Comparison

Maphi vs Algebra Touch

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Interactive expression manipulation
  • Touch, swipe, and drag controls
  • Step-by-step guidance
  • Gamification elements
  • Arithmetic, Variables, Fractions
  • Linear equations, Derivatives, Integrals
Features
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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.

About

Algebra Touch

This app offers a hands-on, visual, and interactive approach to learning algebra. It allows users to manipulate algebraic expressions directly, making it impossible to make mistakes and fostering a deeper understanding through experimentation. It includes practice problems, instructional videos, and covers a wide range of algebra topics.

Highlights
  • Hands-on algebraic manipulation
  • Mistake-proof learning environment
  • Customizable manipulatives
  • Randomly generated practice problems
  • Instructional videos
  • Create your own problems
Features
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Hands on algebra activities to give you a fresh perspective on math. "I'm 48. I've wanted to learn Algebra my whole life. Tried all kinds of books, to no avail. Your app works for me. I'm so excited. A whole new world opens up." - Sally G Algebra Touch is a supplemental learning aid that gives you the power to play with algebra directly... and we make it impossible to make mistakes. Poke around freely. Did it react how you thought it would? No? Well then, time to update your internal model of understanding and try again. That's how people learn. “Seriously awesome app. I am a professional math and physics instructor for middle schoolers thru college students and adults. Have used your app with a number of my students .... And it was like magic. The visual and kinesthetic approach to "moving math" is so powerful!” * Custom manipulative for each algebra topic * Randomly generated practice problems - as many as you could want! * Challenge mode at the end of each module to really test your understanding * Instructional videos for more in-depth explanations * Create your own problems to tinker and push the limit Algebra Touch is highly visual and interactive, so the best way to see what it's about is to try it. "With this app, the author has successfully made algebra beautiful. I really wish this app existed when I was studying algebra 25 years ago." - geekswithjuniors.com Over 1 million downloads worldwide! (including the old version) Current material covers: Simplification, Like Terms, Commutativity, Order of Operations, Factorization, Prime Numbers, Elimination, Isolation, Variables, One step Equations, Two step equations. Variables on both sides of the Equation, Distribution, Factoring Out, Exponent Product Rule, Exponent Quotient Rule, and Logarithms. Questions? Comments? Email sean@regularberry.com for a real response.

Screenshots

Maphi4 screens
Algebra Touch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Algebra Touch at none against Maphi's shown. Algebra Touch also leads on ratings volume (1K vs 39). Maphi's advantage is review sentiment (93% vs 60%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Maphi sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month and Algebra Touch sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Maphi against 4.7 for Algebra Touch. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Algebra Touch has 1K ratings behind it against 39, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 93% of Maphi's written reviews are positive against 60% of Algebra Touch's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Maphi ships an update fortnightly, Algebra Touch every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Maphi versus Algebra Touch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMaphiAlgebra Touch
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (39 ratings)4.7 (1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews93.0% of reviews — better60.2% of reviews
Number of ratings391K — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS10 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEdutapps GmbHRegular Berry LLC

Customer experience

Maphi

All ratings38 ratings
Positive92.1%
Neutral2.6%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews43 reviews
Positive93.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.0%

Algebra Touch

All ratings1,034 ratings
Positive91.2%
Neutral4.3%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews83 reviews
Positive60.2%
Neutral14.5%
Negative25.3%

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

Algebra Touch

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Maphi

Subscriptions3
  • Maphi Pro 1 Month$2.491 Month
  • Maphi Pro 6 Months$4.996 Months
  • Maphi Pro 12 Months$6.991 Year
One-time1
  • Maphi Pro Lifetime$8.99
1 purchases

Algebra Touch

One-time1
  • Algebra Touch Equations Pack$3.99

Questions

Is Maphi free?
Maphi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Algebra Touch free?
Algebra Touch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Maphi or Algebra Touch?
Algebra Touch is rated higher. Maphi averages 4.6 out of 5 from 39 ratings, while Algebra Touch averages 4.7 from 1K ratings.
Do Maphi or Algebra Touch have ads?
Maphi shows ads; Algebra Touch does not.
Which is updated more often, Maphi or Algebra Touch?
Maphi ships an update fortnightly, and Algebra Touch every 2 months. Most recently, Maphi was updated on November 3, 2026 and Algebra Touch on November 3, 2026.

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