MyMaths is a school-only homework platform that parents can't buy. MathCraft is a parent-purchasable RPG game. If your child dreads MyMaths homework, MathCraft offers curriculum-aligned practice they'll actually enjoy.
| Feature | MathCraft | MyMaths |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly price | Free (beta) → £4.99 | N/A (school only) |
| Annual price | TBC | £370+VAT (school licence) |
| Free tier | Yes — free during beta | None — school-gated |
| Age range | 5–14 (Y1–Y9) | 5–18 (KS1–A Level) |
| Curriculum | UK National / White Rose Maths | Full maths + GCSE/A Level exam prep (AQA, Edexcel, White Rose) |
| Adaptive engine | ✓ Spaced repetition + mastery tracking | Teacher-assigned digital worksheets with auto-marking |
| Platforms | Web (PWA — any device) | Web only (no app) |
| Offline mode | ✗ No (internet required) | ✗ No |
| AI tutoring | ✓ Merlin (Socratic, logged) | ✗ No |
| Parent dashboard | ✓ Curriculum heatmap + AI logs | None. Parents cannot access MyMaths independently. Teachers can't even see which specific questions students got wrong. |
| Ads / dark patterns | ✗ None | ✗ None |
MyMaths has genuine strengths that are worth acknowledging:
No app is perfect. These are the most common complaints from parents and reviews:
MyMaths is the polar opposite of MathCraft — a digital worksheet platform with zero engagement. MyMaths relies on school compulsion; MathCraft creates genuine want-to-play motivation. MyMaths has broader exam prep coverage but delivers a miserable user experience. MathCraft is parent-purchasable and child-enjoyable.
Schools wanting a cheap, comprehensive homework-setting platform with auto-marking. Good A Level revision content.
Your child resists anything that feels like homework and needs genuine game engagement. You want UK curriculum alignment, adaptive practice, AI tutoring, and full parent visibility — all in a game they’ll actually ask to play.
No. MyMaths is exclusively sold to schools — there is no parent or home subscription available. Students can only access it through school-provided logins. If you want home maths practice, MathCraft, DoodleMaths, or Mathletics are parent-purchasable alternatives.
MyMaths has a 1.3/5 Trustpilot rating. Common complaints include correct answers being marked wrong due to format sensitivity, having to redo entire question sets for a single mistake, a terrible interface, and zero engagement features. Students have called it "depression creating" in reviews.
MyMaths has broader exam prep coverage (up to A Level) and strong worked examples. But its user experience is widely criticised. MathCraft covers Year 1-9 with adaptive practice, AI tutoring, and RPG engagement that makes children want to practise. For daily home practice, MathCraft provides a significantly better experience.
Both align to the UK National Curriculum and White Rose Maths. MyMaths also covers GCSE and A Level content (AQA, Edexcel). MathCraft currently covers Year 1-9 (KS1 to KS3), with content aligned to the White Rose Maths progression.
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