Comparison

TT Algebra 1 vs Compass Classroom

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

Head to head
About

TT Algebra 1

This app enhances a math course, allowing students to learn independently and on the go, even offline for a limited number of lessons. It provides lectures, practice problems, automated grading, and detailed explanations, with parental controls for progress tracking.

Highlights
  • 142 audiovisual lectures
  • Thousands of practice problems
  • Automated grading and instant feedback
  • Step-by-step audiovisual explanations
  • Parental progress tracking
  • Digitized textbook with search
Read full description

The Teaching Textbooks Algebra 1 app makes your TT course even better! Not only will your student enjoy math while learning independently, but, with the app, that learning can also take place on the go. Even when offline! Specifically, the app can be used offline for up to 6 lessons at a time. That makes it perfect for homeschool parents who need their kids to stay productive while the family is out and about during the day. The app’s other features include… • 142 audiovisual lectures that teach every core concept in the standard 9th grade curriculum • thousands of problems that give students all the practice they need to master each concept • automated grading and instant feedback for every single problem • step-by-step audiovisual explanations to every single problem so students can see exactly what they did wrong when mistakes are made (This makes the program feel as if a tutor is at the student’s side!) • parental controls that let you track your student’s progress • the digitized version of the printed Teaching Textbooks Algebra 1 textbook (with a search feature and a hyper-linked index) • no advertising or in-app purchase offers • Internet connectivity is required, but you can remain offline for up to 6 lessons.

About

Compass Classroom

Access your homeschool video curriculum, join study groups, and connect with other parents. Explore over 50 courses and 1,400 videos to enhance your child's learning journey. Manage your profile and notifications conveniently.

Highlights
  • Access video courses
  • Join subject groups
  • Interact with parents
  • Manage user profile
  • Discover and sort content
  • View notifications
Features
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This is the streaming home for Compass Classroom curriculum users. Access your courses, join groups, interact with other learners and parents, and manage your profile. Give your kids the love of history through our incredible story-driven American History, or join the thousands of students who have been magically transformed by a love of language in Visual Latin. Learn the basics of filmmaking, master grammar that results directly in better writing, and much, much more! Access Your Courses: Use the app to conveniently watch your content. Discover, sort and begin courses. Choose from 50+ courses, more than 1,400 videos, and dozens of PDFs. Join Groups: Get help, find resources, and share your experience across our 20+ groups organized by subject and age. Discuss with Other Parents: Connect with like-minded families and journey with other homeschoolers in your study of any subject or curriculum. Manage Your Profile: View your activity and notifications, edit profile details, and manage account features. For help, please visit: https://mycompassclassroom.com/help/

Screenshots

TT Algebra 14 screens
Compass Classroom4 screens

Verdict

The call

TT Algebra 1 and Compass Classroom both sit at 2.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 37% of TT Algebra 1's written reviews are positive against 0% of Compass Classroom's. TT Algebra 1 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, rating 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. Compass Classroom sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $59.99 per month. TT Algebra 1 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 2.9 for TT Algebra 1 against 3.0 for Compass Classroom. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TT Algebra 1 has 107 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 37% of TT Algebra 1's written reviews are positive against 0% of Compass Classroom's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TT Algebra 1 ships an update every 2 months, Compass Classroom every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on August 14, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
TT Algebra 1 versus Compass Classroom: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTT Algebra 1Compass Classroom
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (107 ratings)3.0 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews36.6% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings107 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size86 MB81 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTeaching Textbooks, Inc.Compass Classroom, LLC

Customer experience

TT Algebra 1

All ratings107 ratings
Positive43.0%
Neutral9.3%
Negative47.7%
Written reviews41 reviews
Positive36.6%
Neutral14.6%
Negative48.8%

Compass Classroom

All ratings6 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

TT Algebra 1

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Compass Classroom

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Premium Membership$59.991 Month

Questions

Is TT Algebra 1 free?
TT Algebra 1 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Compass Classroom free?
Compass Classroom is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TT Algebra 1 or Compass Classroom?
Compass Classroom is rated higher. TT Algebra 1 averages 2.9 out of 5 from 107 ratings, while Compass Classroom averages 3.0 from 8 ratings.
Do TT Algebra 1 or Compass Classroom have ads?
Compass Classroom shows ads; TT Algebra 1 does not.
Which is updated more often, TT Algebra 1 or Compass Classroom?
TT Algebra 1 ships an update every 2 months, and Compass Classroom every 4 months. Most recently, TT Algebra 1 was updated on August 14, 2026 and Compass Classroom on September 8, 2026.

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