MathStep vs Fraction for Beginners
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
Fraction for Beginners
This app makes learning fractions engaging and effective for beginners. It offers interactive lessons, fun exercises with instant feedback, and covers essential topics from basic definitions to mixed numbers and percentages. Progress through levels of increasing difficulty to build confidence.
- Interactive lessons
- Step-by-step explanations
- Fun and challenging exercises
- Instant feedback on answers
- Progressive difficulty levels
- Covers essential fraction topics
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Learn Fractions the Fun and Easy Way! Our beginner-friendly app is designed to make learning fractions engaging, enjoyable, and effective. Whether you’re starting from scratch or brushing up on the basics, this app has everything you need to succeed. Why Choose Our App? - Tailored for Beginners: Every level is carefully crafted to guide beginners from fundamental concepts to advanced skills. - Interactive Lessons: Learn through step-by-step lessons that explain each topic in a clear and simple way. - Fun and Challenging Exercises: Engage in interactive activities that make learning fractions exciting. - Instant Feedback: Receive helpful feedback on your answers to learn from mistakes and improve. - Progressive Difficulty: Levels increase in complexity to keep you motivated and help you grow your skills. What You’ll Learn: Our app covers all the essential topics to master fractions, including: - Defining Fractions: Understand what fractions are and how they work. - Equivalent Fractions: Learn how to find and recognize fractions that represent the same value. - Simplest Form: Discover how to simplify fractions to their most basic form. - Comparing Fractions: Master comparing and ordering fractions with different numerators and denominators. - Addition & Subtraction: Practice adding and subtracting fractions with ease. - Multiplication & Division: Learn how to multiply and divide fractions step by step. - Mixed Numbers: Understand and work with mixed numbers confidently. - Percentages: Connect fractions to percentages. - Decimals: Transition from fractions to decimals for a complete understanding.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: MathStep at 4.2 against Fraction for Beginners's 1.0. MathStep also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (17 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Fraction for Beginners sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MathStep asks for nothing beyond the download.
MathStep holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MathStep has 17 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
MathStep ships an update every 7 months, Fraction for Beginners every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and July 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MathStep | Fraction for Beginners |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (17 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 81.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 17 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 5 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | tasser gyati | Aswian Editri Sutriandi |
Customer experience
MathStep
Fraction for Beginners
In-app purchases
MathStep
No in-app purchases
Fraction for Beginners
- Remove Ads$2.99
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