SpeedMaths! vs MathStep
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SpeedMaths!
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Practice your math skills in a fun and challenging way. The app is targeted to secondary school level (ages 13-15) and features an endless way to practice many of the basic mathematic skills needed. Works on iPhone and iPad. No ads and no data collection. The basic part of the app consists of different task were you need to provide the correct answer for 10 tasks within 75 seconds. When that is done you can continue with another 10 tasks and try to get as high streak as possible. In the statistic and practice section you will be provided with results for each category to see within which category you need to practice more. You also have the possibility to practice a specific category before you give it another try. The app contains endless tasks divided into those 30 categories: Addition Subtraction Multiplication Division Priority rules Multiplication by 10, 100 & 1000 Division by 10, 100 & 1000 Decimal form Round to integer Round to decimal Decimal form - addition Decimal form - subtraction Decimal form - multiplication Decimal form - division Sequence Negative numbers - addition & subtraction Negative numbers - multiplication & division Exponents Powers of ten Square root Length units Weight units Volume units Area units Volume units (cubic) Average speed Mean value Median value Mode value Prime numbers
MathStep
This app provides step-by-step solutions for basic math problems, aiding beginners and serving as a refresher for adults. It covers arithmetic, order of operations, fractions, basic algebra, and percentages. Ideal for classroom learning or everyday life challenges.
- Step-by-step problem solving
- Covers arithmetic and algebra
- Explains order of operations
- Fraction calculations
- Percentage and LCM/GCF
- Homework helper
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MathStep is a free math app intended to help beginners, who struggle with basic math concepts. This app will show you step-by-step solution to all kinds of problem involving numbers in classroom teaching or everyday life. The app also serves as a math refresher for adults and homework helper for new learners. Topics covered:- * Arithmetic * Order of operation (PEMDAS/ BODMAS) * Factors and multiples, LCM, GCF * Fractions * Basic Algebra (Solve for x) * Percentage
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: MathStep at Free against SpeedMaths!'s $0.99. MathStep also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). SpeedMaths!'s advantage is ads (none vs shown). On update cadence, 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
MathStep is free to download; SpeedMaths! costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SpeedMaths! ships an update every 10 months, MathStep every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SpeedMaths! | MathStep |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 4.2 (17 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 81.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 17 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | Every 7 months — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | aMASE AB | tasser gyati |
In-app purchases
SpeedMaths!
No in-app purchases
MathStep
No in-app purchases
