Maphi vs COMath
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Maphi
This app offers an interactive way to learn and solve mathematical problems. Users can manipulate expressions directly on screen to discover solutions, with a step-by-step guide available for assistance. Gamification elements make the learning process engaging.
- Interactive expression manipulation
- Touch, swipe, and drag controls
- Step-by-step guidance
- Gamification elements
- Arithmetic, Variables, Fractions
- Linear equations, Derivatives, Integrals
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Maphi makes understanding math easier than ever before! You can touch, swipe, and drag mathematical expressions to find your very own solutions to challenging mathematical problems. You’ll soon realise: The best way to understand Math, is to do it yourself. And the best way to do it yourself is with Maphi! Among others, the free version allows the full use of the following chapters: - Arithmetic - Variables - Fractions - Distributive Law - Linear equations The pro version contains the additional chapters: - Rational equations with linear terms - Systems of linear equations - Powers - Derivatives - Integrals Maphi is based on an advanced computer algebra system that has been optimized for ease of use and touch control. If you get stuck a step-by-step guide can be activated for immediate assistance. The unique didactic approach and gamification elements make learning math an interesting and fun experience. See https://www.maphi.app/tos for our general terms and conditions.
COMath
This app offers a fun way to practice math skills and train your brain with a vast collection of word problems and logic puzzles. It covers basic arithmetic, algebra, and popular number games to help users of all ages improve their mathematical and logical abilities.
- Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division practice
- 100,000+ math word problems with explanations
- Step-by-step algebra equation solver
- Number puzzles (Sudoku, Calcudoku, etc.)
- Logic and brain training
- Offline practice
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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 in-app purchases: COMath at none against Maphi's 4. COMath also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6). Maphi's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly) and iOS requirement (10 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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. Maphi sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. COMath asks for nothing beyond the download.
COMath holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 39 and 44 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of Maphi's written reviews are positive against 100% of COMath's.
Maphi ships an update fortnightly, COMath monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Maphi | COMath |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (39 ratings) | 4.8 (44 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 93.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 39 | 44 — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Monthly |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 10 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 72 MB | 89 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Edutapps GmbH | Jianfeng Wu |
Customer experience
Maphi
COMath
Bugs and requests
Maphi
Reported bugs
3 issues- App freezes on the title screen
- App crashes immediately after starting on iPhone XS Max
- Integration by parts has u-substitution problems
Requested features
8 requests- More trigonometric functions (csc, sec, cot, arc sin, arc cos, arc tan)
- More calculus content (Calc II, Calc III)
- One-time payment option for premium features
- Randomly generated problems under a time limit
- Daily quizzes
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- Step-by-step explanations for problems
- Ability to set a comma in the formula editor
- Faster double-tap recognition for easier manipulation
COMath
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Maphi
- Maphi Pro 1 Month$2.491 Month
- Maphi Pro 6 Months$4.996 Months
- Maphi Pro 12 Months$6.991 Year
- Maphi Pro Lifetime$8.99
COMath
No in-app purchases
