Comparison

Word Problems vs Alge

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

Head to head
About

Word Problems

Practice addition and subtraction word problems with customizable difficulty. Focus on specific problem types and utilize interactive tools to aid in solving. Offers adjustable number ranges and an option for audio playback.

Highlights
  • Addition and subtraction practice
  • Customizable problem types
  • Adjustable number ranges
  • Interactive manipulatives
  • Audio playback option
  • Whiteboard feature (iPad)
Features
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Part of the Math Practice Tools CFS Bundle Practice math word problems with addition and subtraction. Select problem types to focus on Result Unknown, Change Unknown, and Start Unknown. All answers are 20 or less on the iPad and 10 or less on the iPod. Select the range of sums/minuends for the problem sets. On the iPad version: • Set the range of sums/minuends from 1-5, 1-10, 1-20, 10-15, 15-20, 10-20. • Select to use only addends and subtrahend/difference to 10 or include up to 20. • Select whether or not to include zero as addend and subtrahend/difference. On the iPod version: • Set the range of sums/minuends from 1-5 and 1-10 Use manipulatives (and a "white board" on the iPad version) to help solve each problem. Includes an option to have the problem read aloud. Designed as part of the NumberSense program at Augustana College in Rock Island, IL.

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

Word Problems4 screens
Alge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Alge at every 5 months against Word Problems's every 9 months. Word Problems's advantage is review sentiment (67% vs 58%) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Word Problems ships an update every 9 months, Alge every 5 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Word Problems versus Alge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWord ProblemsAlge
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better58.3% of reviews
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 5 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS10.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperClassroom Focused Software4TheKingdom Apps

Customer experience

Word Problems

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Alge

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

In-app purchases

None

Word Problems

No in-app purchases

None

Alge

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Word Problems free?
Word Problems is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Alge free?
Alge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Word Problems or Alge have ads?
Neither Word Problems nor Alge shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Word Problems or Alge?
Word Problems ships an update every 9 months, and Alge every 5 months. Most recently, Word Problems was updated on November 1, 2026 and Alge on November 1, 2026.

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