Comparison

Math Shelf vs Math Quiz++

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

Math Quiz++

Practice math skills for elementary grades in a fun and engaging way. Prepare for exams and impress your teachers with your newfound abilities. New quizzes for more grades are continuously being developed.

Highlights
  • Practice math for grades 1-4
  • Prepare for mathematics exams
  • Fun and quick skill practice
  • Teacher collaboration opportunities
  • Ongoing development of new quizzes
Features
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Do you want to prepare for your next mathematics exam? Would you like to practice your math skills in a quick and fun way? Would you like to be the first one who raises her hand to answer your math teacher's questions? Give Math Quiz++ a shot! You can practice math skills for 1st grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade, and 4th grade. We are working on adding more quizzes for these grades and many more grades. If you are a mathematics teacher and would like to use Math Quiz++ in your class, if you like to be a part of designing new quizzes, we would love to collaborate with you. Please contact us through the contact link within the app.

Screenshots

Math Shelf2 screens
Math Quiz++4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Math Shelf at Free against Math Quiz++'s $0.99. Math Quiz++'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months). On rating, 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

Math Shelf is free to download; Math Quiz++ costs $0.99 up front. Math Shelf sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Math Quiz++ asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Math Quiz++ holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 13 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Math Shelf's written reviews are positive against 100% of Math Quiz++'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Math Shelf ships an update every 4 months, Math Quiz++ weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Math Shelf versus Math Quiz++: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMath ShelfMath Quiz++
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.7 (15 ratings)4.9 (13 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings15 — better13
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.011.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size380 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJohn SchacterDogahe

Customer experience

Math Shelf

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

Math Quiz++

All ratings13 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Math Quiz++

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Math Shelf free?
Math Shelf is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Math Quiz++ free?
Math Quiz++ costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Math Shelf or Math Quiz++?
Math Quiz++ is rated higher. Math Shelf averages 4.7 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Math Quiz++ averages 4.9 from 13 ratings.
Do Math Shelf or Math Quiz++ have ads?
Neither Math Shelf nor Math Quiz++ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Math Shelf or Math Quiz++?
Math Shelf ships an update every 4 months, and Math Quiz++ weekly. Most recently, Math Shelf was updated on September 29, 2026 and Math Quiz++ on October 14, 2026.

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