Comparison

6th Grade Math vs eTRY

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

Head to head
About

6th Grade Math

This app provides a comprehensive review and practice of essential math skills for sixth graders. It covers all Common Core standards with unlimited practice problems, interactive illustrations, and engaging games. Earn rewards and track progress with shareable score summaries.

Highlights
  • Covers all Common Core math standards for 6th grade
  • Unlimited practice problems with random number generation
  • Illustrations to reinforce concepts
  • Earn robots for maze and side-scrolling games
  • Emailable certificates and score summaries
  • Bite-sized concept presentation
Features
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Auto-renewable subscription 6th 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. Privacy policy: https://www.mathgalaxy.com/FQ3_Menu/FQ3_6th_Grade_Privacy.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ "My testing of this app shows me that it is going to be a valuable resource for us as we enter our sixth grade year." See the rest of the review at: https://www.mathgalaxy.com/Smart_Apps_For_Kids_Reviews/Smart_Apps_Review_6th_Grade_Math.html Sixth Grade Math covers all of the Common Core math standards for sixth grade as listed below. The concepts are presented in bite-size pieces with Illustrations used throughout to reinforce the concepts. Note: App needs to be run in LANDSCAPE mode. RATIOS and PROPORTIONAL RELATIONSHIPS (6.RP) Understand ratio concepts and use ratio reasoning to solve problems. Ratios & Proportions Understanding Ratios (6.RP.1) Rates (6.RP.2) Ratios in Tables (6.RP.3a) Ratios on Graphs (6.RP.3a) Proportions (6.RP.3, 3b) Converting Units (6.RP.3d) Similar Figures (6.RP.3) Percents (6.RP.3c) Percents & Decimals Fractions, Decimals, Percents Finding %, Part, Whole Percent Word Problems THE NUMBER SYSTEM (6.NS) Apply and extend previous understandings of multiplication and division to divide fractions by fractions. Compute fluently with multi-digit numbers and find common factors and multiples. Apply and extend previous understandings of numbers to the system of rational numbers. Multiplying Fractions (6.NS.1) Dividing Fractions (6.NS.1) Fraction Word Problems (6.NS.1) Multi-Digit Division (6.NS.2) Decimal Operations (6.NS.3) Factors (GCF & LCM) (6.NS.4) Negative Numbers (6.NS.5, 6) Absolute Value (6.NS.7, 8) Ordering Rational Numbers (6.NS.7) EXPRESSIONS and EQUATIONS (6.EE) Apply and extend previous understandings of arithmetic to algebraic expressions. Exponents (6.EE.1) Translating to Algebra (6.EE.2) Order of Operations (6.EE.2c) Simplifying Expressions (6.EE.3, 4) Reason about and solve one-variable equations and inequalities. Solving Equations & Inequalities (6.EE. 5, 6, 7, 8) The Balance Beam 1-Step The Balance Beam 2-Step 1-Step Equations 2-Step Equations Unknown on Both Sides 1-Step Inequalities 2-Step Inequalities Algebra Word Problems Represent and analyze quantitative relationships between dependent and independent variables. Independent & Dependent Variables (6.EE.9) GEOMETRY (6.G) Solve real-world and mathematical problems involving area, surface area, and volume. Area & Perimeter (6.G.1) Complex Areas (6.G.1) Volume (6.G.2) Area of Polygons (6.G.3) Drawing Polygons (6.G.3) Surface Area with Nets (6.G.4) STATISTICS and PROBABILITY (6.SP) Develop understanding of statistical variability. Summarize and describe distributions. Statistical Questions (6.SP.1) Mean, Median, Mode, Range (6.SP.2, 3) Box-and-Whisker Plots (6.SP.4, 5) Bar Graphs & Histograms (6.SP.4, 5) Pictographs (6.SP.4, 5) Dot Plots (6.SP.4) Histogram Plots (6.SP.4) Bar Plots (6.SP.4) Mean & Median Plots (6.SP.4) GAMES Labyrinth (a maze game - robots are earned in exercises.)

About

eTRY

Features
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This app is a toolkit for teens who want help to address everyday issues and problems. Specific skills focus on managing decision making, dealing with stress, and avoiding triggers that lead to drug use, including opioid use. Each tool in the app provides some education as well as engaging activities that promote the building of practical and meaningful skills for you to easily learn and apply.

Screenshots

6th Grade Math4 screens
eTRY4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: eTRY at none against 6th Grade Math's 1. eTRY also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. 6th Grade Math sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. eTRY asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

6th Grade Math ships an update every 4 months, eTRY every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
6th Grade Math versus eTRY: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter6th Grade MatheTRY
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size391 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMath GalaxyORBIS, Inc

In-app purchases

1 purchases

6th Grade Math

Subscriptions1
  • 6th Grade Math - Math Galaxy7 Days trial$4.991 Month
None

eTRY

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 6th Grade Math free?
6th Grade Math is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is eTRY free?
eTRY is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do 6th Grade Math or eTRY have ads?
Neither 6th Grade Math nor eTRY shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 6th Grade Math or eTRY?
6th Grade Math ships an update every 4 months, and eTRY every 3 weeks. Most recently, 6th Grade Math was updated on September 29, 2026 and eTRY on October 5, 2026.

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