# Think Why — Understand Math Word Problems

> Teaches elementary math word problem understanding through step-by-step reasoning. (iPhone/iPad app by 放 徐.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/think-why/id6799816213 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [放 徐](https://appshunter.io/developer/6793334686)
- Category: Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 51 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Simplified, China)
- Released: 2026-09-01
- Data updated: 2026-09-15
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/think-why/id6799816213/reviews.md

## What is Think Why?

Think Why helps learners understand elementary math word problems instead of matching keywords or jumping straight to an operation.

Each lesson turns hidden reasoning into small, reviewable steps:
• Identify what the problem is asking
• Organize useful quantities and conditions
• Use interactive models to see the relationship
• Explain what each intermediate number means
• Check the answer against the story
• Transfer the same reasoning to a new context

Free access includes:
• 2 complete courses in each of 6 stages
• 1 Thinking Method and 1 Reasoning Challenge
• Practice for the included courses

A one-time Full Learning Path purchase permanently unlocks all 115 courses, 345 guided levels, 14 Thinking Methods, 12 Reasoning Challenges, plus complete practice, stage check-ins, and weekly challenges. This is not a subscription.

No account is required. The app has no ads, tracking, or chat-based AI. Learning progress stays on this device, while purchases and restoration are handled by Apple.

## Key features

- Step-by-step reasoning for word problems
- Interactive models for visualization
- Explanation of intermediate numbers
- Answer checking against the story
- Transferring reasoning to new contexts
- Full learning path unlock

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Learning Path | $19.99 | one-time |



## Frequently asked questions about Think Why

### What is the learning methodology of Think Why?

Think Why breaks down math word problems into small, reviewable steps. It focuses on identifying what the problem asks, organizing information, using interactive models, explaining intermediate numbers, checking answers, and transferring reasoning to new contexts.

### How does Think Why track progress?

Learning progress is stored locally on the user's device. The app does not require an account, and progress is not shared or tracked online.

### What content is available for free in Think Why?

Free access includes 2 complete courses in each of the 6 stages, 1 Thinking Method, 1 Reasoning Challenge, and practice for the included courses.

### What does the Full Learning Path purchase include in Think Why?

The one-time Full Learning Path purchase unlocks all 115 courses, 345 guided levels, 14 Thinking Methods, 12 Reasoning Challenges, plus complete practice, stage check-ins, and weekly challenges.

### Is Think Why a subscription service?

No, Think Why offers a one-time purchase for the Full Learning Path. It is not a subscription service.

### Does Think Why have ads?

No, Think Why is ad-free. The app also does not have tracking or chat-based AI.

### What devices is Think Why available on?

Think Why is available on iPhone and iPad devices.

### How often is Think Why updated?

The app was last updated on September 1, 2026, with version 1.0. Further update frequency is not specified.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2026-09-01

No release notes.

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