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XtraMath App Complaints & User Negative Comments 2024
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✓ Horrible approach to learning mathXtramath is an abysmal stress bomb of an app that seems to serve a primary purpose of discouraging a genuine appreciation for math. I initially thought the horrid reviews must be from parents who never challenge their kids, and that my high-performing math loving competitive child would appreciate this app. NO. I was completely wrong. My child hates it and this was the first time in his youthful education that I’ve heard him literally say, “Dad, I hate this. This app stresses me out. I don’t want to do math because of it”. I was shocked and did my best to encourage him to press on. My wife is an engineer and my background is econ / finance. Point being is we understand the mission critical role math plays in long-term success. However Xrtramath offers a short path to discouraging a sincere interest in the subject. We will be reverting to flash cards regardless of how much the school may encourage the use of this waste-of-money app as the last thing I want is for my child to lose interest in math..Version: 3.22.41
✓ It is OKIt is a great idea! But the timer stresses me out.... So does the teacher in race the teacher.....so do the smiley faces. It seems to bother the rest of my class on computer and app too..Version: 3.18.6
✓ It won’t let my child sign in.My child has some issues signing in, her teacher Mrs. Sahd recommends this and she gave her a sheet but it says it’s not found. I do not have any IDEA why but whatever is happening needs to stop. Also when she’s at school, doing xtra math she clicked 2, not 1! She was working on division and she is in third grade. I certainly do not want this to happen again! She used to enjoy math but doing this doesn’t want her anymore! She barely does her math homework everyday. I tried my best to help her, but this app made me wanna delete it. Zero stars if I could! Lately when the timer was on it made my daughter look at it and disturb her so you have to delete that..Version: 3.23.56
✓ Horrible and DumbMy daughters teacher recommended this app for our class to work on and you can only do adding, this app is so stupid DO NOT BUY. It a complete waste of money people!.Version: 3.23.56
✓ Misses the markMy grandson uses this for school. As a retired educator, I can see where a classroom might see this as beneficial. You can assess many children in a short amount of time. Unfortunately, this does not help all children. My grandson knows his addition facts very well. He has been able to write answers to 100 addition facts in well under three minutes. His fingers do not hit the keypad accurately thus recording many incorrect answers. Also, when using a keypad, your sense of touch feels the same in your brain for a 3, for example, as a 7. When you are physically writing the numbers, these facts will be recorded to your long term memory much more efficiently. This is his seventh month working with your addition app and he has yet to ‘pass’ to subtraction. Unfortunately, his classroom doesn’t utilize multiple forms of assessment. The timing factor does not work well for him either. If this method works well for your child, great. Don’t continue if it’s not working for you though..Version: 3.20.29
✓ Zero stars if I couldMy daughter loved math before having to use this app for school. Now she doesn't even want to do her math homework which she used to enjoy. I pray the makers of this program do not actually have children. If they do they should be ashamed of themselves for thinking phrases like "you know you want to be better and faster" and "don't worry about understanding, just memorize it" should ever be told to 5 and 6 yr olds. I was sitting with my daughter during the first time she used this app and watched as she showed significant anxiety with the insane emphasis on timing. I've never seen her respond that way to anything before. Now I don't think my kid should be shielded from reality. I get that she will be timed in school. And I don't think every kid should be constantly told how great they are or get prizes for their work. That's not life. But why can't a first grader be able to enjoy math? This app takes the opposite approach and boldly (and blandly) introduces mature academic measures of fast vs slow and good vs bad into very young minds. My husband is an elementary math teacher this app made him disgusted. He feels it's another example of trying to teach to standardized tests. If this is in fact true, congratulations Xtra Math, you've helped our education system stoop to a new low..Version: 3.20.23
✓ So stupidI hate this app it rushes me to much.Version: 3.23.56
✓ DO NOT BUYTests your speed, not the math. In the two years I had to do this, almost everyone in the class had some sort of nervous break down at some point over this. Super stressful. I’ve seen the developer saying you can change the time, but he teacher don’t know or won’t let you. Also, choose new teacher images. The teachers look happy when you get it wrong. It tests your typing speed, not your math. There was a girl in our class, she was great at math, but she has a disability, and cannot quickly and accurately press the buttons, so she almost failed math that year..Version: 3.21.15
✓ StupidThey said it’s only 6.99 they charged me 17 dollars.Version: 3.23.56
✓ Dreadful mathWhen ever I do a question I get so angry and the person is stupid.Version: 3.22.41
✓ Speed tool onlyThis app doesn’t teach anything but speed. It’s how to learn by rote. It counts the number of questions answered correctly in a row, not the number answered. As if we or anyone gives a mouse tooth how many in a row are answered, rather than the degree of accuracy overall. The app in general fosters incredible anxiety. My 1st grader gets all the questions right, but goes to pieces in the beat the teacher section. When she accidentally presses 11 instead of 10 because she’s trying to beat the clock, she wails, “I’m terrible at math!” This app is a source of misery in our household. Frankly, the only source of misery. I wish the designers had to listen to my daughter’s anguish. I wish the program allowed for tracking progress without tears. Why is my 1st grader being asked to race the teacher, anyway? Isn’t it enough to race her peers? I give this app a C+ for content (as a math timer) and a D- for quality of design aesthetic..Version: 3.21.15
✓ Worst app everIt’s so stupid don’t use it.Version: 20.0.0
✓ Worst app everMy kids were stressed out by the timer that’s also how I started anxiety and depression this is the worst thing my family ever bought.Version: 20.0.0
✓ Wish I had purchased flash cards instead.I never would have purchased this app except for my kid bringing home an enrollment form from school. I feel like it was heavily marketed towards the school and then sold to me as a good idea for my kindergartener. My 5 year old loves math and is doing well in class. It is developmentally normal for a kid this age to count on fingers or use other physical objects to solve for addition and subtraction problems. With this app she has to set down the phone to check her answer on her fingers, pick up the phone to select the answer and try not to accidentally touch the wrong # from the cluster on the screen. Add the annoying countdown timer clicking like a metronome the whole time and my kid was a balling mess of angry tears in minutes. The format would be fine for an older kid. But even if your kinder kid is ready to practice for speed and accuracy I would recommend good old fashioned flash cards. I’m bothered that I was pressured to spend $5 on this app by our school and I feel like the developers shouldn’t be marketing it for 5 year olds if they don’t understand age appropriate needs..Version: 3.22.41
✓ GarbageBooooo.Version: 3.21.15
✓ Horrible and Sooo glitchyWe all have typing errors but in this it sucks!!! Then they think you don’t know it and it is making me feel very dumb. 🤬🤬🤬😡😡😡😡👎👎👎👎👎👎.Version: 3.23.56
✓ Not the best, not the worstMy son’s 3rd grade teacher uses this app to assist with memorizing the multiplication tables. The app seems to focus on answering math questions quickly. I have never understood why doing math quickly is important unless you are trying to calculate the trajectory of an incoming missile and that is what computers are for because I’d love to see people working that out in their heads. Anyways, I have emphasized with him to ignore the timer and focus on the problem. As he learns he naturally gets quicker whether the timer is there or not. I suppose teaching kids to ignore outside pressures and distractions and just get things done is life skill in itself. There are a couple of body language expressions the “teacher” makes when he gets things wrong that make him think the “teacher” is mad at him which does not seem conducive to learning but I reminded him it’s not his real teacher it’s just a character in an app. Overall, it’s not the best math app I’ve seen, and I kinda feel it’s unnecessary for what my son’s teacher is using it for, but I’ve seen worse ones..Version: 3.21.15
✓ An anxiety inducing nightmare.I grew up using this and felt pressured to get every question correct and get them all right in time. From my memory, this program was used first for my class in either first or second grade, and then again in 4th. The emphasis on time made me panic, trying to put in the right answer as quickly as possible, before moving onto the next one an repeating the process. And when I got a question wrong? I felt dumb. Like I had failed this test, and that I wasn’t doing good enough. I eventually got a specific play my hand would be in, as to answer as fast as possible, while also being correct. After all, that was the only way I’d succeed. That’s the only way I’d get those green smiles instead of thumbs down or neutral faces. The fact the creators smile never leaves doesn’t help either. This app may have even worsened my ability to take my time on tests, which has messed with me in the past. Heck, it might have even made a afraid of math as a subject, thinking if I try it on my own I’ll do something unacceptable and fail. My mom used to have me use this at home to, back when we first had to. Until she watched me use this program, that is. Also, please be aware I instilled the ‘Failure = bad’ into myself, and my parents never contributed to that. So all in all, please don’t have your child or school use this. Why my school did is beyond me, considering the reviews..Version: 20.0.0
✓ StressfulMy daughter has used this app for three weeks and she appears to do worse every time. The pressure and stress of time pushes her to anxiety. To a 3rd grader who is not use to even using a calculator, the inverted number pad causes delays in response as she spends time looking for the numbers that are not in their natural order as she knows them. Second, while understanding the importance of rapid recall of math facts, a little more time should be given before an answer is marked wrong. Third, the racing the teacher aspect places more pressure as the guy in the side makes motions of “why don’t you know this” when an incorrect answer is given. There is a lot of improvements needed on this app and there should be other activities to gauge progress than repeated timed stressful testing. Learning should be fun, not stressful. While I am leaving a comment here that hopefully will spark more development of this app, I will also be commenting to my daughters school to discourage any further use of this app. This is a huge confidence deflator..Version: 3.20.29
✓ I don't like mathHi.Version: 3.1.2
✓ Horrid and disgusting.This is a dreadful app, the people who do it do not want to help children they just want the money..Version: 20.0.0
✓ Worst app everThis is torture app don’t buy it it has 0 rating and I bet u it’s torture 3 sec how can someone answer in 3 seconds stupid idiots this app should be banned. Every time I finish it my dad logs me on with a new name how stupid this app is and annoying good thing teachers don’t use it anymore I say we get this app disabled.Version: 20.0.0
✓ Boring zzzzzzzzDo not download!!! Do not.Version: 20.0.0
✓ GlitchyFix the bugs fix the crashing fix the glitches to much raging.Version: 3.8.0
✓ Xtra-Torture😡😠This is the worst app I have ever experienced. It doesn’t even give you the option what you would want to do. Once you start a new level, it stuck to the same level. This app is a bunch of trash and garbage. DO NOT DOWNLOAD THIS APP!!!!😾💔👎😡😠.Version: 3.23.56
✓ Please don't load this app waste of money they charge me 7 dollars but don't work..Please don't load this app waste of money they charge me 7 dollars but don't work...Version: 20.0.0
✓ Too Much Pressure (but it did make me better)If you ever ask me whether I like XtraMath, this is what I would say: On one hand, it helped me remember facts I forgot because of lack of practice. It also helped me keep an momentum when practicing facts. On the other side, it is really frustrating that I need to use the keypad to click the answer. It would be nice if you can have a choice where you could write it. Plus, you should add more activities to practice. Some that you don’t get timed, so it could be more relaxing and be a nice break. It gives me pressure when I have to do one race after another. Mr. C (I think that’s the name of the red-shirt guy who is also bald that users see before and after activities) can also give more advice, such as writing the facts down on paper to help memorize. All in all, Xtra Math is a great resource but has space to improve..Version: 20.0.0
✓ If only zero stars existedWorst math game on Earth. My daughter is stuck on the subtraction “stage” and she says it is not helping at all. I would have bought flash cards instead and she hates those almost as much as this. My daughter’s teacher said she had to download it, and she did. She liked it at first, but after a while, it became frustrating. Sure, you love it, but it really is not the best app. My daughter hates that it gives you no more than three seconds until it's wrong. She made me do one of them to see how it works, and my feelings were as strong as hers. You can also make the picture of “Mr. C.” go away, just like my daughter’s self-esteem..Version: 3.23.51
✓ NOT for everyoneAs a young child myself still using Xtra Math, I can tell you the “ Inside scoop” on a child/students view in Xtra Math. I won’t lie to you though, if your child enjoys or thrives being timed by a clock, Xtra Math could be an amazing app for them. But if your child is having a hard time or is resistant to do Xtra Math, please try handmade flash cards or a different alternative. Xtra Math is boring. Xtra Math will help your child learn math facts, but will not enjoy doing math anymore. Please, listen to your child if they try to say “ This is not for me! “ I hope that you find this helpful and agree on the statements I have made here..Version: 20.0.0
✓ Poopoo stinkyThe man stinky poopoo.Version: 20.0.0
✓ Um...I know this looks like a good app... And it is dont get me wrong, but there is a few things they should change... like beging able to slide your finger and all the nubers it goes over just registerer. Maybe they could aslo have a way to swich from one set of facts like addition to another like subtraction. Also i think that theer might be a few bugs like I cant tap and see those little videos, it just doesnt work. And it is still a good app and you should have it i just think they should add these things because they would help. So if you own the app and you are reading this can you please add them, becuase they would help alot..Version: 20.0.0
✓ It’s greatIt’s kinda great but my youngest siblings keep on complaining for there are no conculators wut ever they are called I’m not saying u should add some but maybe u should add when u need to go back on and learn more.Version: 3.22.41
✓ Not badIt’s pretty good for honing the math facts my kids already know really well. But when it comes to practicing stuff that’s fairly, new it’s terrible. There’s too much emphasis on speed so kids tend to consider getting an answer quickly as important as getting it right. As a dad and a math teacher, I have pretty mixed feelings about it..Version: 3.22.41
✓ Not a teaching tool!I can see the benefit of using this tool once math facts are already established in a student’s mind, but using this tool to teach math facts is missing the mark. This should be a tool to refine speed rather than teach facts and I think school districts that use it are missing this important step! Teach FIRST, refine LATER. Use of this app without teaching the facts beforehand is similar to quizzing a child on facts about the Constitution prior to teaching the child what the Constitution is. It is incredibly frustrating and disheartening to watch a student have to fail over and over again to get an answer rather than simply giving them a flash card, teaching them the answers and how the math works, and then quizzing them over the problems with repetition and positive reinforcement. The app itself works just fine, but use this tool for what it is!.Version: 20.0.0
✓ In this app I am unable to add subtraction , multiplication and division problemThis app I am unable to add option for subtraction , multiplication and division problem even after changing the setting. Always showing only addition problem. Looks like this is bug in the software. It would be great if developer fix this issue . I would recommend to all of my friends. .. good app need to fix the bug..Version: 20.0.0
✓ 😤🤯BAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAD.Version: 3.23.56
✓ Just don’t like getting timedSo when I was talking to my mom my mom just got the idea about downloading the XtraMath but it was optional and I was in Hazelwood elementary and I don’t like this much I do have a small complaint about it but also do you have another thing that you can see on the title I just don’t like it and kind of stresses me out and sometimes I even cry but sometimes I’m like hey this is not that bad very sarcastically bro no that’s just no no no no and every time you get a question wrong and you’re doing a race the teacher the teacher takes away literally all of your stars and I don’t like that I don’t like that I mean happy faces were yeah and I just don’t really like it also now on and if I could actually choose I would say no no no oh and also I had to I did it before I even downloaded it on my iPad and he yeah that’s cool I didn’t like it I kind of like my friend Oliver but it’s just not comforting me I just goodbye have a nice day right of you if you want and you can look at the other ones mine was kind of based on the one that was titled zero stars if I could.Version: 3.23.56
✓ Xtra math man is no goodThe xtra math man sucks so much and so does this app it’s just the same stupid crap over and over again 😭😭.Version: 20.0.0
✓ Very frustrating for students who can do mathMy daughter is in first grade and has been stuck doing the same old ‘subtract one digit numbers’ for six months now because she can’t get ALL the answers right in 3 seconds during placement test. She finds ‘Extra Math’ very boring as a result. I suspect the reason it isn’t teaching appropriate to her skill set is all because of an enforced progression regime that requires perfect focus and execution from students during daily assessments so they can get that golden 100% before they move on to the next level. (Daily tests! Eye rolling stuff right there if you ask me!) And this girl was doing two digit addition and subtraction on paper IRL before she even started using this app! So my conclusion is this is all a HUGE fiasco for her. I wish the developer would fix it or the teacher would just drop it. What is ‘extra’ about that?!.Version: 3.23.51
✓ Hate it!!!!!!Xtramath is the worst teaching tool on the planet! It's stressful, and it makes me hate math! I used to love math but now I can't stand it because it reminds me of this awful app. My teacher forces us to this dumb game four nights a week and I'm so sick of it. Some suggestions to the developers (if they're even reading this) 1.) put the progress test at the end so students can practice their math first 2.) update the overall design (the app itself looks wicked ugly) 3.) add at least a half of a second more on the practice rounds at the end because I personally (and apparently a lot of other reviewers) find it very stressful I hope this review deters you from spending your hard earned money on this disgusting app..Version: 3.20.29
✓ Why cant you make it fun?There was a time in the 2 grade my teacher said we are gonna do something new and I thought it was gonna be fun but when he showed us and started doing it I got bored the second I saw it I kinda wish for you guys to put something new I saw the other comments and it said the same thing as this make it fun but you said (developer) we don’t wanna make any distraction so it can make you more focus and learn better. But when I started to play for a long time I wasn’t really enjoying it anymore. All there is, is the same thing every single time so please do something and put something fun in it!.Version: 3.22.41
✓ I hate thisIs this something to make kids mad at there mom and dad because it seems like it my kids are mad at me all the time so get this off the App Store google wataver.i get the name extra math hahahah no this app is the worst do not get give one star just to the people who made this u are garbage.Version: 20.0.0
✓ Very badIt’s torcher.Version: 3.22.41
✓ Wow... i hate thisJust.. This isn’t healthy dont buy it The guy who does this thing was getting payed he dont wanna help kids LETS REBEL AGAINST THE TEACHERS WHO MAKE US DO THIS THEY EVIL ✊✊✊🙌🙌🙌.Version: 3.23.56
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