Comparison

Middle School Algebra vs Algebra Flow

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

Head to head
About

Middle School Algebra

Practice algebra skills with an engaging game. Answer math questions correctly to progress and improve your scores. Ideal for middle and high school students preparing for tests.

Highlights
  • Interactive algebra quizzes
  • Game-based learning
  • Progress tracking
  • Leaderboards and achievements
  • Built-in help and review
  • Aligned to Common Core
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Here's a fun game to practice your Algebra skills - it's time to get rid of your old flash cards and worksheets. Bounce the monkey up the steps as high as you can. Answer questions correctly to keep going. The free version includes quizzes on these topics: * Words to Equations * Evaluating Expressions * Solving 1 and 2 Step Equations * Linear Equations * Exponential Functions * Rational Functions * Systems of Equations * Inequalities * Quadratics * Rational Functions * Exponents * Polynomials * Radical Expressions This is a great way to review for standardized tests for Algebra students in middle school and high school. * Practice using three levels of words for each quiz * Replay levels to improve your scores and speed * Compete with friends with leader boards and achievements * Review using built-in help * Aligned to Common Core State Standards * Email your progress to your teacher

About

Algebra Flow

Master algebra with step-by-step solutions for various equation types. This free trainer builds confidence for high school, SAT prep, or review. Practice linear, quadratic, and systems of equations, plus polynomial simplification.

Highlights
  • Step-by-step solutions
  • Linear equations practice
  • Quadratic equations practice
  • Systems of equations practice
  • Polynomial simplification
  • SAT prep focus
Features
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Master Algebra with Confidence. Algebra Flow is a free algebra trainer designed for students who want to sharpen their skills and build confidence in problem solving. Perfect for high school, SAT prep, or anyone brushing up on algebra. Stuck on a problem? Every question comes with step-by-step solutions to help you learn faster. Practice across key topics: • Linear Equations (one & two variables) • Quadratic Equations • Systems of Equations • Polynomial Simplification Algebra Flow is 100% free — no ads, no hidden costs. Just pure math practice.

Screenshots

Middle School Algebra4 screens
Algebra Flow3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Algebra Flow at 5.0 against Middle School Algebra's 3.7. Algebra Flow also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and review sentiment (100% vs 70%). Middle School Algebra's advantage is ratings volume (118 vs 19) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.1). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Middle School Algebra sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Algebra Flow asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Algebra Flow holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Middle School Algebra has 118 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Middle School Algebra's written reviews are positive against 100% of Algebra Flow's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Middle School Algebra versus Algebra Flow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMiddle School AlgebraAlgebra Flow
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (118 ratings)5.0 (19 ratings) — better
Positive reviews70.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings118 — better19
Update frequencyEvery 8 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMonkey In The Middle Apps LLCDavid Delatorre

Customer experience

Middle School Algebra

All ratings117 ratings
Positive65.8%
Neutral7.7%
Negative26.5%
Written reviews47 reviews
Positive70.2%
Neutral4.3%
Negative25.5%

Algebra Flow

All ratings19 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Middle School Algebra

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • Fonts against backgrounds are hard to read
  • Transparent menu overlaps make text unreadable
  • Glitchy
  • Can't write an equation properly
  • Game physics not great
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  • Problem sets need work
  • User interface lacking
  • Monkey sprite looks like it's twitching
  • Monkey moves very slowly
  • No Russian translation

Requested features

10 requests
  • Plain background option
  • Bolder font with color contrast
  • Larger text size
  • Darker/lighter backgrounds for clarity
  • Settings menu for tweaking font and background
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  • More intuitive interface
  • Clearer instructions on game modes
  • Fix font (larger, bold, drop-shadowed, highlighted)
  • Fix background image (lighter, transparency, turn off)
  • Reprogram the jumping game

Algebra Flow

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Middle School Algebra

One-time4
  • 100 Bananas$0.99
  • Pack of 6 More Quizzes$0.99
  • 500 Bananas$2.99
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  • 1000 Bananas$4.99
None

Algebra Flow

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Middle School Algebra free?
Middle School Algebra is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Algebra Flow free?
Algebra Flow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Middle School Algebra or Algebra Flow?
Algebra Flow is rated higher. Middle School Algebra averages 3.7 out of 5 from 118 ratings, while Algebra Flow averages 5.0 from 19 ratings.
Do Middle School Algebra or Algebra Flow have ads?
Neither Middle School Algebra nor Algebra Flow shows ads.

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