Comparison

MathsEng vs Explanova

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

Head to head
About

MathsEng

Features
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Break the language barrier in maths learning! This app helps you understand and practice key mathematics concepts in English, while offering support in your native language. With quizzes, a multilingual dictionary, games, and videos, students and teachers can confidently explore topics like algebra, arithmetic, geometry, and more — across 6 European languages. Perfect for international learners, bilingual classrooms, and Erasmus+ projects.

About

Explanova

This app provides step-by-step solutions to homework problems across STEM subjects. It features an avatar tutor who explains each micro-step on an interactive whiteboard, offering support in multiple languages. Designed for students and lifelong learners, it aims to foster understanding rather than just providing answers.

Highlights
  • Photo-based problem submission
  • Step-by-step whiteboard explanations
  • Avatar tutor with voice guidance
  • Multi-language support
  • Personalized learning paths
  • Parent dashboard
  • Ad-free learning environment
Features
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The Tutor That Never Skips a Step. Snap a photo of any homework problem and watch it get solved the way a great teacher would: every micro-step written out on a whiteboard, nothing hidden, nothing skipped. Explanova is the family S.T.E.M. tutoring app for K-12 through college: math, science, engineering, and computer science. Most homework apps hand you an answer. Explanova teaches. MEET COACH NOVA Your live avatar tutor explains each solution out loud on an interactive whiteboard, complete with diagrams that make concepts click. Always patient, always available, and she never skips a step. ASK ANY WAY YOU WANT • Snap a photo of a worksheet or textbook page, even multi-problem pages • Ask by voice • Type it in Explanova reads the problem and gets straight to work. EVERY MICRO-STEP SHOWN No hidden math. No "and then a miracle happens." Every arithmetic move, substitution, and unit conversion is written out so learners understand the how, not just the answer. A VOICE TUTOR IN 4 LANGUAGES Quintara, the voice tutor, guides learners in English, Spanish, Chinese, and Hindi. KEEP LEARNING BEYOND THE PROBLEM A personal learning path plus curated, kid-safe YouTube recommendations turn one homework question into real understanding. BUILT FOR FAMILIES • Child profiles use first name and grade only, no unnecessary personal data • PIN-protected profiles give every learner their own space • Parent dashboard shows every problem solved and every topic explored • No ads, no chat, no social features: a learning-only environment SUBJECTS COVERED Elementary math through calculus, linear algebra, and statistics. Biology, chemistry, and physics through quantum. Circuit analysis, statics, and engineering fundamentals. Python, Java, MATLAB, and AP Computer Science prep. WHO IT'S FOR Students from kindergarten through college, parents who want homework time without the battle, and lifelong learners brushing up on skills. 24/7, whenever the question comes up. An Explanova account is required to sign in. Questions? We'd love to hear from you: support@explanova.ai Homework help that shows its work. Every problem. Every step. Privacy Policy: https://explanova.ai/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

MathsEng4 screens
Explanova4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MathsEng at none against Explanova's 4. Explanova's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Explanova sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $99.99 per month. MathsEng asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MathsEng ships an update every 2 months, Explanova every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
MathsEng versus Explanova: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMathsEngExplanova
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGIRIFT EGITIM TEKNOLOJILERI YAZILIM VE DANISMANLIK SANAYI VE TICARET LIMITED SIRKETIExplanova LLC

In-app purchases

None

MathsEng

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Explanova

Subscriptions4
  • Explorer$99.991 Month
  • Crew$199.991 Month
  • Academy$399.991 Month
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  • Explorer$899.991 Year

Questions

Is MathsEng free?
MathsEng is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Explanova free?
Explanova is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MathsEng or Explanova have ads?
Neither MathsEng nor Explanova shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MathsEng or Explanova?
MathsEng ships an update every 2 months, and Explanova every 4 days. Most recently, MathsEng was updated on October 10, 2026 and Explanova on October 4, 2026.

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