Comparison

Math Shelf vs MyF2B

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

MyF2B

This bilingual early learning app offers thousands of interactive activities, including books, songs, and games, designed to build reading, writing, and thinking skills. It supports kindergarten readiness and early literacy, with offline access and progress tracking for families and educators.

Highlights
  • Interactive eBooks, songs, and phonics games
  • Bilingual English and Spanish support
  • Kindergarten readiness and early literacy skills
  • Writing, drawing, and voice recording tools
  • Offline access to activities
  • Progress tracking and reports
  • Rewards and certificates for milestones
Features
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Learning that works for every age—from birth through grade 8. MyF2B brings Footsteps2Brilliance’s award-winning learning experiences together in one bilingual app. Designed for families and schools, MyF2B helps children build essential skills at every stage—from early brain development and kindergarten readiness to reading comprehension, financial literacy, and life skills. Whether your account is provided by a school or through a community-wide program, MyF2B makes it easy to support meaningful learning at home, in the classroom, and on the go. WHAT CHILDREN CAN LEARN • BIRTH TO 48 MONTHS Support early brain development through age-appropriate books, songs, and interactive experiences. • PRE-K AND TRANSITIONAL KINDERGARTEN Build the foundational skills children need for kindergarten success. • KINDERGARTEN TO GRADE 1 Develop phonics, phonemic awareness, vocabulary, reading fluency, and the confidence to read first books. • GRADES 1–3 Strengthen reading comprehension, writing, vocabulary, and subject-area knowledge at school and at home. • GRADES 4–8 Explore financial literacy, career awareness, and real-world skills that help students prepare for the future. WHY FAMILIES AND EDUCATORS CHOOSE MYF2B • THOUSANDS OF LEARNING ACTIVITIES Discover interactive eBooks, songs, phonics games, puzzles, art activities, writing tools, and more. • ENGLISH AND SPANISH Switch between English and Spanish to support bilingual learning and family participation. • READ, WRITE, RECORD, AND CREATE Children can draw, write, and record their voices as they actively engage with learning. • PERSONALIZED PROGRESS Help learners build skills and confidence as they advance through age-appropriate content. • REPORTS AND INSIGHTS Parents and educators can monitor learning progress from any device. • RESEARCH-BASED LEARNING Trusted by schools and communities across the country to help learners build strong foundations and achieve lasting success. BUILT FOR FAMILIES. BACKED BY EDUCATORS. MyF2B connects learning across a child’s journey, giving families and educators the tools to encourage progress, celebrate milestones, and inspire a lifelong love of learning. From a baby’s first learning experiences to a middle school student’s first steps toward financial and career readiness, MyF2B helps every learner move forward with confidence. Learn more at https://www.footsteps2brilliance.com

Screenshots

Math Shelf2 screens
MyF2B4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Math Shelf at 4.7 against MyF2B's 4.2. Math Shelf also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 60%). MyF2B's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). 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. MyF2B asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Math Shelf holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 21 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Math Shelf's written reviews are positive against 60% of MyF2B's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Math Shelf ships an update every 4 months, MyF2B monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Math Shelf versus MyF2B: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMath ShelfMyF2B
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (15 ratings) — better4.2 (21 ratings)
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews — better60.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1521 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsMonthly — better
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 MB71 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJohn SchacterFootsteps2Brilliance, Inc.

Customer experience

Math Shelf

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

MyF2B

All ratings21 ratings
Positive81.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative19.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

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

MyF2B

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Math Shelf free?
Math Shelf is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MyF2B free?
MyF2B is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Math Shelf or MyF2B?
Math Shelf is rated higher. Math Shelf averages 4.7 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while MyF2B averages 4.2 from 21 ratings.
Do Math Shelf or MyF2B have ads?
Neither Math Shelf nor MyF2B shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Math Shelf or MyF2B?
Math Shelf ships an update every 4 months, and MyF2B monthly. Most recently, Math Shelf was updated on October 15, 2026 and MyF2B on October 11, 2026.

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