Comparison

Math Ref Lite vs Alge

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
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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

Alge

This game helps you master algebraic equation solving through an engaging Bingo format. It progresses through 13 levels, from basic to multi-step equations, and offers various Bingo patterns. Track your progress and compete with others to improve mental math skills.

Highlights
  • Algebraic equation solving
  • 13 progressive learning levels
  • Multiple Bingo game patterns
  • Time and point tracking
  • Mental math skill development
  • Suitable for various age groups
Features
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WINNER - 2012 NATIONAL STEM VIDEO GAME CHALLENGE, HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATOR DIVISION Created by a high school math teacher with over 30 years of experience in the classroom. Develop your algebraic equation solving skills through playing a Bingo game. The goal is to transfer the player’s skill level to solving complex algebra equations mentally. This game will take you step by step through the process of learning how to solve the most basic equation up through multiple-step equations by way of 13 different levels and it will allow you to choose from a variety of Bingo games from straight-line Bingo through multiple patterns of Bingo all the way up to Black-out Bingo if you choose. The game will keep track of your time and points to be able to compete with others as well as yourself. With the new standards being taught in classrooms, the age and grade-level of students learning to solve equations continues to get younger and younger. Therefore, Alge-Bingo can be enjoyed by 1st and 2nd graders all the way up to college students to increase their skills and mental dexterity. It can also be used an Algebra tutorial for anyone preparing for a standardized test such as the S.A.T. or A.C.T. Alge-Bingo was created by a veteran public high school teacher who taught math and computer applications for over 30 years. It is an iOS app version of a game he played with his students for years with an overhead projector! Alge-Bingo won the 2012 National STEM Video Game Challenge in the Secondary Teacher Division sponsored by Sesame Street. It is being re-released in 2020 with updates for new screen sizes, more accurate and faster coding, along with new animations and sound effects. And for the first time, Alge-Bingo is FREE!

Screenshots

Math Ref Lite4 screens
Alge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Alge at none against Math Ref Lite's 5. Math Ref Lite's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 26.0). On price, review sentiment, 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. Math Ref Lite sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Alge asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Math Ref Lite ships an update every 2 months, Alge every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Math Ref Lite versus Alge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMath Ref LiteAlge
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews61.3% of reviews — better58.3% of reviews
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHappy Maau Studios, LLC4TheKingdom Apps

Customer experience

Math Ref Lite

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

Alge

Written reviews24 reviews
Positive58.3%
Neutral4.2%
Negative37.5%

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
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  • 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

Alge

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
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  • Awesome Tip$4.99
  • Amazing Tip$9.99
None

Alge

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Math Ref Lite free?
Math Ref Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Alge free?
Alge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Math Ref Lite or Alge have ads?
Neither Math Ref Lite nor Alge shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Math Ref Lite or Alge?
Math Ref Lite ships an update every 2 months, and Alge every 5 months. Most recently, Math Ref Lite was updated on October 31, 2026 and Alge on November 1, 2026.

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