# Pre vs TT Pre

The clearest difference is rating: Pre at 4.7 against TT Pre's 3.2. Pre also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 42%) and ratings volume (357 vs 109). TT Pre's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pre sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. TT Pre asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pre holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 357 and 109 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Pre's written reviews are positive against 42% of TT Pre's.

Pre ships an update every 6 months, TT Pre every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pre | TT Pre |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (357 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pre-algebra/id459734695/reviews)** | [3.2 (109 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tt-pre-algebra/id1516357235/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **357** | 109 |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 42.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 15 MB | 84 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [YourTeacher.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/340925628) | [Teaching Textbooks, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1516345361) |

## 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


### TT Pre

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tt-pre-algebra/id1516357235)

This app provides interactive math lessons and practice problems for pre-algebra students. It offers audiovisual lectures, automated grading, and detailed explanations for every problem, allowing for independent learning and progress tracking. The app can be used offline for a limited number of lessons, making it ideal for on-the-go learning.

**Highlights:** 139 audiovisual lectures, Thousands of practice problems, Automated grading and instant feedback, Step-by-step audiovisual explanations, Parental progress tracking, Digitized textbook with search

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great math curriculum
- 👍 Helps with real-life preparation
- 👍 Good for dyslexic students
- 👍 Video tutorials are helpful
- 👍 Narration for questions is appreciated

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Voice is annoying/maddening
- 👎 Stickers are childish/lame
- 👎 App is buggy and glitchy
- 👎 Starts too easy
- 👎 Sometimes doesn't explain well

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional bugs and glitches
- It glitched waAaaaayyy too much
- It’s laggy and buggy
- INSANELY laggy
- Answer submission bug is back and annoying

**Requested features**

- Option to mute voice
- Teach it a little better
- Multiple voice options
- Trophies or currency instead of stickers
- Remove stickers altogether


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pre free?

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

### Is TT Pre free?

TT Pre is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pre or TT Pre?

Pre is rated higher. Pre averages 4.7 out of 5 from 357 ratings, while TT Pre averages 3.2 from 109 ratings.

### Do Pre or TT Pre have ads?

Neither Pre nor TT Pre shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pre or TT Pre?

Pre ships an update every 6 months, and TT Pre every 2 months. Most recently, Pre was updated on September 8, 2026 and TT Pre on September 21, 2026.

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