6th Grade Math vs Notes Practice
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.)
Notes Practice
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Learn to read music notes fast — flashcard style. Notes Practice deals you notes on the treble or bass staff. Answer each card your way: say the note name out loud, tap the letter, or play it on the on-screen piano. SAY IT, TAP IT, OR PLAY IT - Voice answers with instant on-device recognition (English and Dutch) - Big letter buttons A to G - An on-screen piano keyboard PRACTICE YOUR WAY - Treble clef, bass clef, or both - Note ranges starting from middle C - Three speeds: fast (1s), medium (2s), slow (4s) per card - Relaxed mode: no time limit, every note once, zero pressure - Ear training: hear the tone, name the note - Weak-note focus deals your trouble notes more often EARN YOUR STRIPES - Badges for every speed and duration at 80% accuracy or better - Superbadges and a crown for the truly dedicated - Daily practice streaks - Stats with accuracy trends and per-note miss rates — resettable anytime No accounts. No ads. No tracking. Your practice data never leaves your device.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Notes Practice at none against 6th Grade Math's 1. Notes Practice also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 4 months). 6th Grade Math's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. 6th Grade Math sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Notes Practice asks for nothing beyond the download.
6th Grade Math ships an update every 4 months, Notes Practice every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 6th Grade Math | Notes Practice |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 391 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Math Galaxy | Iwan Hoogendoorn |
In-app purchases
6th Grade Math
- 6th Grade Math - Math Galaxy7 Days trial$4.991 Month
Notes Practice
No in-app purchases
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