Comparison

Mathemagics vs SAT Math

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

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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

SAT Math

This app offers over 1400 SAT Math practice questions and 140 revision notes covering all essential math subjects. It provides mock tests, instant feedback, detailed explanations, and progress tracking to help students prepare for their exams.

Highlights
  • Over 1400 practice questions
  • 140 revision notes
  • Mock tests
  • Instant feedback
  • Detailed explanations
  • Progress tracking with charts
Features
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Most comprehensive SAT Math App with over 1400 questions with solutions and 140 revision notes covering all math subjects which include: 1. Algebra & Functions 2. Geometry & Measurement 3. Data Analysis, Statistics and Probability 4. Number & Operations Prepare to achieve the SAT scores you need to get into your top choice schools. Features include: ** HIGHEST QUALITY and QUANTITY Over 1420 questions and 140 revision notes in all. High quality content written by experienced SAT tutors. ** MOCK TEST Mixed questions from all topics. ** INSTANT FEEDBACK Know instantly if your answer was right or wrong. ** REVIEW WITH EXPLANATION Review each question at the end of the test. Know the right answer with detailed explanation for each question. ** PROGRESS METER With our unique progress tracking feature including pie charts and bar graphs showing your progress, you know you are ready to take on the real test at the board when your progress meter says 100%. ** REVISE BY SUBJECT Data Analysis, Statistics and Probability: 1. Graphs & Data Interpretation
 2. Probability 
3. Statistics Geometry & Measurement: 1. Angles in the Plane
 2. Triangles
 3. Areas & Perimeters 
4. Quadrilaterals, Polygons & Circles 
5. Coordinate Geometry
 6. Transformations
 7. Solid Geometry
 8. Miscellaneous Algebra & Functions: 1. Algebraic Expression
 2. Factoring
3. Exponents
 4. Equations & Inequalities
 5. Advanced Equations & Inequalities
 6. Direct & Indirect Variation
 7. Functions
 Number & Operations: 1. Elementary Number Theory 2. Fractions and Rational Numbers 4. Properties of integers 5. Ratios, Proportions and Percents 6. Sequences 7. Sets (Union, Intersection, Elements) * Privacy Policy: http://www.webrichsoftware.com/privacy.html * EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Mathemagics4 screens
SAT Math4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SAT Math at Free against Mathemagics's $2.99. SAT Math also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and review sentiment (100% vs 86%). Mathemagics's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (78 vs 1). On update cadence, ads 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

SAT Math is free to download; Mathemagics costs $2.99 up front. SAT Math sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Mathemagics asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SAT Math holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mathemagics has 78 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Mathemagics's written reviews are positive against 100% of SAT Math's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mathemagics ships an update every 5 months, SAT Math every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on August 28, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Mathemagics versus SAT Math: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMathemagicsSAT Math
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (78 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews85.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings78 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 months — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBlue Lightning LabsWebrich Software Limited

Customer experience

Mathemagics

All ratings78 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral3.8%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews104 reviews
Positive85.6%
Neutral3.8%
Negative10.6%

SAT Math

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

SAT Math

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Mathemagics

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

SAT Math

One-time1
  • Full Question Bank$4.99

Questions

Is Mathemagics free?
Mathemagics costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is SAT Math free?
SAT Math is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Mathemagics or SAT Math?
SAT Math is rated higher. Mathemagics averages 4.7 out of 5 from 78 ratings, while SAT Math averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Mathemagics or SAT Math have ads?
Neither Mathemagics nor SAT Math shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mathemagics or SAT Math?
Mathemagics ships an update every 5 months, and SAT Math every 8 months. Most recently, Mathemagics was updated on August 28, 2026 and SAT Math on June 4, 2026.

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