Numsy vs Mathstep
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Numsy
Master numeral system conversions between binary, hexadecimal, and decimal. This tool is designed for computer professionals to quickly convert numbers mentally for tasks like IP addresses and color codes.
- Binary conversion
- Hexadecimal conversion
- Decimal conversion
- Mental math practice
- Computer science applications
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Practice the conversion between binary, hexadecimal, and decimal numbers. If you work with computers, you may want to be able to convert these numbers in your head—whether for IP addresses, color codes, or other uses. This app can help you achieve that goal.
Mathstep
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MathStep is a smart tutor app for university entrance prep and higher-level mathematics. It presents solutions step by step, helping you grasp not only answers but the thinking process. Key Features Step-by-step guidance: Breaks problems into clear, ordered steps Clean math display: Professional, easy-to-read expressions Similar problems: Auto-generated practice with detailed explanations Learning history: Review past problems and answers anytime Advanced keypad: Supports exam-level functions Multi-language: Japanese, English, Korean, and Chinese Who It’s For High school students preparing for entrance exams, university students deepening their skills, adult learners revisiting math, and teachers seeking effective classroom tools. MathStep organizes complex equations into manageable steps—from algebra and calculus to trigonometry and beyond—guiding you with a clear, calm approach. Download MathStep to build understanding and measurable progress.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Numsy at none against Mathstep's shown. Mathstep's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 21 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.6). 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.
Numsy ships an update every 21 months, Mathstep every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Numsy | Mathstep |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 21 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Stephan Lindow | Takao Ambe |
In-app purchases
Numsy
No in-app purchases
Mathstep
No in-app purchases
