Comparison

Netbooks vs MathMode

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

Head to head
About

Netbooks

Features
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Master maths in minutes with Netbooks. Transform your math experience for just R99/month. No contract, cancel anytime. Netbooks turns difficult math concepts into easy to understand videos. Our videos are aligned to the NSC and IEB syllabus for Grade 10 -12. Learn in way that works best for you: β€’Shortform videos for faster learning β€’Exam-focused content with mark allocation for every problem. β€’Study at your own pace - pause, rewind or skip ahead as needed. β€’Build your confidence in maths. You can access our complete library through the App or directly from your browser. Product Name: Netbooks Premium Product Details: - Type: Non-consumable - Description: Subscription - Duration: Monthly Subscription Feature: Membership Payments and Renewal: β€’ Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. β€’ Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. β€’ Subscriptions will be managed by the user and auto-renewal can be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Privacy policy: https://www.netbooks.live/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.netbooks.live/terms-of-service

About

MathMode

Features
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SAT Math practice, stripped to what matters. No ads. No distractions. No Wi-Fi required. Built for students who want a calm, focused way to improve their SAT Math score. Practice with carefully selected questions that target common traps, hidden shortcuts, and high-value concepts. Daily Practice adapts to your performance with 10 focused questions. Topic Practice lets you strengthen weak areas. Mock Exams simulate the adaptive structure of the real SAT, adjusting the second module based on your first. Review accuracy by topic, difficulty, and test history to understand your progress at a glance. Quiet, efficient, and designed for serious improvement.

Screenshots

Netbooks3 screens
MathMode4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MathMode at none against Netbooks's 1. MathMode also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Netbooks sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. MathMode asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Netbooks ships an update every 2 months, MathMode weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Netbooks versus MathMode: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetbooksMathMode
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size159 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNETBOOKSVIDEOLEARNINGSHUNTA NAMBA

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Netbooks

Subscriptions1
  • Netbooks Premium$4.991 Month
None

MathMode

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Netbooks free?
Netbooks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MathMode free?
MathMode is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Netbooks or MathMode have ads?
Neither Netbooks nor MathMode shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Netbooks or MathMode?
Netbooks ships an update every 2 months, and MathMode weekly. Most recently, Netbooks was updated on September 9, 2026 and MathMode on September 18, 2026.

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