MathPapa vs Pure Math Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MathPapa
This app provides step-by-step solutions to algebra problems, helping users understand how to solve equations and inequalities. It can also graph equations, factor expressions, and evaluate mathematical expressions.
- Step-by-step equation solving
- Linear and quadratic equation solver
- Linear and quadratic inequality solver
- Equation graphing
- Quadratic expression factoring
- Order of operations
- Expression evaluation
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SOLVE your algebra problems step-by-step with MathPapa! MathPapa can solve your equations (and show the work!) and help you when you're stuck on your math homework. FEATURES: • Solves linear equations and quadratic equations. • Solves linear and quadratic inequalities. • Graphs equations. • Factors quadratic expressions. • Order of operations step-by-step. • Evaluates expressions. • Solves systems of two equations. STEP-BY-STEP SOLUTIONS: MathPapa's goal is to help you learn algebra step-by-step. Get help on your algebra problems with the MathPapa Algebra Calculator! HOW TO USE THE CALCULATOR: Just type your problem into the text box. For example, enter 3x+5=17 into the text box to get a step-by-step explanation of how to solve 3x+5=17. MATH SYMBOLS: Here are some symbols that the calculator understands: + (Addition) - (Subtraction) * (Multiplication) / (Division) ^ (Exponent: "raised to the power") √ (Square Root) |x| (Absolute Value of x) MATHPAPA PREMIUM PRICING AND TERMS: For MathPapa Premium, there is a Monthly subscription for $9.99. This price is for U.S. customers. Pricing in other countries may vary. Subscriptions will be charged via your iTunes account at the end of the free trial. Subscriptions will automatically renew unless canceled in Account Settings at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Unused portion of Free Trial, if offered, is forfeited after purchase. For more information, read our Terms and Privacy Policy: Terms of Service: https://www.mathpapa.com/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://www.mathpapa.com/privacy/
Pure Math Pro
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Teach yourself Pure Mathematics with our all-in-one Math Study app. Also includes an in-app Math Quiz for your further practice. Over 30 examples per chapter with step by step working. Past paper examination questions at the end of each chapter. Featured topics: - Algebra 1: Surds, Logarithm, Quadratics, Remainder theorem - Binomial theorem: Pascal's triangle, Combinations - Algebra 2: Inequalities, equations in 3 unknowns, Crammer's rule - Series: Arithmetical series, Geometrical series, Proof by Induction - Trigonometry 1: Factor formula, t-formula, Double angle, Cosine/Sine rule - Coordinate geometry 1: Circle (center, radius, parametric form), Parabola (eccentricity, chords) - Coordinate geometry 2: Ellipse (focus, directrix), Hyperbola (Asymptotes, rectangular from) - Complex Numbers: Roots, Modulus-Argument form, De Moivre's theorem, Complex Loci - Vectors in 3D: Dot/Cros product, Lines and Planes, intersections
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: MathPapa at every 3 weeks against Pure Math Pro's every 11 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. MathPapa sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Pure Math Pro sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
MathPapa ships an update every 3 weeks, Pure Math Pro every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MathPapa | Pure Math Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (17K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 77.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 17K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 11 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MathPapa, Inc. | Richard Ssenyonjo |
Bugs and requests
MathPapa
Reported bugs
2 issues- Doesn't always recognize certain input formats
- Step-by-step solutions not always available even with subscription
Requested features
5 requests- Add history/log of past calculations
- Support for more math functions like differentiation and integration
- Ability to input expressions with exponents as expressions
- Option to display answers in different formats (decimal, fraction, mixed number)
- Ability to take a photo of a problem and have it solved
Pure Math Pro
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
MathPapa
- MathPapa Premium Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
- MathPapa Pro Upgrade$49.99
Pure Math Pro
- Get 1,000 Coins$0.99
- Get 5,000 Coins$1.99
- Algebra 2$2.99
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- Series$2.99
- Trigonometry 1$2.99
- Coordinate Geometry$2.99
- Coordinate Geometry 2$2.99
- Complex Numbers$2.99
- Vectors in 3D$2.99
- Get 10,000 Coins$2.99
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