Comparison

5th Grade Math vs Big Math Flash Cards

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

Big Math Flash Cards

This app provides a digital flash card experience for practicing basic arithmetic operations. Users can flip cards, select answers, and track their progress with score percentages and elapsed time. Additional features for reviewing mistakes, custom sets, and different input modes are available through in-app purchases.

Highlights
  • Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division
  • Configurable number of questions and answers
  • Score percentage and elapsed time tracking
  • Selectable color themes and sound options
  • Review incorrect answers (in-app purchase)
  • Custom card sets (in-app purchase)
Features
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Highly rated by teachers, parents and kids of all ages! Flip the card just like a real flash card! Simple, clean and easy to use interface. The front side of the card shows the question and the back side of the card shows the possible answers. Just tap to flip the card. Once you answer the question correctly, flick the card off the screen by swiping up. Features * Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division * Score percentage and elapsed time displayed * Configurable number of questions * Configurable number of answers for multiple choice * Supports landscape or portrait card display modes * Selectable flash card color themes * Turn all sounds on or off Other great features available via "In App Purchase" * Review Incorrect - review the questions that were answered incorrectly * Score Cards - view and review past scores and questions * Specific Numbers - customize the first and second number ranges * Mixed Operations - ability to have cards with mixed operators * Flash Card Mode - displays the answer instead of multiple choice (swipe up to mark the card correct, swipe down to mark the card incorrect) * Manual Entry Mode - type your answer instead of selecting from a choice of possible answers * Custom Cards - make your own custom card set questions * Time Per Card - allows you to set a time limit for each card

Screenshots

5th Grade Math4 screens
Big Math Flash Cards4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Big Math Flash Cards at free with in-app purchases against 5th Grade Math's subscription. Big Math Flash Cards also leads on review sentiment (77% vs 50%) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 3 months). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. 5th Grade Math sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month and Big Math Flash Cards sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

5th Grade Math ships an update every 3 months, Big Math Flash Cards every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
5th Grade Math versus Big Math Flash Cards: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter5th Grade MathBig Math Flash Cards
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.2 (41K ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews76.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—41K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details — not scored
Size202 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMath GalaxyMasato Takagi

Customer experience

5th Grade Math

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

Big Math Flash Cards

All ratings40,682 ratings
Positive79.7%
Neutral5.5%
Negative14.8%
Written reviews1,039 reviews
Positive76.8%
Neutral6.7%
Negative16.5%

Bugs and requests

5th Grade Math

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Big Math Flash Cards

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Incorrect answers marked as wrong
  • Glitches when swiping answers

Requested features

5 requests
  • More difficulty levels
  • Ability to choose specific math operations
  • Addition of word problems
  • Inclusion of fractions and exponents
  • Gamification and rewards system

In-app purchases

1 purchases

5th Grade Math

Subscriptions1
  • Math Galaxy 5th Grade Math7 Days trial$4.991 Month
7 purchases

Big Math Flash Cards

One-time7
  • Review Incorrect$0.99
  • Score Cards$0.99
  • Specific Numbers$0.99
Show 4 more
  • Mixed Operations$0.99
  • Levels 4,5,6$0.99
  • Flash Card Mode$0.99
  • All Bundle$4.99

Questions

Is 5th Grade Math free?
5th Grade Math is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Big Math Flash Cards free?
Big Math Flash Cards is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do 5th Grade Math or Big Math Flash Cards have ads?
Neither 5th Grade Math nor Big Math Flash Cards shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 5th Grade Math or Big Math Flash Cards?
5th Grade Math ships an update every 3 months, and Big Math Flash Cards every 2 months. Most recently, 5th Grade Math was updated on September 29, 2026 and Big Math Flash Cards on October 21, 2026.

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