# Science 8 vs Alpha Math & Science

The clearest difference is device support: Science 8 at 3 against Alpha Math & Science's 1. Science 8 also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). Alpha Math & Science's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 2). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Science 8 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 6 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Science 8 | Alpha Math & Science |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/science-8/id1082583626/reviews)** | [4.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alpha-math-and-science/id6463687630/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **6** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 32 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [IdeateGames](https://appshunter.io/developer/446654404) | [Online Knowledge LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1704754106) |

## What reviewers say

### Science 8

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/science-8/id1082583626)

This app offers interactive tools and practice tests to help middle school students visualize and understand key science concepts. It includes simulations for density, molecular activity, and population dynamics, along with practice tests covering various science subjects.

**Highlights:** Interactive molecular activity demonstration, Density and buoyancy simulation, Comprehensive science practice tests, Category building exercises, Statistics exploration tool, Food web population dynamics simulation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Alpha Math & Science

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alpha-math-and-science/id6463687630)

This educational app offers engaging lessons in number sense, mental math, and physics for elementary and middle school students. It also provides insightful book reviews, making learning enjoyable for students, teachers, and parents.

**Highlights:** Number Sense lessons, Mental Math practice, Physics for K-8th Grade, Book Reviews, Elementary and Middle School focus

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Science 8 free?

Science 8 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Alpha Math & Science free?

Alpha Math & Science is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Science 8 or Alpha Math & Science?

Science 8 is rated higher. Science 8 averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Alpha Math & Science averages 4.8 from 6 ratings.

### Do Science 8 or Alpha Math & Science have ads?

Neither Science 8 nor Alpha Math & Science shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*