Algebra 1 vs COMath
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Algebra 1
This app serves as a personal algebra 1 tutor, offering formulas, video lessons, and a comprehensive textbook. It aims to make learning algebra 1 accessible and understandable through visual explanations and structured content.
- Basic formulas and theorems
- 34 video lessons
- Comprehensive textbook
- Visual explanations
- Structured learning topics
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Are you scared of algebra 1 in your curriculum? Algebra 1 app will rescue you! "Algebra 1" is your personal helper that provides you with all information required. Can you just imagine that with the help of one mobile app you can easily learn algebra 1 reviewing the textbook provided, observing visual explanations and watching video lessons?! Downloading our app you get: ▶ FORMULAS • Ordered set of basic formulas and theorems that can only be applied in the frameworks of this course • Needed comments and explanations are given ▶ 34 VIDEO LESSONS ▶ TEXTBOOK • It covers major topics • Textbook is easy-to-read and easy-to-understand • The book divided into: - Discovering expressions, equations and functions - Exploring real numbers - How to solve linear equations - Visualizing linear functions - Formulating linear equations - Linear inequalitites - Systems of linear equations and inequalities - Exponents and exponential functions - Factoring and polynomials - Quadratic equations - Radical expressions - Rational expressions Stop being scared, download "Algebra 1"!
COMath
This app acts as a personal math tutor, offering support and practice for arithmetic, algebra, and geometry. It provides over 100,000 word problems with step-by-step solutions and an equation solver to help students develop their math skills.
- Personalized math tutoring
- Arithmetic practice (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
- Over 100,000 math word problems
- Step-by-step equation solving
- Algebra and geometry support
- Practice without pencils
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COMath is a fun math and brain-training app for students and puzzle lovers of all ages. - Practice addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division - Solve 100,000+ math word problems with explanations - Learn algebra step by step with the equation solver - Enjoy number puzzles like Sudoku, Calcudoku, Fillomino, Minesweeper, Calculate 24, and more Practice math, sharpen logic, and enjoy solving challenges anytime, anywhere.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: COMath at 100% against Algebra 1's 50%. COMath also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Algebra 1's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price 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. Algebra 1 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. COMath asks for nothing beyond the download.
COMath holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: COMath has 45 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Algebra 1's written reviews are positive against 100% of COMath's.
Algebra 1 ships an update every 4 months, COMath monthly. The most recent releases landed on June 4, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Algebra 1 | COMath |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (4 ratings) | 4.8 (45 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 45 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 89 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | AppCrab | Jianfeng Wu |
Customer experience
Algebra 1
COMath
In-app purchases
Algebra 1
- Algebra 1 Premium$0.99
COMath
No in-app purchases
