Comparison

Mathway vs Algebra Touch

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

Head to head
About

Mathway

Solve math problems instantly by taking a photo or typing your question. Get step-by-step solutions for algebra, graphing, calculus, and more. Understand complex math concepts with unlimited access to answers.

Highlights
  • Math problem solver
  • Homework scanner
  • Step-by-step solutions
  • Algebra solver
  • Graphing calculator
  • Calculus solver
Features
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Mathway is the world’s smartest math calculator for algebra, graphing, calculus and more! Mathway gives you unlimited access to math solutions that can help you understand complex concepts. Simply point your camera and snap a photo or type your math homework question for step-by-step answers. If a premium subscription option is selected: • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, at the same monthly or annual rate selected at the beginning of the subscription • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase Terms of Use: https://www.mathway.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.mathway.com/privacy

About

Algebra Touch

This app offers a hands-on, visual, and interactive approach to learning algebra. It allows users to manipulate algebraic expressions directly, making it impossible to make mistakes and fostering a deeper understanding through experimentation. It includes practice problems, instructional videos, and covers a wide range of algebra topics.

Highlights
  • Hands-on algebraic manipulation
  • Mistake-proof learning environment
  • Customizable manipulatives
  • Randomly generated practice problems
  • Instructional videos
  • Create your own problems
Features
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Hands on algebra activities to give you a fresh perspective on math. "I'm 48. I've wanted to learn Algebra my whole life. Tried all kinds of books, to no avail. Your app works for me. I'm so excited. A whole new world opens up." - Sally G Algebra Touch is a supplemental learning aid that gives you the power to play with algebra directly... and we make it impossible to make mistakes. Poke around freely. Did it react how you thought it would? No? Well then, time to update your internal model of understanding and try again. That's how people learn. “Seriously awesome app. I am a professional math and physics instructor for middle schoolers thru college students and adults. Have used your app with a number of my students .... And it was like magic. The visual and kinesthetic approach to "moving math" is so powerful!” * Custom manipulative for each algebra topic * Randomly generated practice problems - as many as you could want! * Challenge mode at the end of each module to really test your understanding * Instructional videos for more in-depth explanations * Create your own problems to tinker and push the limit Algebra Touch is highly visual and interactive, so the best way to see what it's about is to try it. "With this app, the author has successfully made algebra beautiful. I really wish this app existed when I was studying algebra 25 years ago." - geekswithjuniors.com Over 1 million downloads worldwide! (including the old version) Current material covers: Simplification, Like Terms, Commutativity, Order of Operations, Factorization, Prime Numbers, Elimination, Isolation, Variables, One step Equations, Two step equations. Variables on both sides of the Equation, Distribution, Factoring Out, Exponent Product Rule, Exponent Quotient Rule, and Logarithms. Questions? Comments? Email sean@regularberry.com for a real response.

Screenshots

Mathway4 screens
Algebra Touch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Algebra Touch at none against Mathway's shown. Algebra Touch also leads on review sentiment (61% vs 51%). Mathway's advantage is ratings volume (425K vs 1K) and rating (4.9 vs 4.7). On price, update cadence, 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. Mathway sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Algebra Touch sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Mathway holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mathway has 425K ratings behind it against 1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 51% of Mathway's written reviews are positive against 61% of Algebra Touch's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mathway ships an update every 4 weeks, Algebra Touch every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Mathway versus Algebra Touch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMathwayAlgebra Touch
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (425K ratings) — better4.7 (1K ratings)
Positive reviews50.6% of reviews61.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings425K — better1K
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#106 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChegg, Inc.Regular Berry LLC

Customer experience

Mathway

All ratings424,600 ratings
Positive97.4%
Neutral0.8%
Negative1.7%
Written reviews540 reviews
Positive50.6%
Neutral5.6%
Negative43.9%

Algebra Touch

All ratings1,017 ratings
Positive91.3%
Neutral4.3%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews82 reviews
Positive61.0%
Neutral14.6%
Negative24.4%

Bugs and requests

Mathway

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Camera issues, unable to focus on problems
  • Subscription issues, unable to access paid features

Requested features

3 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Ability to copy/paste equations
  • Improved free version with step-by-step solutions

Algebra Touch

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Mathway

Subscriptions8
  • Steps (Monthly)3 variants$9.991 Month
  • Steps (Monthly)3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Steps (Monthly)7 Days trial2 variants$9.991 Month
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  • Steps (Monthly)$19.991 Month
  • Steps (Annual)$39.991 Year
  • Steps (Annual)3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Steps (Annual)7 Days trial2 variants$39.991 Year
  • Steps (Annual)$79.991 Year
1 purchases

Algebra Touch

One-time1
  • Algebra Touch Equations Pack$3.99

Questions

Is Mathway free?
Mathway is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Algebra Touch free?
Algebra Touch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Mathway or Algebra Touch?
Mathway is rated higher. Mathway averages 4.9 out of 5 from 425K ratings, while Algebra Touch averages 4.7 from 1K ratings.
Do Mathway or Algebra Touch have ads?
Mathway shows ads; Algebra Touch does not.
Which is updated more often, Mathway or Algebra Touch?
Mathway ships an update every 4 weeks, and Algebra Touch every 2 months. Most recently, Mathway was updated on September 24, 2026 and Algebra Touch on September 22, 2026.

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