Comparison

Basic Math vs StudyPug

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Basic Math

Improve your fundamental math skills with this user-friendly application. It offers random tests covering addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication, with a timer to track your speed and overall score.

Highlights
  • Random math tests
  • Addition, subtraction, division, multiplication
  • Tables 1-12
  • Timed challenges
  • Score tracking
  • Progress percentage
Features
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We all use math in our every day lives and lets be honest, most of us can't remember half of the equations, if this is you or perhaps your just looking to improve your basic knowledge of math then this is the app for you! We've created a easy to use math app which allows you to challenge your knowledge by taking random tests based on basic mathematical equations. We have included Addition, Subtraction, Division and Multiplication tables from 1 to 12 which will allow you to hone your skills. Just to make things a little more interesting, We have a timer running, allowing us to show you how fast you are! We are also tallying all scores to give you an overall percentage

About

StudyPug

This app offers over 5,000 video lessons created by certified teachers to help K-12 and college students master math and English. It includes features like photo problem search, practice exercises with feedback, and progress tracking, along with test prep for various standardized exams.

Highlights
  • 5,000+ video lessons by certified teachers
  • Photo search for math problems
  • Step-by-step explanations
  • Practice problems with instant feedback
  • Progress tracking and mastery scores
  • Test prep for SAT, GED, ASVAB, AP, ACT, ACCUPLACER
Features
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Math & English Help That Actually Works We teach four subjects: Math, English, Science and Social Studies. 5,000+ step-by-step video lessons run from Kindergarten through college, and test-prep courses for the SAT, GED, ASVAB, AP, ACT and ACCUPLACER are in the catalog. HOW A SESSION RUNS • Pick 7th Grade Math and the topics arrive in the order the course teaches them • Each lesson teaches the method, then works through an example • Practice adjusts to your child's level, with the full solution after every question • They can retake a quiz until the score says the topic is solid • Continue Learning opens the next topic, never one already finished • Study Points and a daily streak keep the habit going • When they are stuck mid-question, Photo Search finds the lesson that covers it WHAT YOU GET AS THE PARENT • Each child gets their own profile and their own progress • A study plan on each course they open, in the order your state's standards set out • Topic scores that are current the moment you open the app • Homeschool families set the pace; nothing is marked late WHAT IS COVERED On video: Math from Kindergarten to college. English and Social Studies to Grade 7. Science to Grade 7, plus senior Physics and Chemistry (including Organic Chemistry). Questions and quizzes: all four subjects, Kindergarten to Grade 12 Test prep in the catalog: SAT Math, GED Mathematics, ASVAB Math Knowledge, AP Calculus AB/BC, AP Statistics, ACT Math, ACCUPLACER 2.1+ MILLION U.S. STUDENTS USE STUDYPUG • 50,000+ practice problems with worked solutions • Courses aligned to your state standards, so the next topic follows the one their class just finished WHAT IT COSTS Plans start at $14.99 a month. Cancel any time. StudyPug is a subscription service. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage subscriptions in your account settings. Privacy Policy: https://www.studypug.com/privacy Terms of Service: https://www.studypug.com/terms

Screenshots

Basic Math4 screens
StudyPug4 screens

Verdict

The call

Basic Math and StudyPug both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Basic Math's written reviews are positive against 59% of StudyPug's. Basic Math also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 13) and ads (none vs shown). StudyPug's advantage is ratings volume (2.1K vs 50). On price, rating 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. StudyPug sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Basic Math asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Basic Math against 4.7 for StudyPug. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: StudyPug has 2.1K ratings behind it against 50, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Basic Math's written reviews are positive against 59% of StudyPug's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Basic Math versus StudyPug: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBasic MathStudyPug
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (50 ratings)4.7 (2.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better59.4% of reviews
Number of ratings502.1K — better
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThrowr Pty LtdStudyPug Inc.

Customer experience

Basic Math

All ratings50 ratings
Positive88.0%
Neutral8.0%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

StudyPug

All ratings2,081 ratings
Positive93.2%
Neutral1.8%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews256 reviews
Positive59.4%
Neutral5.9%
Negative34.8%

Bugs and requests

Basic Math

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

StudyPug

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Login issues
  • Inability to cancel subscription
  • Compatibility problems with older devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • More free content and lessons
  • Interactive exercises and games
  • Expanded course coverage
  • Improved user interface
  • Ability to download videos for offline use

In-app purchases

None

Basic Math

No in-app purchases

11 purchases

StudyPug

Subscriptions11
  • StudyPug (1-week)3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • StudyPug (1-week)7 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • StudyPug (1-month)3 Days trial2 variants$14.991 Month
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  • StudyPug (1-month)1 Month trial$14.991 Month
  • StudyPug (1-month)2 variants$14.991 Month
  • StudyPug (6-months)3 Days trial$39.996 Months
  • StudyPug (1-year)3 Days trial$58.991 Year
  • StudyPug (6-months)$58.996 Months
  • StudyPug (6-months)3 Days trial$79.006 Months
  • StudyPug (1-year)$88.991 Year
  • StudyPug (1-year)$119.001 Year

Questions

Is Basic Math free?
Basic Math is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is StudyPug free?
StudyPug is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Basic Math or StudyPug?
StudyPug is rated higher. Basic Math averages 4.6 out of 5 from 50 ratings, while StudyPug averages 4.7 from 2.1K ratings.
Do Basic Math or StudyPug have ads?
StudyPug shows ads; Basic Math does not.

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