Math Daily
Math Daily vs Khan Academy
Khan Academy is a free nonprofit library of lessons and exercises, from arithmetic to calculus. Math Daily is short daily practice of the facts underneath. Many families will want both. Here's how they differ.
| Khan Academy | Math Daily | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | A free library of videos, articles and practice exercises in math, science, economics, humanities and more. | A mental math app with the Math Monsters: rounds of 10 problems in +, −, ×, ÷ and %, including money. |
| Made for | Students, teachers, homeschoolers and adults, from arithmetic to calculus. | Kids learning their facts and adults keeping sharp, at home. |
| A day's practice | Exercises, quizzes and tests at your own pace, with instant feedback and step-by-step hints. | One round of 10 problems takes about a minute. Play more if you like. |
| Cost | Free, from a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. | Free, with unlimited rounds. Math Daily Pro is optional, from $29.99 a year in the US. |
| Account | Optional. A free account syncs your progress with khanacademy.org. | None. Progress stays on your device and in your own iCloud. |
| Devices | The website, plus the Khan Academy app on iPhone and iPad. | iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch. |
Facts about Khan Academy are from these pages, checked October 14, 2026: Khan Academy on the App Store. Prices change, so check before you buy. Khan Academy is a trademark of its owner, and Math Daily isn't affiliated with it.
Khan Academy may suit you better if
- You need to learn a new topic, with videos and step-by-step hints.
- You want math beyond arithmetic: algebra, geometry, statistics, calculus.
- You want everything free, with parent and teacher tools on the website.
Math Daily may suit you better if
- The topic is learned and now needs to be quick: recalled, not worked out.
- You want a one-minute daily habit with a streak and a reminder.
- You want mixed rounds of +, −, ×, ÷ and %, including money.
- You want widgets and the Apple Watch.
Switching from Khan Academy
There's no need to switch. Use Khan Academy to learn a skill, then Math Daily to practice its facts until they're quick. When a times table keeps coming back in “Practice your weak spots”, a Khan Academy video on it is a good next step.
Questions
Is Khan Academy free?
Yes. Khan Academy is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and its App Store listing says its library is free.
Should my child use Khan Academy or Math Daily?
They do different jobs. Khan Academy teaches and explains; Math Daily builds the quick recall of facts that makes the next topic easier.