Comparison

Math Shelf vs Longview ISD, TX

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

Longview ISD, TX

Stay informed about district events, customize notifications for your student's organizations, and access weekly cafeteria menus. Receive live updates from administration and easily find staff and department contact information.

Highlights
  • District event listings with calendar integration
  • Customizable notifications by student organization
  • Weekly cafeteria menus by day and meal type
  • Live feed for district administration updates
  • Staff and department contact directory
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Introducing the brand new app for Longview ISD. NEVER MISS AN EVENT The event section shows a list of events throughout the district. Users can add an event to their calendar to share the event with friends and family with one tap. CUSTOMIZE NOTIFICATIONS Select your student's organization within the app and make sure you never miss a message. CAFETERIA MENUS Within the dining section, you'll find an easy to navigate, weekly menu, sorted by day and meal type. DISTRICT UPDATES In the Live Feed is where you'll find updates from the administration about what's going on in the district right now. Whether that's celebrating a student's success, or reminding you about an upcoming deadline. CONTACT STAFF & DEPARTMENTS Find relevant staff and department contacts under an easy-to-navigate directory.

Screenshots

Math Shelf2 screens
Longview ISD, TX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Math Shelf at 4.7 against Longview ISD, TX's 3.3. Math Shelf also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). Longview ISD, TX's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). On price, ratings volume and ads 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. Longview ISD, TX asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Math Shelf holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 6 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Math Shelf ships an update every 4 months, Longview ISD, TX every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Math Shelf versus Longview ISD, TX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMath ShelfLongview ISD, TX
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (15 ratings) — better3.3 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings15 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size380 MB145 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJohn SchacterLongview Independent School District

Customer experience

Math Shelf

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

Longview ISD, TX

All ratings4 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral25.0%
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
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  • 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

Longview ISD, TX

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Math Shelf free?
Math Shelf is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Longview ISD, TX free?
Longview ISD, TX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Math Shelf or Longview ISD, TX?
Math Shelf is rated higher. Math Shelf averages 4.7 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Longview ISD, TX averages 3.3 from 6 ratings.
Do Math Shelf or Longview ISD, TX have ads?
Neither Math Shelf nor Longview ISD, TX shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Math Shelf or Longview ISD, TX?
Math Shelf ships an update every 4 months, and Longview ISD, TX every 2 months. Most recently, Math Shelf was updated on October 15, 2026 and Longview ISD, TX on October 24, 2026.

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