MathStep vs Algebra Learner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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
Algebra Learner
This educational game transforms algebra learning into an interactive experience. Solve math problems through drag-and-drop mechanics, exploring various worlds that introduce new algebraic concepts and techniques. Master complex equations by applying learned rules in a fun, game-like environment.
- Drag-and-drop problem solving
- Interactive algebra worlds
- Learn merging equal terms
- Master powers and fractions
- Practice equation manipulation
- Factorize and expand expressions
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What if the rules of algebra and the rules of a game were the same? This is the basis for Algebra Learner. Learn to directly solve algebra problems through smart drag and drop mechanics where you can do anything you want, except break the rules of math. Explore all basic aspects of algebra through many worlds where each world teaches you a new unique mechanic. Learn to merge equal terms, create, and manipulate powers, cancel fractions, expand fractions, create fractions, multiply parenthesis, factorize expressions, and use it all to cancel more complex fractions. Enjoy the equation worlds, where you learn to move and switch, multiply and divide each side to clear out factors and terms. You will be solving complex math problems without even knowing it. Become an expert at Algebra Learning.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Algebra Learner at 4.7 against MathStep's 4.2. Algebra Learner also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 7 months). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Algebra Learner holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17 and 9 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of MathStep's written reviews are positive against 83% of Algebra Learner's.
MathStep ships an update every 7 months, Algebra Learner every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MathStep | Algebra Learner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (17 ratings) | 4.7 (9 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 81.8% of reviews | 83.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 17 — better | 9 |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 94 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | tasser gyati | Carl Joakim Isaksen |
Customer experience
MathStep
Algebra Learner
In-app purchases
MathStep
No in-app purchases
Algebra Learner
No in-app purchases
