MAC Algebra vs College Pre
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MAC Algebra
This app offers students essential formulas and symbols for college algebra. It includes a dedicated notes section for in-class use or later review, aiding homework and study.
- Key formulas and symbols
- Reference and study aid
- Homework assistance
- Notes section
- In-class notes
- Review notes
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MAC Algebra is for student taking College Algebra. It provides students with key formulas and symbols to reference and study to assist with your homework. MAC Algebra also contains a notes section for taking notes in class or writing a review to study later.
College Pre
This app offers a comprehensive College Pre-Algebra curriculum with video lessons, practice exercises, and assessments. It allows users to follow courses sequentially or find specific topics, with progress tracking and review materials.
- Video instruction
- Guided practice
- Tests and quizzes
- Diagnostic assessments
- Worksheets and notes
- Progress tracking
- Chapter reviews
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YourTeacher provides a complete curriculum for College Pre-Algebra with a personal math teacher. Search for the exact lesson you need or simply take the courses from start to finish. Every lesson features video instruction, guided practice, tests, background modules, diagnostic quizzes, worksheets, notes, and more. Track your progress with our dynamic grade report and use the chapter reviews and final exam to solidify your knowledge. 3-Day Free Trial! Cancel at any time during the first 3 days after you’ve purchased the program and you will not be charged for the purchase! Terms of use: https://storage.googleapis.com/mathhelp/content/license/license-terms-and-conditions.pdf Privacy Policy https://storage.googleapis.com/mathhelp/content/license/privacy.pdf
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: MAC Algebra at 5.0 against College Pre's 4.5. MAC Algebra also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). College Pre's advantage is ratings volume (17 vs 1). On price, update cadence, 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. College Pre sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. MAC Algebra asks for nothing beyond the download.
MAC Algebra holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: College Pre has 17 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
MAC Algebra ships an update every 5 months, College Pre every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MAC Algebra | College Pre |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.5 (17 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 17 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months — better | Every 10 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Spade Apps, LLC | YourTeacher.com |
Customer experience
MAC Algebra
College Pre
In-app purchases
MAC Algebra
No in-app purchases
College Pre
- College Pre-Algebra Monthly3 Days trial$9.991 Month
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