Basic Math Rules vs Adding Fractions
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Basic Math Rules
This app provides clear explanations of pre-algebra rules, designed to help users understand how to solve any problem. Developed by a former math professor, it aims to be a straightforward resource for learning essential concepts.
- Clear rule explanations
- Pre-algebra problem solving
- Developed by former math professor
- Focus on understanding concepts
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Tired of endless flashcards and problems that make no sense? Just need to know the rules for doing any pre-algrebra problem they throw at you? This is the app for you! Made by a former math professor, this app explains everything you need to know to solve any pre-algebra problem out there!
Adding Fractions
Master fraction addition through interactive mini-games and personalized handwriting practice. This app covers various scenarios, from like to unlike denominators and mixed numbers, making math engaging and effective for learners.
- Interactive mini-games
- Adaptive difficulty
- Handwriting input
- Add fractions with like denominators
- Add fractions with unlike denominators
- Add fractions and mixed numbers
- Simplify fractions
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Unlock the full potential of your math skills with our dynamic learning app! Enjoy engaging mini-games with adaptive difficulty and seamless handwriting input that makes every practice session fun and personalized. Practice the following math skills: Add fractions with like denominators Add fractions with unlike denominators Add fractions and mixed numbers with like denominators Add fractions and mixed numbers with unlike denominators Add fractions with denominators of 10 and 100 Write fractions in lowest terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Adding Fractions at 100% against Basic Math Rules's 0%. Adding Fractions also leads on chart position (#177 vs unranked) and device support (3 vs 1). Basic Math Rules's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $2.99). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Basic Math Rules costs $0.99 and Adding Fractions $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Basic Math Rules ships an update every 9 months, Adding Fractions every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Basic Math Rules | Adding Fractions |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 — better | $2.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 6 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #177 — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Russell Shannon | Sergey Malugin |
Customer experience
Basic Math Rules
Adding Fractions
In-app purchases
Basic Math Rules
No in-app purchases
Adding Fractions
No in-app purchases
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