Basic Math Rules vs Formula Conversion
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!
Formula Conversion
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It is a formula conversion application. You can print a formula or a modified formula. You can save unmodified formulas to your phone's storage medium and then open it if necessary. Upgrading An application without an upgrade is limited to 24 formula conversions. If you want to convert the formula more than ten times, you must make an in-app purchase. Creating and opening a formula You can open the formula by clicking the first button on the toolbar. You can create a new formula using the symbols, symbols, numbers, and letters on the keyboard. You can change the font size of letters and symbols by pressing the "alp." Or "ALP." And "sym." Or "SYM." Buttons on the toolbar. If you wish, you can delete the characters by pressing the "del." Key. And use the arrows to move between the elements of the formula. Formatting the formula You can format the formula by first selecting the characters you want to change. The selection key is "Sel.", And you can then select by scrolling between the elements of the formula or by pressing the finger on the desired character. You can format the selected formula by pressing the second button on the toolbar from the back. You can change the font, font size, font, and font color Saving and printing the sample You can save the formula by pressing another button on the toolbar. Press the third button on the toolbar to print. If you want to delete the saved formulas, press the fourth button on the toolbar. Converting a formula When the formula is ready, you can publish parts of the formula. To publish part of a formula, select the item with the cursor. Press the fifth button on the toolbar to publish the formula. You can also print the converted formula by clicking the "Print" button. Zoom a formula If you want to increase or decrease the formula, press the third button on the back of the toolbar.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Formula Conversion at Free against Basic Math Rules's $0.99. Formula Conversion also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.1 vs 26.0). Basic Math Rules's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 9 months vs every 26 months). On ads there is nothing between them.
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Formula Conversion is free to download; Basic Math Rules costs $0.99 up front. Formula Conversion sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Basic Math Rules asks for nothing beyond the download.
Basic Math Rules ships an update every 9 months, Formula Conversion every 26 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Basic Math Rules | Formula Conversion |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months — better | Every 26 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 14.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Russell Shannon | Janek Soomets |
In-app purchases
Basic Math Rules
No in-app purchases
Formula Conversion
- Upgrade Formula Conversion$3.99
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