Comparison

Intergalactic Algebra vs Investment Runner

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

Head to head
About

Intergalactic Algebra

Engage with algebra through a collection of space-themed games. Solve mathematical problems to launch rockets and advance your skills. The app aligns with Common Core standards and offers optional reports for progress analysis.

Highlights
  • Algebraic problem-solving
  • Rocket launching gameplay
  • Common Core aligned math
  • Proficiency assessment
  • Optional progress reports
  • Rewarding gameplay
Features
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Introducing Intergalactic Algebra! A collection of algebra games that challenges you to use various math skills in order to solve mathematical problems in order to launch rockets into space! Intergalactic algebra uses Common Core aligned math. (Follows Common Core standard CCSS.MATH.HS.A.SSE.B.3) Now these basic operations can be used to guide rockets into space and accelerate the space race. Try Intergalactic Algebra! Assess proficiency in addition and subtraction, factoring, functions, multiples of ten, number of solutions, quadratics, rates of change, rocket trivia, systems of equations, and word problems. Rewarding levels of gameplay maintain engagement. You will forget you were doing math as you launch rockets into space! You may optionally buy reports in order to analyze what questions were missed. Teachers and parents may find this optional feature particularly useful. In order to purchase one of these reports, the player must create an account so that they can keep track of their reports and watch as they improve their math skills.

About

Investment Runner

Features
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Embark on your Wild West journey into learning about investments, the stock market, and trading in Investment Runner. Grow your brokerage and help your clients grow their wealth as you run from town to town, avoiding the hazards of the American frontier. The game is 100% free-to-play (with no in-app purchases). The game is developed by the Games for Entertainment and Learning (GEL) Lab at Michigan State University and supported by the Michigan State University Federal Credit Union.

Screenshots

Intergalactic Algebra4 screens
Investment Runner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Investment Runner at none against Intergalactic Algebra's 10. Intergalactic Algebra's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 35 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Intergalactic Algebra sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Investment Runner asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Intergalactic Algebra ships an update every 3 weeks, Investment Runner every 35 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Intergalactic Algebra versus Investment Runner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIntergalactic AlgebraInvestment Runner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 35 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size280 MB358 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperIntergalactic Education LLCBrian Winn

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Intergalactic Algebra

One-time10
  • Factoring Rocket Report$2.99
  • Functions Rocket Report$2.99
  • Addition Subtraction Report$2.99
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  • Multiples of Ten Report$2.99
  • Num Of Solutions Report$2.99
  • Quadratics Rocket Report$2.99
  • Rates of Change Report$2.99
  • Word Problems Rocket Report$2.99
  • Rocket Trivia Rocket Report$2.99
  • Progressions Report$2.99
None

Investment Runner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Intergalactic Algebra free?
Intergalactic Algebra is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Investment Runner free?
Investment Runner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Intergalactic Algebra or Investment Runner have ads?
Neither Intergalactic Algebra nor Investment Runner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Intergalactic Algebra or Investment Runner?
Intergalactic Algebra ships an update every 3 weeks, and Investment Runner every 35 months. Most recently, Intergalactic Algebra was updated on November 3, 2026 and Investment Runner on November 7, 2026.

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