Comparison

Algebra vs StudyPug

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

Head to head
About

Algebra

Master pre-algebra through college algebra with comprehensive video lessons, practice exercises, and assessments. Get personalized math instruction to build a strong foundation and track your academic progress.

Highlights
  • Video instruction
  • Guided practice
  • Tests and quizzes
  • Diagnostic assessments
  • Worksheets and notes
  • Progress tracking
  • Chapter reviews
Features
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YourTeacher provides a complete curriculum for Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, and College Algebra with a personal math teacher. Search for the exact lesson you need or simply take the courses 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/license-terms-and-conditions.pdf Privacy Policy https://storage.googleapis.com/mathhelp/content/license/privacy.pdf

About

StudyPug

This app offers over 5,000 video lessons created by certified teachers to help K-12 and college students master math and English. It includes features like photo problem search, practice exercises with feedback, and progress tracking, along with test prep for various standardized exams.

Highlights
  • 5,000+ video lessons by certified teachers
  • Photo search for math problems
  • Step-by-step explanations
  • Practice problems with instant feedback
  • Progress tracking and mastery scores
  • Test prep for SAT, GED, ASVAB, AP, ACT, ACCUPLACER
Features
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Math & English Help That Actually Works We teach four subjects: Math, English, Science and Social Studies. 5,000+ step-by-step video lessons run from Kindergarten through college, and test-prep courses for the SAT, GED, ASVAB, AP, ACT and ACCUPLACER are in the catalog. HOW A SESSION RUNS • Pick 7th Grade Math and the topics arrive in the order the course teaches them • Each lesson teaches the method, then works through an example • Practice adjusts to your child's level, with the full solution after every question • They can retake a quiz until the score says the topic is solid • Continue Learning opens the next topic, never one already finished • Study Points and a daily streak keep the habit going • When they are stuck mid-question, Photo Search finds the lesson that covers it WHAT YOU GET AS THE PARENT • Each child gets their own profile and their own progress • A study plan on each course they open, in the order your state's standards set out • Topic scores that are current the moment you open the app • Homeschool families set the pace; nothing is marked late WHAT IS COVERED On video: Math from Kindergarten to college. English and Social Studies to Grade 7. Science to Grade 7, plus senior Physics and Chemistry (including Organic Chemistry). Questions and quizzes: all four subjects, Kindergarten to Grade 12 Test prep in the catalog: SAT Math, GED Mathematics, ASVAB Math Knowledge, AP Calculus AB/BC, AP Statistics, ACT Math, ACCUPLACER 2.1+ MILLION U.S. STUDENTS USE STUDYPUG • 50,000+ practice problems with worked solutions • Courses aligned to your state standards, so the next topic follows the one their class just finished WHAT IT COSTS Plans start at $14.99 a month. Cancel any time. StudyPug is a subscription service. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage subscriptions in your account settings. Privacy Policy: https://www.studypug.com/privacy Terms of Service: https://www.studypug.com/terms

Screenshots

Algebra4 screens
StudyPug4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Algebra at free with in-app purchases against StudyPug's subscription. Algebra also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (84% vs 59%). StudyPug's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 4 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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. Algebra sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and StudyPug sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Algebra against 4.7 for StudyPug. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.3K and 2.1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of Algebra's written reviews are positive against 59% of StudyPug's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Algebra ships an update every 4 months, StudyPug every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Algebra versus StudyPug: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAlgebraStudyPug
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.3K ratings) — better4.7 (2.1K ratings)
Positive reviews83.7% of reviews — better59.4% of reviews
Number of ratings1.3K2.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYourTeacher.comStudyPug Inc.

Customer experience

Algebra

All ratings1,291 ratings
Positive94.0%
Neutral2.4%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews98 reviews
Positive83.7%
Neutral7.1%
Negative9.2%

StudyPug

All ratings2,083 ratings
Positive93.2%
Neutral1.8%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews256 reviews
Positive59.4%
Neutral5.9%
Negative34.8%

User reviews

Algebra

From 1.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to understand
  • 🚀 Comprehensive lessons
  • 💡 Helpful visuals and examples
  • 👍 Excellent explanations
  • 👍 Logical design

Room to improve

  • 💰 Subscription required for full access
  • 💰 Expensive monthly fee
  • 🐛 Occasional freezing/crashing issues
  • 🔇 Monotonous instructor voice

StudyPug

From 2.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great explanations
  • 👍 Helpful for understanding concepts
  • 🤩 Detailed and in-depth lessons
  • 🎓 Enhances learning
  • 💯 Recommended for struggling students

Room to improve

  • 💰 Paid subscription required for full access
  • 🙅‍♀️ Limited free content
  • 🤔 Unclear communication on free vs paid features
  • 🐛 Occasional freezing and glitches
  • 🖥️ Incompatible with some devices

Bugs and requests

Algebra

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Progress/scores getting deleted
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more practice problems and word questions
  • Provide a scratch pad/workspace within the app
  • Expand to cover more advanced algebra topics
  • Offer a one-time purchase option instead of subscription

StudyPug

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Login issues
  • Inability to cancel subscription
  • Compatibility problems with older devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • More free content and lessons
  • Interactive exercises and games
  • Expanded course coverage
  • Improved user interface
  • Ability to download videos for offline use

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Algebra

Subscriptions1
  • Algebra 1 and Algebra 23 Days trial$9.991 Month
One-time9
  • Place Value$4.99
  • Adding Integers & Subtracting Integers$4.99
  • Two-Step Equations - Alg$4.99
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  • Equations with Fractions$4.99
  • Algebra Word Problems$4.99
  • Rational Expressions$4.99
  • Multiplying Dividing Rational Expressions$4.99
  • Simplifying Radicals$4.99
  • Multiplying Radicals$4.99
9 purchases

StudyPug

Subscriptions9
  • StudyPug (1-week)3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • StudyPug (1-month)3 Days trial2 variants$14.991 Month
  • StudyPug (1-month)1 Month trial$14.991 Month
Show 6 more
  • StudyPug (1-month)$14.991 Month
  • StudyPug (6-months)3 Days trial$39.996 Months
  • StudyPug (1-year)3 Days trial$58.991 Year
  • StudyPug (6-months)$58.996 Months
  • StudyPug (6-months)$79.006 Months
  • StudyPug (1-year)$88.991 Year

Questions

Is Algebra free?
Algebra is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is StudyPug free?
StudyPug is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Algebra or StudyPug?
Algebra is rated higher. Algebra averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while StudyPug averages 4.7 from 2.1K ratings.
Do Algebra or StudyPug have ads?
StudyPug shows ads; Algebra does not.
Which is updated more often, Algebra or StudyPug?
Algebra ships an update every 4 months, and StudyPug every 8 days. Most recently, Algebra was updated on November 6, 2026 and StudyPug on November 2, 2026.

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