# MathUp vs POPOVA

The clearest difference is update cadence: POPOVA at daily against MathUp's every 6 months. POPOVA also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

MathUp ships an update every 6 months, POPOVA daily. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | MathUp | POPOVA |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/popova/id6792747952/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Daily** |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 34 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [IVAN FEOFANOV](https://appshunter.io/developer/1815590112) | [Sophara Hanbery](https://appshunter.io/developer/6792747954) |

## What reviewers say

### MathUp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mathup/id6746172280)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### POPOVA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/popova/id6792747952)

This app serves as a central hub for students of a math tutor. It provides access to schedules, online class links, recorded lessons, and direct communication with the instructor. Users can manage their subscriptions and choose between two visual themes.

**Highlights:** Lesson schedule with countdown, Direct online class entry, Recordings of past lessons, Chat with tutor (text, voice, video), Subscription and trial period management, Customizable themes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MathUp free?

MathUp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is POPOVA free?

POPOVA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do MathUp or POPOVA have ads?

Neither MathUp nor POPOVA shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MathUp or POPOVA?

MathUp ships an update every 6 months, and POPOVA daily. Most recently, MathUp was updated on October 24, 2026 and POPOVA on October 24, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*