6th Grade Math vs Back 2 Basic
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.)
Back 2 Basic
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Learning Doesn't Need to Be Loud. Introducing Back 2 Basic, an early education game designed with a simple truth: learning happens in a calm, focused environment. Genuine education doesn't require flashy distractions or constant over-stimulation. Instead, I've designed a low-stimulus and special needs friendly experience that puts learning first. Back 2 Basic offers a refreshing alternative, putting the focus squarely on learning for Pre-K to 1st graders, removing the distracting clutter to provide a thoughtfully designed tool to aid parents and teachers. Key Features -Foundational Curriculum: Lessons cover early math (addition, subtraction, counting, quantity, currency), telling time, basic shapes, color recognition and mixing, alongside sequencing, multi-step instructions, memory, and letter/number/sight word recognition. -Purposefully Low-Stimulus Design: Crafted with softened colors, gentle animations, and minimal sound cues to create a calm and focused learning environment, particularly beneficial for neurodivergent children and those prone to over-stimulation. -Unparalleled Parental Customization: Empowering tools let you tailor every aspect of the learning journey, including adding personalized spelling lists and recording your own voice instructions for a truly bespoke experience. -Completely Ad-Free & Microtransaction-Free: No hidden costs, in-app purchases, or nasty monetization strategies. -Actionable Insights: Digestible player statistics offer parents and educators a genuine understanding of a child's learning patterns, strengths, and areas for growth, supporting informed educational decisions. -Thoughtful Behavioral Support: Incorporates subtle design mechanics aimed at reducing potential self-stimulatory behaviors, fostering a more productive learning experience. -Direct Developer Collaboration: An open channel for community feedback, inviting suggestions for new lessons or features, and ensuring the game evolves directly with the needs of the community. Lessons/Activities: -Number Shuffle -Spelling Bee -Art Studio -Sum 101 -Time Teller -Pocket Change -Flash Cards (numbers, letters, and sight words) -Retro Etch -Tic Tac Toe -Tool Box Ready to experience a different kind of early learning game?
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The clearest difference is price: 6th Grade Math at Free against Back 2 Basic's $1.99. Back 2 Basic's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 4 months). On 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
6th Grade Math is free to download; Back 2 Basic costs $1.99 up front. 6th Grade Math sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Back 2 Basic asks for nothing beyond the download.
6th Grade Math ships an update every 4 months, Back 2 Basic every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 6th Grade Math | Back 2 Basic |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 3.3 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 391 MB | 346 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Math Galaxy | Tyler Strickland |
In-app purchases
6th Grade Math
- 6th Grade Math - Math Galaxy7 Days trial$4.991 Month
Back 2 Basic
No in-app purchases
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