Comparison

Math Ref Lite vs TT Pre

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

Head to head
About

Math Ref Lite

Access a sample of over 700 essential math formulas, figures, tips, and examples across various subjects. This educational tool is ideal for students, teachers, and professionals needing quick math references.

Highlights
  • Over 700 math formulas, figures, and examples
  • Tools from Algebra to Physics
  • Search functionality
  • Print support for equations
  • Editable notes
  • Multiple math categories
Features
Read full description

Math Ref Lite is a free version of the award winning education app Math Ref. This app gives you just a sample (over 700) of the over 1,400 helpful formulas, figures, tips, and examples that are included in the full version of Math Ref. So, if you're a student, teacher, or need math for work and want to try before you buy, this app is for you. *Let us know what we can do to be a 5 star app! Email us at info@happymaau.com* "Math Ref is just an awesomely useful app for students, teachers, and anyone else who works with math and needs to do a lot of calculations." - FindmySoft.com Features: -Tools - Ranging from Algebra to Physics -Search - Easily find what you're looking for -Print Support - Print equations or groups -Editable Notes - Write what will help you best -App Orientation Locking -UI - An all around better UI See our site www.happymaau.com for more information. Current Main Categories: -Algebra -Geometry -Trigonometry -Series & Sequences -Derivatives -Integration -Intro Probability and Statistics -Intro Physics -Intro Algorithms -Intro Financial (includes Real Estate) -Glossary

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
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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.

Screenshots

Math Ref Lite4 screens
TT Pre4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Math Ref Lite at 4.6 against TT Pre's 3.3. Math Ref Lite also leads on review sentiment (61% vs 29%). TT Pre's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Math Ref Lite sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. TT Pre asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Math Ref Lite holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 12 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of Math Ref Lite's written reviews are positive against 29% of TT Pre's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Math Ref Lite versus TT Pre: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMath Ref LiteTT Pre
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (7 ratings) — better3.3 (12 ratings)
Positive reviews61.3% of reviews — better28.6% of reviews
Number of ratings712 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB88 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHappy Maau Studios, LLCTeaching Textbooks, Inc.

Customer experience

Math Ref Lite

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews124 reviews
Positive61.3%
Neutral12.1%
Negative26.6%

TT Pre

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

Bugs and requests

Math Ref Lite

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • App not supported on iPhone 5
  • App not compatible with iPad 4 after update
  • App crashes on launch for iPad Air
  • App crashes often
  • Update not initiating
Show 4 more
  • App crashes after two minutes
  • Hangs on iPad
  • Always crashes, buttons unresponsive
  • Update requires newer iOS version

Requested features

13 requests
  • Add language option
  • Include physics equations
  • Add more examples
  • Add a search function
  • Option to copy formulas
Show 8 more
  • Landscape mode for formulas
  • Add diagrams for clarity
  • Include a calculator
  • Add practice questions
  • More complex formulas in full version
  • Simple formulas for basic concepts in free version
  • Add Fourier Series and Greek Alphabet
  • Improve presentation and polish

TT Pre

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Math Ref Lite

One-time5
  • Remove Ads$0.99
  • Full Unlock$1.99
  • Great Tip$2.99
Show 2 more
  • Awesome Tip$4.99
  • Amazing Tip$9.99
None

TT Pre

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Math Ref Lite free?
Math Ref Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TT Pre free?
TT Pre is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Math Ref Lite or TT Pre?
Math Ref Lite is rated higher. Math Ref Lite averages 4.6 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while TT Pre averages 3.3 from 12 ratings.
Do Math Ref Lite or TT Pre have ads?
Neither Math Ref Lite nor TT Pre shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Math Ref Lite or TT Pre?
Math Ref Lite ships an update every 2 months, and TT Pre every 2 months. Most recently, Math Ref Lite was updated on October 23, 2026 and TT Pre on October 24, 2026.

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