# Pre vs Algebra Practice

The clearest difference is rating: Pre at 4.7 against Algebra Practice's 4.1. Pre also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (357 vs 14). Algebra Practice's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 6 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pre sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month and Algebra Practice sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pre holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pre has 357 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Pre ships an update every 6 months, Algebra Practice every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pre | Algebra Practice |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (357 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pre-algebra/id459734695/reviews)** | [4.1 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/algebra-practice/id1672381432/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **357** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 15 MB | 230 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [YourTeacher.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/340925628) | [nguyen thanh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1481436893) |

## 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 Practice

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/algebra-practice/id1672381432)

Master 9th-grade math with interactive lessons, games, and an AI solver. Get step-by-step solutions and personalized practice to improve algebra, geometry, and equation skills.

**Highlights:** Comprehensive math lessons, AI math solver with step-by-step solutions, Interactive math games, Practice quizzes and exam-style questions, Personalized adaptive exercises

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Three Months VIP | $1.99 | per 3 months |
| Learning Premium Monthly Plan | $1.99 | per month |
| One Month VIP | $4.99 | per month |
| Learning Premium HalfYear Plan | $5.99 | per 6 months |
| Learning Premium Annual Plan | $9.99 | per year |
| Six Months VIP | $24.99 | per 6 months |
| 1 Year VIP | $49.99 | per year |
| No ads Pack | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pre free?

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

### Is Algebra Practice free?

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

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

Pre is rated higher. Pre averages 4.7 out of 5 from 357 ratings, while Algebra Practice averages 4.1 from 14 ratings.

### Do Pre or Algebra Practice have ads?

Algebra Practice shows ads; Pre does not.

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

Pre ships an update every 6 months, and Algebra Practice every 4 weeks. Most recently, Pre was updated on September 8, 2026 and Algebra Practice on September 23, 2026.

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