Best Free Math Apps for Kids
GENERAL APPS FOR USE
Master the Math" is an educational game to help students prepare for Virginia's Standards of Learning (SOL) exams with a focus on the mathematics curriculum from grades 3-8 (years 2006-2009). Featuring over 800 questions from 19 released SOL tests FREE
Formulas provides an clean slate to effortlessly look up mathematical formulas. FREE
Quick Graph
" It is a powerful, high quality, graphic calculator that takes full advantage of the multitouch display and the powerful graphic capabilities of the iPad and iPhone, both in 2D and 3D. ......."
FREE
Algebra Solver
" Algebra Solver SOLVES math formulas and equations; after you solve them, you can even EMAIL them to others using the built-in email button........"$.99
" Designed for both children and adults, this game improves your math skills by asking you to solve series of simple and fun pattern-matching puzzles......."FREE
Appolonius
" It allows you to make geometric constructions (such as those made using a compass and straightedge/ruler) and move their parts smoothly using the device's touchscreen......"
$.99
Mathmateer
" Math can be fun! Build your very own rockets and fly them to the stars with Rocket Math! ...."$.99
Math Drills Lite
" Graphically rich and fun environment allows a single student to learn basic math skills in addition, subtraction, multiplication and division....."FREE
Ace Kids Math
" Easily teaches kids how to Count, Add, and Subtract VISUALLY using fun animations with a prize reward system for completing each level. ......"FREE
Students can practice all operations using this bingo app. They'll solve each problem and then find the answer on the bingo board. Players need to be strategic if they want to win the game.FREE
iFormulas - Algebra, calculus, geometry, trigonometry Grades 8-12+The iFormulas app by Brendan Winter is a good quick reference. It has over 380 formulas, definitions, laws, and properties for algebra, calculus, chemistry, geometry and trigonometry.
Free Graphing Calculator - Algebra, calculus, geometry, trigonometry Grades 9-12+
The Free Graphing Calculator app is a scientific and graphing calculator by William Jockusch. It includes a unit converter and constants for scientific calculations. There's also a reference lookup for formulas in algebra, differential and integral calculus, geometry, trigonometry, vectors, vector calculus, and classical mechanics.
FREE My Math Flash Card This is another free iOS math app that enables users to master basic elementary math facts in such an easy and simple way.
iPad Apps just for Elementary School Math Practice
Grades K-5 In K12's Counting Coins and Bills app kids get lots of practice with money skills. In addition to counting money, kids make change as cashiers, and they calculate equivalent amounts, using different valued coins. The difficulty level ranges from the most basic counting up to $20 to more complex problems, making change up to $99. Students can see just the front or the fronts and backs of bills and coins.
iSolveIt MathSquared and MathScaled apps
The folks at CAST have created a couple of outstanding apps to help ready students for algebra and math by playing with logic puzzles. Using the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL), the iSolveIt apps focus on logical thinking and reasoning skills. These apps are perfect for kids who dislike math or have a math phobia. Because they are puzzles, they can be played by both children and teens, building from the simple to the complex.
In the MathScaled app, students learn to recognize patterns and relationships that are a key component of understanding algebraic concepts. They do this by placing shapes on a scale until the scale is balanced. Both the complexity of scales and shapes increases as students progress through the puzzles.
The MathSquared app is based on KenKen puzzles. Kids use basic math operations - addition, subtraction, multiplication and division - as well as logic and problem solving to fill a grid. A number can only appear once in each row and column. The complexity of the puzzle increases as the number of squares in each grid increase.
Quick Graph - Calculus Grades 10-12+
The Quick Graph app from KZ Labs is a visual graph calculator. It plots 2D and 3D mathematical expressions for calculus. Rotate, translate, enlarge and shrink your plotted diagrams. Customize colors and shading.
Sushi Monster is a free iPad game produced by Scholastic. The purpose of Sushi Monster is to provide a fun environment for students to practice their addition and multiplication skills. This is the premise of Sushi Monster; students feed their Sushi Monsters by correctly choosing two numbers that when added or multiplied result in the number that the monster wants to eat. When the monster has been fully fed students move on to feeding a new monster. FREE
Math vs. Zombies is a free iPad game with a spooky theme. The game is has three virtual worlds each containing ten levels of basic math problems. The object of the game is to correctly solve as many math problems as possible before the zombies catch you. The math of the game is basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. If you’re comfortable having your students play math games that have a zombie theme Math vs. Zombies offers engaging practice activities. Tap to Learn, the producers of Math vs. Zombies, offers a few non-zombie math games if you’re looking for something else to try on your iPad. FREE
Matchmatics is an iPad app that presents mathematics puzzles in the form of matchsticks laid out on a canvas. The challenge of Matchmatics is to move one matchstick to make an incorrect equation correct. Points are awarded based on how quickly you can correct the equation. The puzzles get progressively more difficult as you work through the app. Matchmatics has a timed mode and an un-timed mode. The full version of the app costs $0.99 USD. The free version of the app contains ten problems that you can try before upgrading to the full version. FREE
The 5 Dice app presents students with a number that they have to write an equation for using all of the dice presented to them. When students think that they have created an equation that will result in the number given to them, they click “shoot” to hit the target number. If students have written a correct equation, 5 Dice will show them other equations that will also work. If they have not written a correct equation they will be prompted to try again. 5 Dice is currently free. FREE
Marble Math is a fun mathematics game for kids to play on their iPads. The game has students practice basic multiplication problems through a maze layout. Students are given multiplication problems to solve by rolling their marbles through mazes that contain the correct answers. Students have to avoid the incorrect answers while moving their marbles toward the correct answers. Some of the mazes contain additional obstacles to avoid while searching for the correct answer. Students earn points for each maze they solve. When they reach 2,000 points (ten-fifteen correctly solved mazes) students earn a new marble. Marble Math is available in three versions. Marble Math Lite only offers multiplication problems. Marble Math Junior offers addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication problems. Marble Math includes fraction problems, decimals, and negative integers. FREE
Todo K-2 Math is a free iPad app for young mathematics students. The app offers timed mathematics practice problems for K-2 students. When a student opens the app they select a grade level and an allotment of practice time. The practice time allotment choices are six, eight, and ten minutes. Each allotment of time is broken into smaller chunks for students. In the Todo K-2 Math practice activities students respond to prompts by either dragging numbers from the number chart to the answer space. Alternatively, students can write numbers into the answer space. If numbers are not written correctly, Todo K-2 Math will not let students submit their answers. FREE
Math Champ is a neat system of two apps working together to deliver math challenges to your students’ iPads. The Math Champ Host app is the app that you use to create classes and select questions to use in the quizzes that your students take. You will also need the Math Champ Client app. FREE
Multiplying Acorns HD
This is an app that provides a fun and engaging way for users to learn multiplication. It offers real-life manipulatives for hands-on learning
Motion Math
This is an awesome math game. It is ideal for kids 4 and up . It provides practice on mental additions and subtractions
My Math Flash Card
This is another free iOS math app that enables users to master basic elementary math facts in such an easy and simple way.
JUST FOR THE YOUNGER SET
Free Kids Counting Game by iKidsPad
Do you want to keep counting simple? Ease younger kids into the playful math mood with the KidsCounting app. It is a fun and simple app for the kids who just want to count. They can count the shapes on the screen and then hit the matching number.
Free Math Puppy – Bingo Challenge Educational Game for Kids HD by Kids Games Club
Math bingo is a great playtime activity centered around math. Kids can solve arithmetic problems in this universal app while aiming to complete rows and columns. This game is too cute with puppies appearing behind every correct bingo column. I
Free Math with Balloons by H2indie LLC
When kids want some more stimulation and action, they don’t need to crunch numbers but rather float with them! Universal app Math with Balloons lets kids catch the floating balloons and drag them into the equation at hand. With enough stimulation and interaction, kids will learn, earn points, and pop away! This app is great for encouraging kids to pick up their speed while they calculate math equations.
Free Math Soccer by ktots.com
Another universal game that invites a little thrill and action to math problems is Math Soccer. Replace the Foosball table with penguins, a soccer ball and math equations in the mix. Two penguins are on either side of a soccer field with a goalie on the bottom of the screen. Kids control the goalie by hitting hit the numeric ball into the right goal with the matching equation.
123 Numbers Free – This app works on numbers 0 to 10, including ordering, sequencing, odds and evens, and writing numbers.
Arithmetic Invaders Express: Grade K-2 Math Facts – Defend the solar system by solving counting, addition, subtraction, and multiplication problems.
Butterfly Math Addition – This app works on number recognition and addition.
Counting 123 – This app is packed with four different mini-games: Fish Tap challenge, Spot the Differences, Jumping Grasshopper, and a Dresses Fashion Show. It teaches numbers from one to 10.
Counting Bills & Coins - Count, match, and make change with coins up to quarters and bills up to $20. Practice money skills in five unique activities.
Counting Money - In practice mode, the user must answer the question correctly in order to proceed to the next question. The user presses the check button after each attempt to check the answer. In quiz mode, the user has one opportunity to answer the question correctly. There are two difficulty types, beginner and normal.
Interactive Telling Time Lite - Learn to set the time via Interactive clocks with movable hour and minute hand! Learn the concept of day and night. Learn how to use AM/PM, 12 hour, and 24 hour clock notation.
Jumping Grasshopper – Learn to Count - Enjoy remarkable animation technology which introduces a first look at numbers for the whole family to enjoy.
Math Express – This is a fun educational math game designed for girls and boys ages 4-7, combining engaging math exercises and fresh graphics. The game includes exercises to help visualizations and counting of numbers.
Math Puppy – This app features both Bingo and Challenge modes. Its animated math calculator and subtraction module are included in the free app; other modules may be purchased.
Montessori Counting Board $.99 - The Montessori counting board is five counting apps in one. You can learn to count in five different stimulating ways: by touch, up in order, down in order, drag and count up , and drag and count down.This is regarded as a Must-Have iPad Apps for Elementary Math by a number of different teacher organizations.
Multiplication Genius x19 Free - Encourage your kids to master 9, 12, and 19 Times Tables!
My Math Flash Cards App - My Math Flash Cards App is for mastering basic elementary math facts. It’s an easy to use and customizable application to enable focused learning.
Number Math – Free - Number Math App is for practicing basic elementary number facts. It includes: missing numbers, before/after, greater than/less than, skip counting, rounding, and more.
Painting with Time - Explore how the world is changing by controlling the flow of time with your fingers in this new app. Make leaves magically appear on trees and then paint on the colors of Fall. Reveal the colors of San Francisco over a day. Mix and merge different time views of a beach to create intriguing time composites.
Pearl Diver HD and Lobster Diver HD – These apps, designed for grades 3-8, are great for understanding numbers, understanding fractions, reading a number line, and comparing and ordering fractions.
Pizza Fractions: Beginning with Simple Fractions - In a chef's pizzeria, your child masters the concept of naming simple fractions using pizza picture examples. Designed for grade levels 2-6, Pizza Fractions provides introductory practice with fractions in an approachable, game-like environment.
Preschool – Counting - Lots of bright colorful pictures, introduce the kids to learn to count. They are arranged in counting sets of 1-10, 10-20, and 20-30. There are also practice sections to encourage kids to count in a classroom or a home environment. A kid's voice is used.
Reading the Ruler – Easy way for kids to learn to read inches and Metric rulers.
Speedo Math - Here the students practice all aspects of math, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. The game contains multiple levels and an instant results chart. So, if you can make it within the given seconds, you are a great champion in the order of operations.
Teaching Number Lines - Little Monkey Apps Number Lines aims to students to visualize numbers for rote counting and ordering and to see the physical position of a number linking patterns and relationships. Unlike counters, which model counting, a number line also models measurement, which is why the number line begins with zero as you would see on a ruler. Students are also exposed to different vocabulary for addition and subtraction, such as step forward or jump back to physically suggest the movement of the frog along the number line.
Telling Time Free - Instead of giving the user multiple choices, Telling Time Free lets the user input the time by the hour, ten minute, and minute. The user inputs the digital time based on the analog time.
There are two game modes, Practice and Quiz.
Tell Time – Little Matchups Game - Little Matchups is an exciting interactive matching game that helps your child rapidly learn how to tell time by matching analog and digital clocks.
