Maths@Home review
A free iPhone app for parent-supported maths play from ages 2 to 6.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
Maths@Home is a free iPhone app from University College London for parents and professionals supporting young children’s mathematical development. It uses play-based activities set in everyday situations, covering number knowledge, number sense, shape and money. The intended age range is 2 to 6, with activities designed to involve adults and children together. Its focus is early learning at home rather than a broad maths platform for older students or independent practice.
The single Free plan includes play-based maths activities, activities for young children and multiple difficulty levels. The published feature set adds structured progression through game levels, parent-child interaction prompts and off-screen activities using readily available home resources. This combination gives families options beyond screen-based play, while the progression and difficulty levels help organize activities for different stages within the 2-to-6 range. The app also follows the English national curriculum and Early Years Foundation Stage framework, giving its activities a defined early-learning context.
Maths@Home suits families looking for free, guided maths ideas that fit ordinary home settings and invite adult participation. Its iOS-only availability narrows platform fit, and its early-years scope makes it less suitable for older children or learners seeking a wider curriculum. Parents who want shared activities, everyday materials and a structured introduction to foundational concepts should consider it; those looking for broad age coverage, multi-platform access or a primarily independent practice experience should choose a different type of maths app.
Maths@Home pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Free access to play-based activities for ages 2 to 6
- Covers number sense, shape, money and number knowledge
- Includes progression, difficulty levels and parent-child prompts
- Where it doesn't
- Available on iOS only
- Focused on early maths rather than broader age ranges
- Some activities use household resources and adult interaction
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