Comparison

TT Pre vs Elementary Algebra

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

Head to head
About

TT Pre

This educational app provides comprehensive pre-calculus lessons and practice problems. It features audiovisual lectures, automated grading, and step-by-step explanations to help students learn independently. Parental controls allow progress tracking, and the digitized textbook is searchable.

Highlights
  • 95 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 Pre-Calculus 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… • 95 audiovisual lectures that teach every core concept in the standard 12th 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 Pre-Calculus 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

Elementary Algebra

This app offers a comprehensive elementary algebra curriculum with video lessons, practice exercises, and assessments. It acts as a personal math tutor, allowing users to follow a structured course or find specific lessons. Progress tracking and review tools help solidify understanding.

Highlights
  • Video instruction
  • Guided practice
  • Diagnostic quizzes
  • Worksheets and notes
  • Progress tracking
  • Chapter reviews
  • Final exam
Features
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YourTeacher provides a complete curriculum for Elementary Algebra with a personal math teacher. Search for the exact lesson you need or simply take the course from start to finish. Every lesson features video instruction, guided practice, tests, background modules, diagnostic quizzes, worksheets, notes, and more. Track your progress with our dynamic grade report and use the chapter reviews and final exam to solidify your knowledge. 3-Day Free Trial! Cancel at any time during the first 3 days after you’ve purchased the program and you will not be charged for the purchase! Terms of use: https://storage.googleapis.com/mathhelp/content/license/eula-mathhelp-2018.pdf

Screenshots

TT Pre4 screens
Elementary Algebra4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Elementary Algebra at 4.7 against TT Pre's 3.3. TT Pre's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). On price, ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Elementary Algebra sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. TT Pre asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Elementary Algebra holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 30 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TT Pre ships an update every 2 months, Elementary Algebra every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
TT Pre versus Elementary Algebra: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTT PreElementary Algebra
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (12 ratings)4.7 (30 ratings) — better
Positive reviews28.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings1230 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size88 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTeaching Textbooks, Inc.YourTeacher.com

Customer experience

TT Pre

All ratings9 ratings
Positive77.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative22.2%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive28.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative71.4%

Elementary Algebra

All ratings29 ratings
Positive93.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.9%

In-app purchases

None

TT Pre

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Elementary Algebra

Subscriptions1
  • Elementary Algebra3 Days trial$9.991 Month

Questions

Is TT Pre free?
TT Pre is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Elementary Algebra free?
Elementary Algebra is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TT Pre or Elementary Algebra?
Elementary Algebra is rated higher. TT Pre averages 3.3 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Elementary Algebra averages 4.7 from 30 ratings.
Do TT Pre or Elementary Algebra have ads?
Neither TT Pre nor Elementary Algebra shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TT Pre or Elementary Algebra?
TT Pre ships an update every 2 months, and Elementary Algebra every 6 months. Most recently, TT Pre was updated on October 24, 2026 and Elementary Algebra on October 21, 2026.

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