steps2MATH vs PE.Mech
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
steps2MATH
This app provides step-by-step solutions and explanations for a wide range of math problems, from basic arithmetic to complex calculus. It offers interactive function graphs, unit conversions, and an extensive exercise library to aid students in grades 5-11.
- Step-by-step math solutions
- Detailed explanations for each step
- Interactive function graphs
- Unit conversion (SI and others)
- Extensive exercise library
- Supports 35 languages
- Scientific calculator functionality
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Say goodbye to “math is stupid” and welcome to steps2Math. True to the motto “Understand instead of despair,” steps2Math provides students, parents, and teachers in grades 5 through 11 with an accessible way to approach mathematics. That’s because steps2Math doesn’t just calculate and solve math problems—it shows the corresponding solution steps one by one. Features of steps2Math: • Algebra problems can be entered. • The solution process is generated and displayed. • Each step in the solution is accompanied by an explanation. • The steps are highlighted in red and linked to the explanations. • Side calculations (addition, division, multiplication) • For functions, the corresponding graphs are generated. • Graphs for both sides of an equation. • For functions, a value table is also displayed alongside the graph. • The graphs can be zoomed in, zoomed out, and moved as desired. • For equations, the verification step is also performed. • 35 languages are supported. • You can switch between them at any time within the app. • Local number formatting is supported for some languages. • The output can be customized to the user’s preferences and abilities. • An extensive collection of exercises with more than 500 templates. • The practice problems are generated anew from templates each time. • As a result, Steps2MATH contains countless exercises. • Calculations are performed with precision. • Rounded values are also displayed. • The exercises can be saved as documents. • History • Conversion of units of measurement • SI units from ampere to weber. • Other units such as inches and yards. The app can also be used as a scientific calculator. Mathematical features: • Natural numbers • Integers • Fractions • Decimals • Rational numbers • Percentages • Powers • Algebraic manipulations • Linear equations • Systems of linear equations • Roots • Quadratic equations • Trigonometric functions (π/°) • Exponential functions • Logarithms • Complex numbers • Signum • Rounding • Absolute value • Binomial coefficients • Differential calculus
PE.Mech
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This app is aimed at mechanics part and includes 11 experiments about: kinematics, Newton's laws of motion, work and energy, momentum and impulse, periodic motion etc. It has some features: 1. You can set ideal conditions, for example: friction=0, air resistance=0, any gravity acceleration; 2. Show changing physical values by function diagram, free body diagram, energy diagram etc in real time to compensate for the lack of real experiments; 3. You can set any reasonable parameters to see different results, and calculate them by the descriptions to test your understanding; 4. Suitable for use in high school and college students; I hope this app can help you in your physics learning.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PE.Mech at none against steps2MATH's 6. PE.Mech also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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
steps2MATH costs $0.99 and PE.Mech $0.99 up front. steps2MATH sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. PE.Mech asks for nothing beyond the download.
steps2MATH ships an update every 3 months, PE.Mech every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | steps2MATH | PE.Mech |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | $0.99 |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 85.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nees Consult | 巍 顾 |
In-app purchases
steps2MATH
- Exercises Level III$1.99
- Exercises Level I$3.99
- Exercises Level II$3.99
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- Support of measuring units$3.99
- Without advertising$4.99
- all-inclusive$11.99
PE.Mech
No in-app purchases
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