Comparison

steps2MATH vs Great Thinkers

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

Great Thinkers

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With this app students learn about the life and contributions to nuclear physics made by Ernest Rutherford. It discusses the early conceptual models for the structure of the atom and how Rutherford's work was a step toward the quantum model used by physicists today. Diagrams are used to illustrate key concepts. Rutherford proposed a theory to explain radioactivity. Radioactivity is the process by which certain elements, for example, uranium or radium, are in a constant state of decay. Rutherford identified the particles emanating from radioactive materials. He named the alpha and beta. The alpha particles are basically a helium atom. Beta particles are electrons. For his discovery Ernest Rutherford was awarded the Nobel prize in chemistry in 1908. With this app students learn about the significant contributions that Ernest Rutherford made to further the development of modern physics. He was the first to reveal the nature of alpha and beta particles. He showed through his famous goid foil experiment that atoms were mostly open space. Students will enjoy using this graphically illustrated, interactive learning tool. The timeline feature presents key events in the history of physics and tapping on timeline points brings up descriptions of each of the milestones that led to our modern understanding of atomic structure. A quiz function helps students demonstrate their comprehension of the reading material. Key concepts related to nuclear physics are shown in colorful illustrations. We hope this app will inspire students to study physics and science in general. The app shows that Ernest Rutherford certainly deserves a significant place in the history of nuclear physics.

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Great Thinkers at none against steps2MATH's 6. Great Thinkers also leads on iOS requirement (12.1 vs 17.0). steps2MATH's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 24 months) and price ($0.99 vs $1.99). On 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

steps2MATH costs $0.99 and Great Thinkers $1.99 up front. steps2MATH sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Great Thinkers asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

steps2MATH ships an update every 3 months, Great Thinkers every 24 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and May 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
steps2MATH versus Great Thinkers: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parametersteps2MATHGreat Thinkers
Price$0.99 — better$1.99
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 24 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPad, Mac, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS17.012.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNees ConsultVentura Educational Systems

In-app purchases

6 purchases

steps2MATH

One-time6
  • 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
None

Great Thinkers

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is steps2MATH free?
steps2MATH costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Great Thinkers free?
Great Thinkers costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do steps2MATH or Great Thinkers have ads?
Neither steps2MATH nor Great Thinkers shows ads.
Which is updated more often, steps2MATH or Great Thinkers?
steps2MATH ships an update every 3 months, and Great Thinkers every 24 months. Most recently, steps2MATH was updated on October 16, 2026 and Great Thinkers on May 17, 2026.

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