# Pre vs Algebra 1

The clearest difference is rating: Pre at 4.7 against Algebra 1's 4.3. Pre also leads on ratings volume (357 vs 4) and review sentiment (67% vs 50%). Algebra 1's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pre sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month and Algebra 1 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pre holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pre has 357 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Pre's written reviews are positive against 50% of Algebra 1's.

Pre ships an update every 6 months, Algebra 1 every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pre | Algebra 1 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (357 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pre-algebra/id459734695/reviews)** | [4.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/algebra-1-formulas/id1236663232/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **357** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 15 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [YourTeacher.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/340925628) | [AppCrab](https://appshunter.io/developer/1227198215) |

## What reviewers say

### Pre

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pre-algebra/id459734695)

Access a comprehensive Pre-Algebra curriculum with video lessons, guided practice, and assessments. Track your learning progress and reinforce knowledge with chapter reviews and a final exam. A free trial is available.

**Highlights:** Video instruction, Guided practice, Tests and quizzes, Worksheets and notes, Progress tracking, Chapter reviews, Final exam

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Get full access to Pre-Algebra | $9.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to learn from
- 👍 Short videos make learning easy
- 👍 Simple and good layout
- 👍 Outstanding app
- 👍 Helps significantly with pre-algebra

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App freezes and needs reinstallation
- 🐛 Opening app requires charger plugged in
- 🐛 Multiple choice answers don't show up
- 🐛 Doesn't explain commutative and associative properties well
- 🐛 Describing alternative PEMDAS methods as wrong is not ideal

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes
- Opening app without charger plugged in displays blank page
- Multiple choice answers don't show up on screen
- Daughter's progress and grades disappeared
- App is blank and not working

**Requested features**

- Algebra 2 content
- Better explanation of commutative and associative properties
- Side-by-side comparison of properties
- Allow writing on the screen
- More fraction problems


### Algebra 1

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/algebra-1-formulas/id1236663232)

This app serves as a personal algebra 1 tutor, offering formulas, video lessons, and a comprehensive textbook. It aims to make learning algebra 1 accessible and understandable through visual explanations and structured content.

**Highlights:** Basic formulas and theorems, 34 video lessons, Comprehensive textbook, Visual explanations, Structured learning topics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Algebra 1 Premium | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pre free?

Pre is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Algebra 1 free?

Algebra 1 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pre or Algebra 1?

Pre is rated higher. Pre averages 4.7 out of 5 from 357 ratings, while Algebra 1 averages 4.3 from 4 ratings.

### Do Pre or Algebra 1 have ads?

Neither Pre nor Algebra 1 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pre or Algebra 1?

Pre ships an update every 6 months, and Algebra 1 every 4 months. Most recently, Pre was updated on September 8, 2026 and Algebra 1 on June 4, 2026.

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