LarissaMath vs MathBook+
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LarissaMath
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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.
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.
- Digital math textbook
- Over 1,000 exercises
- Self-paced learning
- Supports iPhone, iPad, iPod
- Free to download
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
LarissaMath ships an update every 5 days, MathBook+ monthly. Both last shipped on October 8, 2026.
| Parameter | LarissaMath | MathBook+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 10.3 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 210 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Vassili Kaplan | Education House |
In-app purchases
LarissaMath
No in-app purchases
MathBook+
No in-app purchases
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