Comparison

LarissaMath vs MathBook+

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

Head to head
About

LarissaMath

Features
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LarissaMath helps memorizing basic mathematical operations. It will also help to speed up solving linear, quadratic, and cubic equations with an unknown variable. The Memory part comes from the Nobel Prize Winner in Economics Daniel Kahneman. He described the exercises in this app in his bestseller "Thinking, Fast and Slow". It has three modes: 1. Expressions. In easy level you need to calculate multiplication, division, summation, and subtraction where at least two arguments are no greater than 10. Some examples are: 5x3=15, 25:5=5, etc. The medium level also has calculations, but now at least two arguments are no greater than 25. Some examples are: 13x13=169, 225:15=15, etc. The advanced level has more advanced expressions using numbers up to 30. 2. Equations. In easy level you have to solve a linear equation on x. For, example, -2x + 15 = 11 (solution: x = 2). This equation should ideally be solved without pen and paper. Other equations in this level are fractions, e.g. x/10 = 9/6 or 4/x = 20/5, etc. The medium level has quadratic equations and the advanced level has cubic equations. 3. Memory. Here you can see a number with between 4 and 7 digits (depending on the level) and between 0.7 and 4 seconds (this is configurable in settings). The default time is 2 seconds, as suggested by Kahneman. You have to memorize it and then type a new number, having each digit increased by one. Nine gets converted to zero. For example, if the original number is 720983, the answer will be 831094. Additionally, the app remembers your best score and time for each mode, level, and for each number of entries.

About

MathBook+

This digital math textbook offers over 1,000 exercises for self-paced learning on Apple devices. It provides a comprehensive resource for mastering mathematical concepts.

Highlights
  • Digital math textbook
  • Over 1,000 exercises
  • Self-paced learning
  • Supports iPhone, iPad, iPod
  • Free to download
Features
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Your digital mathbook. MathBook+ helps you learn mathematics on your own, with over 1.000 exercises on your iPhone, iPad or Mac. Download from the App Store.

Screenshots

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MathBook+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: LarissaMath at none against MathBook+'s shown. LarissaMath also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly) and iOS requirement (10.3 vs 15.1). On price, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LarissaMath ships an update every 5 days, MathBook+ monthly. Both last shipped on October 8, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
LarissaMath versus MathBook+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLarissaMathMathBook+
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterMonthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS10.3 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size210 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVassili KaplanEducation House

In-app purchases

None

LarissaMath

No in-app purchases

None

MathBook+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LarissaMath free?
LarissaMath is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MathBook+ free?
MathBook+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do LarissaMath or MathBook+ have ads?
MathBook+ shows ads; LarissaMath does not.
Which is updated more often, LarissaMath or MathBook+?
LarissaMath ships an update every 5 days, and MathBook+ monthly. Most recently, LarissaMath was updated on October 8, 2026 and MathBook+ on October 8, 2026.

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