# Middle School Science Grade 8 vs MiddleSchoolSciencePrep

The clearest difference is rating: MiddleSchoolSciencePrep at 5.0 against Middle School Science Grade 8's 3.6. Middle School Science Grade 8's advantage is review sentiment (68% vs 33%) and ratings volume (68 vs 4). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Middle School Science Grade 8 sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and MiddleSchoolSciencePrep sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MiddleSchoolSciencePrep holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Middle School Science Grade 8 has 68 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 68% of Middle School Science Grade 8's written reviews are positive against 33% of MiddleSchoolSciencePrep's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Middle School Science Grade 8 ships an update every 6 weeks, MiddleSchoolSciencePrep every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Middle School Science Grade 8 | MiddleSchoolSciencePrep |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (68 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/middle-school-science-grade-8/id504081579/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/middleschoolscienceprep/id6478453172/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **68** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **68.4% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 41 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Monkey In The Middle Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/457613676) | [Mangalmurti Vibes, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1732899673) |

## What reviewers say

### Middle School Science Grade 8

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/middle-school-science-grade-8/id504081579)

Engage in interactive science practice for 8th-grade standardized tests. Navigate challenges by answering questions across various science topics. The free version offers quizzes on core subjects, with options to replay, compete, and track progress.

**Highlights:** Gamified science practice, Quizzes on 10+ science topics, Adjustable word difficulty, Score improvement and speed replay, Leaderboards and achievements, Progress tracking and emailing, Common Core aligned

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pack of 6 More Quizzes | $0.99 | one-time |
| 100 Bananas | $0.99 | one-time |
| 500 Bananas | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Bananas | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful for learning
- 👍 Good for review
- 👍 Engaging and fun
- 👍 Educational content
- 👍 Explains incorrect answers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 Unreadable text
- 😞 Dark backgrounds
- 😞 Low difficulty
- 😞 Broken games
- 😞 Poor UI

**Reported bugs**

- Black text on black backgrounds are unreadable
- Background color makes text blend in
- Cannot see questions/answers on iPad
- One game is broken (asteroid game with black outline/background)
- Game doesn't work well

**Requested features**

- Lighter backgrounds or brighter fonts
- Fix unreadable questions due to dark backgrounds
- Make the app harder/more challenging
- Add more games
- Improve character design


### MiddleSchoolSciencePrep

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/middleschoolscienceprep/id6478453172)

Master middle school science with over 1000 interactive multiple-choice questions. Covers earth, life, and physical sciences to supplement classroom learning and prepare for exams.

**Highlights:** Over 1000 multiple-choice questions, Covers earth, life, and physical sciences, Interactive quizzes, Supports exam preparation, Supplements classroom learning

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SciencePrep Pro | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Middle School Science Grade 8 free?

Middle School Science Grade 8 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is MiddleSchoolSciencePrep free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Middle School Science Grade 8 or MiddleSchoolSciencePrep?

MiddleSchoolSciencePrep is rated higher. Middle School Science Grade 8 averages 3.6 out of 5 from 68 ratings, while MiddleSchoolSciencePrep averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Middle School Science Grade 8 or MiddleSchoolSciencePrep have ads?

Neither Middle School Science Grade 8 nor MiddleSchoolSciencePrep shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Middle School Science Grade 8 or MiddleSchoolSciencePrep?

Middle School Science Grade 8 ships an update every 6 weeks, and MiddleSchoolSciencePrep every 5 weeks. Most recently, Middle School Science Grade 8 was updated on October 21, 2026 and MiddleSchoolSciencePrep on October 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*