AIM Explorer App vs ArithmeType
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AIM Explorer App
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The AIM Explorer App is a free simulation that combines grade-leveled digital text with access features common to most text readers and other supported reading software. Magnification, custom text and background colors, text-to-speech, text highlighting, and layout options are presented in a logical sequence to help struggling readers decide which of these supports might help them to access and understand text. The AIM Explorer App is designed to be used by a reader working collaboratively with an educator, tutor, parent, or assistive technology specialist as a guide. AIM Explorer App is an iPad version of the Adobe-Air based AIM Explorer developed at National Center on Access Educational Materials at CAST, Inc. (aem.cast.org)
ArithmeType
This app provides a specialized keyboard for easily typing mathematical expressions. It simplifies access to symbols from arithmetic to calculus, with features for early learners and accessibility support. It works across various websites and apps.
- Simplified math typing
- Easy symbol access
- Works with any app
- Accessibility support (VoiceOver, Switch Access, Eye Gaze)
- Removable section covers for learners
- Covers arithmetic through calculus
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Simplified math typing with no complicated searching for characters. Popups keep users oriented on the home screen, thereby avoiding confusing screen changes. Symbols covers arithmetic through calculus. Compatible with any website or app that allows screen changes. The keyboard is accessible with VoiceOver, Switch Access, and Eye Gaze. Early learners can benefit from removable section covers, keeping attention on relevant math symbols.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: AIM Explorer App at Free against ArithmeType's $9.99. AIM Explorer App also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). ArithmeType's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 7 months). On 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
AIM Explorer App is free to download; ArithmeType costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
AIM Explorer App ships an update every 7 months, ArithmeType every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on May 17, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AIM Explorer App | ArithmeType |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $9.99 |
| Rating | — | 3.5 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 40.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Paid |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ATWare Solutions LLC | ArithmeType LLC |
In-app purchases
AIM Explorer App
No in-app purchases
ArithmeType
No in-app purchases
