Lemma vs Maths Tutor
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Lemma
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Stop copying. Start understanding. Stuck on a maths problem? Lemma isn't another calculator that just gives you the answer. Itβs a Socratic Tutor that guides you through the logic, step-by-step. SCAN & LEARN: Point your camera at any handwritten or printed problem. Lemmaβs advanced Vision engine recognises the maths and brings it to life on a digital blackboard. SOCRATIC DIALOGUE: Instead of just showing the result, Lemma asks the right questions. It identifies the gaps in your knowledge and provides hints that help you bridge them yourself. BEAUTIFUL LATEX RENDERING: Maths should look like maths. Lemma renders every equation in crisp, professional LaTeX, making complex calculus and algebra easy to read. FEATURES: Instant maths recognition (Handwritten & Printed). Intelligent, curriculum-aware Socratic hints. Support for GCSE and A -Level topics, as well as Undergraduate and Postgraduate modules. History of all your solved sessions. Clean, distraction-free interface. Master the logic. Own the result. Get Lemma. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Maths Tutor
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Make maths the part of the day your child actually looks forward to. Maths Tutor turns UK-curriculum maths practice into a game worth playing. Children earn XP, build daily streaks and unlock badges as they master real skills, from counting and times tables all the way to GCSE-level algebra and geometry. Built for ages 5 to 16, it follows the England national curriculum across Key Stages 1 to 4. WHY CHILDREN LOVE IT - Earn XP, level up and collect badges for every bit of effort - Daily streaks that turn practice into a habit - Interactive tap-and-drag questions, not just multiple choice - Satisfying celebrations for every correct answer - Hundreds of lessons spanning every key stage WHY PARENTS TRUST IT - Follow your child's progress, XP and completed lessons - Link more than one child to a single family account - Real UK curriculum coverage (KS1, KS2, KS3 and KS4 / GCSE) - No third-party advertising - Built with children's privacy in mind (UK GDPR and the Children's Code) FREE TO START Maths Tutor is free to download, with a set number of exercises each day. Premium unlocks unlimited daily practice and the full experience. Start your child's maths adventure today: learning that genuinely feels like play.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Maths Tutor at none against Lemma's 1. Maths Tutor also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. Lemma sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Maths Tutor asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Lemma | Maths Tutor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | β |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 16.4 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 109 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SHAUNAK NAVIN DESAI | JONATHAN JAMES BERESFORD |
In-app purchases
Lemma
- Lemma Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
Maths Tutor
No in-app purchases









