month
None

Math Duel School

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 5th Grade Math free?
5th Grade Math is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Math Duel School free?
Math Duel School costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do 5th Grade Math or Math Duel School have ads?
Neither 5th Grade Math nor Math Duel School shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 5th Grade Math or Math Duel School?
5th Grade Math ships an update every 3 months, and Math Duel School monthly. Most recently, 5th Grade Math was updated on September 15, 2026 and Math Duel School on September 19, 2026.

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