Comparison

Mathemagics vs TT Algebra 2

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

Head to head
About

Mathemagics

Master algebra with rare, lightning-fast calculation techniques. Learn through animated lessons and practice with endless, randomly generated problems. Prepare for standardized tests and improve mental math skills.

Highlights
  • Learn rare algebra techniques
  • Animated step-by-step lessons
  • Practice with random questions
  • Gain achievements
  • Improve calculation speed
  • Test preparation for SAT, ACT, GRE, GMAT
Features
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Accelerate your algebraic calculation and accuracy as you expand your knowledge with these incredible rarely taught techniques. Learn to think differently about algebraic equations and amaze others with your equation solving prowess. With practice many of these techniques can be performed mentally with lightning fast speed. Easily master once difficult calculations as you watch and learn from the animated steps in every lesson. Practice each technique as you progress through various levels of proficiency and gain achievements along the way. Randomly generated questions ensure an endless ability to practice and have fun. Master these algebraic techniques: * Calculate 10% of Any Number * Calculate 9% of Any Number * Calculate 11% of Any Number * Percentages of Numbers Less Than 100 * Percentages of Numbers From 100-999 * Multiply Two Polynomials * Multiply Two Trinomials * Multiply Large Polynomials * Check Polynomial Multiplication * Basic Algebraic Division * Intermediate Algebraic Division * Verify Algebraic Division * Solve Simultaneous Equations * Special Case Simultaneous Equations * Basic Quadratic Equation * Intermediate Quadratic Equation * Advanced Quadratic Equation * Verify Quadratic Equation Roots Each lesson includes clear step descriptions with animated examples that can be watched as often as you like in order to ensure that you grasp the concept. Prepare for the math section on the SAT, PSAT, ACT, GRE, GMAT, MCAT, or any other standardized test. Don't waste time with a calculator on the few tests that allow them. Use Mathemagics as a tutor to quicken up your test taking abilities. Activate and challenge your brain to expand its ability to think efficiently and have fun at the same time. Train yourself to break problems down in to smaller more manageable pieces in order to reach solutions quicker and more accurately than anyone else. ================================= May 2012 Featured in the App Store Test Prep promotion May 2012 Featured as a primary banner in AppStore Education Category April 2012 Featured as an AppStore Education New & Noteworthy app ================================= Follow us on Twitter @blulightnin =================================

About

TT Algebra 2

This educational app provides a comprehensive Algebra 2 curriculum with audiovisual lectures and practice problems. It offers automated grading, step-by-step explanations, and parental controls for progress tracking. The app allows for offline use of up to six lessons at a time.

Highlights
  • 137 audiovisual lectures
  • Thousands of practice problems
  • Automated grading and instant feedback
  • Step-by-step audiovisual explanations
  • Parental progress tracking
  • Offline lesson access (up to 6)
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The Teaching Textbooks Algebra 2 app makes your TT course even better! Not only will your student enjoy math while learning independently, but, with the app, that learning can also take place on the go. Even when offline! Specifically, the app can be used offline for up to 6 lessons at a time. That makes it perfect for homeschool parents who need their kids to stay productive while the family is out and about during the day. The app’s other features include… • 137 audiovisual lectures that teach every core concept in the standard 11th grade curriculum • thousands of problems that give students all the practice they need to master each concept • automated grading and instant feedback for every single problem • step-by-step audiovisual explanations to every single problem so students can see exactly what they did wrong when mistakes are made (This makes the program feel as if a tutor is at the student’s side!) • parental controls that let you track your student’s progress • the digitized version of the printed Teaching Textbooks Algebra 2 textbook (with a search feature and a hyper-linked index) • no advertising or in-app purchase offers • Internet connectivity is required, but you can remain offline for up to 6 lessons.

Screenshots

Mathemagics4 screens
TT Algebra 24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: TT Algebra 2 at Free against Mathemagics's $2.99. TT Algebra 2 also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). Mathemagics's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 3.6) and review sentiment (86% vs 44%). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

TT Algebra 2 is free to download; Mathemagics costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Mathemagics holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 79 and 39 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Mathemagics's written reviews are positive against 44% of TT Algebra 2's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mathemagics ships an update every 5 months, TT Algebra 2 every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 23, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Mathemagics versus TT Algebra 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMathemagicsTT Algebra 2
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (79 ratings) — better3.6 (39 ratings)
Positive reviews85.6% of reviews — better44.4% of reviews
Number of ratings79 — better39
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB90 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBlue Lightning LabsTeaching Textbooks, Inc.

Customer experience

Mathemagics

All ratings79 ratings
Positive92.4%
Neutral3.8%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews104 reviews
Positive85.6%
Neutral3.8%
Negative10.6%

TT Algebra 2

All ratings33 ratings
Positive60.6%
Neutral18.2%
Negative21.2%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive44.4%
Neutral33.3%
Negative22.2%

Bugs and requests

Mathemagics

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes on iPhone 4S after update
  • Lesson steps disappear after updates
  • Lessons fail to load or load incompletely
  • Incorrect answers in practice problems (10% and 1% calculations)
  • Wrong answer choices for basic calculations

Requested features

11 requests
  • Explanations of why tricks work mathematically
  • More advanced equation types and variations
  • Scrap paper or writing area for practice problems
  • Ability to input custom numbers for real-life practice
  • iCloud sync across devices
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  • Font size adjustment capability
  • Additional subjects beyond algebra
  • Apps for calculus and trigonometry
  • Age calculation tricks
  • VoiceOver support for mathematical operations
  • Improved visual design and color contrast

TT Algebra 2

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Mathemagics

No in-app purchases

None

TT Algebra 2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mathemagics free?
Mathemagics costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is TT Algebra 2 free?
TT Algebra 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Mathemagics or TT Algebra 2?
Mathemagics is rated higher. Mathemagics averages 4.7 out of 5 from 79 ratings, while TT Algebra 2 averages 3.6 from 39 ratings.
Do Mathemagics or TT Algebra 2 have ads?
Neither Mathemagics nor TT Algebra 2 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mathemagics or TT Algebra 2?
Mathemagics ships an update every 5 months, and TT Algebra 2 every 2 months. Most recently, Mathemagics was updated on October 23, 2026 and TT Algebra 2 on October 23, 2026.

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