Math Shelf: Early Math Mastery

Experimentally proven to increase young children's mathematics achievement.

John Schacter, Ph.D. · com.mathshelf.mathshelf

Not rated yet 10K+ downloads v4.0 115.9 MB Android 10+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v4.0 (100254)
Updated: Aug 2, 2026 (2 months ago)
APK size: 115.9 MB
Requires: Android 10+ (API 29)
CPU support: x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Category: Educational (game)
Listed since: Oct 30, 2020 (at least)
Permissions: 7 (1 sensitive)
Website: mathshelf.com
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Math Shelf: Early Math Mastery is a game by John Schacter, Ph.D. in the Educational category, listed since at least October 2020. It includes native code for x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

It asks for 7 permissions, 1 of them sensitive: camera. Compared with version 3.5.1, it drops 1 permission: “Read media audio”. The game offers in-app purchases through Google Play.

What's new in v4.0

New First Grade Program

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

Math Shelf is experimentally proven to increase preschool and Kindergarten students' mathematics achievement. **** Winner Re-Imagine Education Best Learning App **** From over 3,000 entries Math Shelf won the Silver Medal for best learning app. **** Common Core Aligned ***** Math Shelf's content exceeds the expectations in the Kindergarten Common Core Standards. **** On Level Instruction for Every Student **** Placement tests and adaptive learning provide on level learning for every student in your class. **** Cloud Based ***** Play Math Shelf on any mobile device. Parents can play for free with children at home! **** Experimentally Proven **** Read our 3 peer-reviewed published studies at www.mathshelf.com/research. **** Heising-Simons Foundation Funded **** Grant recipient Heising-Simons Foundation to improve early mathematics education. ****Valhalla Foundation Funded**** Program Related Investment from the Valhalla Foundation to scale Math Shelf to improve early math education. **** Free Trial **** Try Math Shelf with your students for 7 days.

Version history

2 versions are listed, going back to v3.5.1.

v4.0 LATEST Aug 2, 2026 115.9 MB TRUSTED v3.5.1 Aug 2, 2025 113.9 MB TRUSTED

All 2 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Aug 2, 2026.
Certificate from Google Play App Signing Google keeps the signing key for the developer, so the certificate carries Google's name.
Same certificate as the other version checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Aug 2, 2026
Validated against Google Play Aug 2, 2026
Signed byCN=Android, OU=Android, O=Google Inc., L=Mountain View, ST=California, C=US
Signing certificate (SHA-1)EB:B1:96:93:45:C4:C2:E3:61:DB:4D:66:5B:5E:5A:03:45:B3:02:0A
File MD5968e49f8757a312471bab83e4ab3efaf
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (7)

Math Shelf: Early Math Mastery requests 7 permissions, 1 of them sensitive.

Camera Sensitive android.permission.CAMERA
Access checkin properties android.permission.ACCESS_CHECKIN_PROPERTIES
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
In-app purchases (Google Play Billing) com.android.vending.BILLING
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) com.mathshelf.mathshelf.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Modify audio settings android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Landscape screen android.hardware.screen.landscape

Math Shelf: Early Math Mastery APK: questions and answers

How much space does Math Shelf: Early Math Mastery need?

The APK is 115.9 MB, and the game also needs 115.1 MB of extra data (OBB files). Leave about 347 MB free for the installation.

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is Math Shelf: Early Math Mastery free?

The APK is free to download, but the game offers in-app purchases through Google Play.

Is the Math Shelf: Early Math Mastery APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the other version checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 968e49f8757a312471bab83e4ab3efaf.