Comparison

Mathstep vs ArchitectWords

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

Head to head
About

Mathstep

Features
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MathStep is a smart tutor app for university entrance prep and higher-level mathematics. It presents solutions step by step, helping you grasp not only answers but the thinking process. Key Features Step-by-step guidance: Breaks problems into clear, ordered steps Clean math display: Professional, easy-to-read expressions Similar problems: Auto-generated practice with detailed explanations Learning history: Review past problems and answers anytime Advanced keypad: Supports exam-level functions Multi-language: Japanese, English, Korean, and Chinese Who It’s For High school students preparing for entrance exams, university students deepening their skills, adult learners revisiting math, and teachers seeking effective classroom tools. MathStep organizes complex equations into manageable steps—from algebra and calculus to trigonometry and beyond—guiding you with a clear, calm approach. Download MathStep to build understanding and measurable progress.

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ArchitectWords

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ArchitectWords(建築士単語帳)は、建築士試験対策のための単語学習アプリです。 重要単語をカード形式で効率よく暗記できるよう設計されています。 【主な機能】 ・表裏カードによる単語学習 ・カテゴリ別学習(計画・法規・構造・施工・環境設備) ・お気に入り / 苦手管理 ・暗記済み管理 ・シャッフル学習 ・単語検索 ・自分だけの単語追加・編集・削除 ・オフライン利用対応 学習データはすべて端末内に保存されます。 ログイン不要ですぐに利用できます。 【広告について】 アプリ下部にバナー広告が表示されます。 アプリ内課金により広告を永久に削除できます。

Screenshots

Mathstep4 screens
ArchitectWords3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mathstep at none against ArchitectWords's 1. Mathstep also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). ArchitectWords's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price 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. ArchitectWords sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Mathstep asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
Mathstep versus ArchitectWords: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMathstepArchitectWords
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTakao AmbeKAZUHIRO ISHIBASHI

In-app purchases

None

Mathstep

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

ArchitectWords

One-time1
  • 広告を非表示$1.99

Questions

Is Mathstep free?
Mathstep is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ArchitectWords free?
ArchitectWords is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Mathstep or ArchitectWords have ads?
Mathstep shows ads; ArchitectWords does not.

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