Comparison

Math Shelf vs Manteca USD

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

Head to head
About

Math Shelf

This app provides an experimentally proven program to enhance early mathematics achievement for preschool and kindergarten students. It offers on-level instruction through adaptive learning and placement tests, aligning with Common Core Standards.

Highlights
  • Experimentally proven to increase math achievement
  • Common Core Aligned content
  • Adaptive learning and placement tests
  • Cloud-based syncing for school and home
  • Free 7-day trial
  • Supports iPhone, iPad, and iPod
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Math Shelf is experimentally proven to increase preschool and Kindergarten students' mathematics achievement. **** Winner Re-Imagine Education Best Learning App **** From over 3,000 entries Math Shelf won the Silver Medal for best learning app. **** Common Core Aligned ***** Math Shelf's content exceeds the expectations in the Kindergarten Common Core Standards. **** On Level Instruction for Every Student **** Placement tests and adaptive learning provide on level learning for every student in your class. **** Cloud Based ***** Play Math Shelf on any iPad or iPhone. Students can play for free at home and data will sync to their school account. **** Experimentally Proven **** Read our 3 peer-reviewed published studies at www.mathshelf.com/research. ****Valhalla Foundation Funded**** Program Related Investment and grant recipient from the Valhalla Foundation to improve early math education. **** Heising-Simons Foundation Funded **** Grant recipient Heising-Simons Foundation to improve early mathematics education. **** Free Trial **** Try Math Shelf with your students for 7 days. **** Technology Requirements **** iPhone 6 and above. Plays on iOS 12.0 and above. You may purchase an auto-renewing subscription through an In-App Purchase. You can access all games and administrative features. Auto-renewable subscription -1 month ($4.99) period, for 2 students access. -1 year ($41.99) period, for 2 students access. Your subscription will be charged to your Apple account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew (at the duration selected) unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Current subscription may not be cancelled during the active subscription period; however, you can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by visiting your Apple Account Settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://mathshelf.com/privacy Terms Of Use: https://mathshelf.com/terms

About

Manteca USD

Stay informed about your school district with personalized news, notifications, and direct access to school information. Parents and students can view grades, assignments, and attendance.

Highlights
  • District and school news
  • District tip line
  • Personalized notifications
  • District directory access
  • View grades and assignments
  • Track attendance
Features
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The official Manteca USD app gives you a personalized window into what is happening at the district and schools. Get the news and information that you care about and get involved.             Anyone can:              -View District and school news              -Use the district tip line              -Receive notifications from the district and schools              -Access the district directory              -Display information personalized to your interests               Parents and students can:               -View grades, assignments, and attendance               -View and add contact information

Screenshots

Math Shelf2 screens
Manteca USD4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Math Shelf at 4.7 against Manteca USD's 3.0. Math Shelf also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 40%) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 11 months). Manteca USD's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price, ratings volume, 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

Both are free to download. Math Shelf sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Manteca USD asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Math Shelf holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 35 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Math Shelf's written reviews are positive against 40% of Manteca USD's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Math Shelf ships an update every 4 months, Manteca USD every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on July 7, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Math Shelf versus Manteca USD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMath ShelfManteca USD
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (15 ratings) — better3.0 (35 ratings)
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews — better40.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1535 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 11 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size380 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJohn SchacterManteca Unified School District

Customer experience

Math Shelf

All ratings13 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

Manteca USD

All ratings35 ratings
Positive45.7%
Neutral5.7%
Negative48.6%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Math Shelf

Subscriptions2
  • 1 Month Access7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • 1 Year Access7 Days trial$41.991 Year
One-time8
  • 1 Students Monthly Subscription$1.99
  • 1 Student Monthly Subscription$2.99
  • 2 Students Monthly Subscription$3.99
Show 5 more
  • 3 Students Monthly Subscription$5.99
  • 2 Students Monthly Subscription$5.99
  • 3 Students Monthly Subscription$8.99
  • 3 Students Subscription$9.99
  • 4 Students Monthly Subscription$11.99
None

Manteca USD

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Math Shelf free?
Math Shelf is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Manteca USD free?
Manteca USD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Math Shelf or Manteca USD?
Math Shelf is rated higher. Math Shelf averages 4.7 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Manteca USD averages 3.0 from 35 ratings.
Do Math Shelf or Manteca USD have ads?
Neither Math Shelf nor Manteca USD shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Math Shelf or Manteca USD?
Math Shelf ships an update every 4 months, and Manteca USD every 11 months. Most recently, Math Shelf was updated on July 7, 2026 and Manteca USD on June 4, 2026.

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