This=That vs Steply
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
This=That
Practice math facts by dragging numbers and selecting operations to create equivalencies. This ad-free app is designed for ages 8 and up, offering a unique approach to learning arithmetic.
- Drag-and-drop number manipulation
- Choose mathematical operations
- Build creative equivalencies
- Practice math facts
- Ad-free experience
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Drag numbers and choose operations to build creative equivalencies while practicing math facts. Recommended age: 8 years + No ads. No links to social media. Just free.
Steply
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Steply solves any math problem and shows you every step — so you actually understand it. Point your camera at a printed or handwritten problem, or type it in, and get a clear, fully-worked solution in seconds. Every answer is double-checked by a verification pass, so you can trust it. WHAT MAKES STEPLY DIFFERENT • The steps are ALWAYS free. We never hide the worked solution behind a paywall. • Learn mode: a Socratic tutor that guides you to the next step instead of just handing over the answer — built to help you learn, not cheat. • Verified accuracy: each answer is independently checked, with an honest "double-check" flag when something's tricky. • Practice: generate similar problems and a quick self-quiz to lock in the method. • Ask follow-ups: "why did you do that step?" — like a tutor in your pocket. COVERS Arithmetic, fractions, pre-algebra, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, pre-calculus, calculus (limits, derivatives, integrals), statistics, systems of equations, and word problems. PREMIUM Steply Premium unlocks unlimited solves, Learn mode, and Practice. The basic step-by-step solution is always free. • Weekly $5.99 (3-day free trial) • Yearly $49.99 (7-day free trial) Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Steply is a learning aid designed to help students understand math. Privacy Policy: https://betteryouknow.github.io/steply/privacy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://betteryouknow.github.io/steply/terms.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: This=That at none against Steply's 2. This=That also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.0). Steply's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 12 months). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Steply sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. This=That asks for nothing beyond the download.
This=That ships an update every 12 months, Steply weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | This=That | Steply |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 70 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Elementary Software | Taylan Karadeniz |
In-app purchases
This=That
No in-app purchases
Steply
- Steply Premium (Weekly)$5.997 Days
- Steply Premium (Annual)$49.991 Year
