Comparison

STEM School vs The Thinking Machines

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

Head to head

The Thinking Machines

Free

📚 Education

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About

STEM School

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STEM School provides communication app for parents using which they can download school announcements, Class assignments, Events.

About

The Thinking Machines

Features

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Join The Thinking Machines community and unlock a world of content! Dive into our pre-recorded courses, sign up for live workshops, earn certifications, and much more. Be part of the awesome community you've always wanted to join!

Screenshots

STEM School3 screens

The Thinking Machines4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: STEM School at none against The Thinking Machines's 4. STEM School also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). The Thinking Machines's advantage is update cadence (every 7 months vs every 27 months). On price, 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. The Thinking Machines sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. STEM School asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

STEM School ships an update every 27 months, The Thinking Machines every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level

STEM School versus The Thinking Machines: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	STEM School	The Thinking Machines
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 27 months	Every 7 months — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No — better	Yes
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better	iPhone, iPod
Requires iOS	11.0 — better	15.1
Further details — not scored
Size	178 MB	52 MB
Age rating	4+	17+
Developer	Myclassboard Educational Solutions Private Limited	TagMango Inc

In-app purchases

None

STEM School

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

The Thinking Machines

One-time4

Fighter Membership$0.99
Buddha Membership$79.99
Sages$129.99

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Master Membership$149.99

Questions

Is STEM School free?

STEM School is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is The Thinking Machines free?

The Thinking Machines is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

Do STEM School or The Thinking Machines have ads?

Neither STEM School nor The Thinking Machines shows ads.

Which is updated more often, STEM School or The Thinking Machines?

STEM School ships an update every 27 months, and The Thinking Machines every 7 months. Most recently, STEM School was updated on October 5, 2026 and The Thinking Machines on October 18, 2026.