# Pre vs Math and Science Tutor

The clearest difference is monetization model: Pre at free with in-app purchases against Math and Science Tutor's subscription. Math and Science Tutor's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 months) and review sentiment (92% vs 67%). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pre sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month and Math and Science Tutor sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Pre against 4.8 for Math and Science Tutor. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 357 and 919 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of Pre's written reviews are positive against 92% of Math and Science Tutor's.

Pre ships an update every 6 months, Math and Science Tutor every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pre | Math and Science Tutor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (357 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pre-algebra/id459734695/reviews) | **[4.8 (919 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/math-and-science-tutor/id1272091364/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 357 | **919** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **91.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 15 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [YourTeacher.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/340925628) | [Math Tutor DVD, Limited Liability Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/472689321) |

## 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


### Math and Science Tutor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/math-and-science-tutor/id1272091364)

Access over 1500 video lessons and 500 hours of step-by-step instruction across math, science, and engineering subjects. Learn at your own pace with features like favoriting, search, and downloadable worksheets. Achieve academic success with expert-led tutorials.

**Highlights:** 1500+ video lessons, 500+ hours of instruction, Searchable lesson library, Mark favorite lessons, Recently watched list, Worksheets for courses

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All Lessons | $19.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great teaching quality
- 🚀 Thorough and clear explanations
- 💡 Helpful for math, science, and engineering
- 👍 Excellent for refreshing and learning concepts
- 👍 Instructor is knowledgeable and passionate

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 No login option for existing website subscriptions
- ⏱️ Time-consuming to go through all the lessons
- 💰 Subscription is a bit expensive for some users

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or doesn't open for some users
- Occasional sign error in example problems

**Requested features**

- Add login option for existing website subscriptions
- Provide accelerated or condensed course tracks
- Expand to cover more subjects like writing and history


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pre free?

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

### Is Math and Science Tutor free?

Math and Science Tutor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pre or Math and Science Tutor?

Math and Science Tutor is rated higher. Pre averages 4.7 out of 5 from 357 ratings, while Math and Science Tutor averages 4.8 from 919 ratings.

### Do Pre or Math and Science Tutor have ads?

Neither Pre nor Math and Science Tutor shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pre or Math and Science Tutor?

Pre ships an update every 6 months, and Math and Science Tutor every 2 weeks. Most recently, Pre was updated on October 2, 2026 and Math and Science Tutor on October 15, 2026.

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