Review · Kids & family
DoodleMath review
A personalized K to 5 math practice app from Discovery Education that builds a daily program for each child.
By the HearSmart research desk · Updated November 12, 2026
- Performance (40%)
- 8.2
- Ease of use (25%)
- 8.3
- Value (35%)
- 7.8
DoodleMath, now owned by Discovery Education, is built around short daily practice. A child answers placement questions, and DoodleMath then builds a custom program that adjusts to strengths and gaps as the child works through it. Questions are written by teachers and aligned to Common Core for kindergarten through grade 5, and the app works offline, which helps on car trips. Accessibility options include colored overlays and audio dictation, rewards go to effort rather than ability, and parents follow progress in the free DoodleConnect app or the online parent hub. The free download gives limited access. Premium costs $10.99 a month or $94.99 a year for one child, and a family plan for up to five children is $18.99 a month or $179.99 a year, bought on the web. It ranks tenth because it is a practice tool rather than a lesson-based course and costs more per child than Mathseeds. We compared documented features and published prices.
Who it is for
Families who want short daily practice for several children
Price
Single child $10.99 a month or $94.99 a year; family plan for up to five children $18.99 a month; 7-day free trial.
Monthly subscription — $10.99 per month
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 12, 2026.
Key features
- Placement questions, then a personalized program that adjusts to strengths and gaps
- K to 5 questions designed by teachers and aligned to Common Core
- Offline use
- Colored overlays and audio dictation
- Free DoodleConnect parent app and online parent hub
Strengths and weaknesses
- Strength: Family plan covers up to five children for $18.99 a month
- Strength: Free version with limited access
- Strength: Rewards effort rather than ability
- Weakness: Single-child plan is $10.99 a month, more than Mathseeds or Prodigy Core
- Weakness: Family plans are sold on the web, not in the App Store
- Weakness: Stops at grade 5
Key facts
- Grades: K to 5
- Price: $10.99 a month for one child
- Family plan: Up to five children, $18.99 a month
- Free trial: 7 days on premium plans
Where it ranks
DoodleMath is No. 10 in our Best Math Apps For Kids verdict.
Alternatives we scored
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