Comparison

BaseLearn by ChatStick vs Mathio

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

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About

BaseLearn by ChatStick

Features
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BaseLearn helps students, developers, and curious learners understand number systems through practice, not memorization. Convert instantly between Binary, Decimal, Octal, and Hexadecimal while you type. Then open a guided explanation to see exactly how each result was calculated. Why BaseLearn: - Real-time base conversion with clean, readable results - Step-by-step explanation mode for deeper understanding - Structured lesson path with progress, XP, and streak tracking - Quiz modes that build speed and accuracy - History and favorites to revisit important conversions - Advanced tools for practical binary/hex workflows What you can do: - Convert values across major number bases in seconds - Group binary digits for easier reading - Learn core concepts with 14 focused lessons - Practice with multiple quiz types, including a timed challenge - Use utility tools such as Two’s Complement, Bit Length View, Fractional Converter, Custom Base (2-36), and ASCII Table Premium: - One-time purchase (no subscription) - Unlock full lessons, all quiz types, and full tool access - Remove ads and free-tier limits Whether you are preparing for exams, learning computer science fundamentals, or refreshing your base-conversion skills, BaseLearn gives you a fast and structured way to improve every day.

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Mathio

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Math, made simple. Practice that remembers your mistakes. Mathio is a calm, focused math trainer for school, homework, exam prep, university refreshers, and self-study. Short lessons, a spaced-repetition review queue, a mistake book, and a formula reference work together in one clean learning flow. WHO MATHIO IS FOR • Students who want structured practice for homework, quizzes, and finals • Learners preparing for exams who prefer short, mixed sessions to random worksheets • Parents looking for a clear math app without ads or leaderboards • Self-learners rebuilding fundamentals in algebra, calculus, statistics, finance, or discrete math • Anyone who learns better with a few focused minutes every day than with one stressful cram session ▸ EASY START A short onboarding with a quick level check. After that, the Continue card always suggests your next lesson. ▸ DAILY GOAL + STREAKS Set a daily goal and build a streak. Streak freezes cover the days you miss. ▸ SPACED REPETITION Questions come back in your Review queue after 1 day, 3 days, 1 week, 2 weeks, and 1 month. ▸ MISTAKE BOOK Every missed question is saved and returns in a focused drill until you answer it correctly on two separate days. ▸ HINTS + STEP-BY-STEP SOLUTIONS Stuck? Open a hint. Wrong answer? You see the full worked solution right in the exercise. ▸ MATH KEYPAD Enter answers on a keypad made for math: numbers, fractions, powers, roots, and π. Extra keys like a comma or comparison signs appear when a question needs them. ▸ EXAM SPRINT (PREMIUM) 10 mixed questions from your review queue, your weak spots, and your next lesson. Great for quick exam prep. ▸ FORMULAS + SEARCH Bookmark formulas as you learn them, and search across topics, lessons, and formulas. ▸ STATS Follow your progress with statistics and an activity calendar. ▸ DAILY REMINDER An optional reminder that skips the days you've already practiced. ▸ SIRI + SHORTCUTS Say "Practice math with Mathio" to jump straight into practice. ▸ BUILT FOR EVERYONE Dark mode, VoiceOver, larger text sizes, iPhone and iPad. Available in 25 languages. ▸ PRIVACY-CONSCIOUS Learning progress stays on your device. No ads, no leaderboards. Mathio does not sell personal data. RevenueCat is used only to validate subscriptions. TOPICS Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Calculus, Geometry, Trigonometry, Statistics, Linear Algebra, Financial Math, and Discrete Math. 63 lessons and 315 questions (multiple choice, true/false, and typed answers) cover fractions, percentages, negative numbers, linear equations, the quadratic formula, logarithms, limits, derivatives, the chain rule, integrals, the Pythagorean theorem, the unit circle, the laws of sines and cosines, probability, regression, vectors, matrices, compound interest, budgeting, loans, taxes and discounts, logic, sets, truth tables, modular arithmetic, graphs, and more. FREE AND PREMIUM Free: the first lesson of every topic, plus review, daily goal, and streak. Premium unlocks all lessons, guided learning paths, Exam Sprint, and the full mistake drill. Plans: • Annual — 7-day free trial for new subscribers, Family Sharing • Monthly • Weekly — 3-day free trial for new subscribers A free trial can be used once per Apple ID. Prices are shown in the app and may vary by country. Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel any time in your Apple ID settings. Privacy: https://meloxkgz-ship-it.github.io/mathio/privacy Terms: https://meloxkgz-ship-it.github.io/mathio/terms From fractions to derivatives. Two minutes a day is enough.

Screenshots

BaseLearn by ChatStick4 screens
Mathio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Mathio at none against BaseLearn by ChatStick's shown. Mathio also leads on iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. BaseLearn by ChatStick sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Mathio sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

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BaseLearn by ChatStick versus Mathio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBaseLearn by ChatStickMathio
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 3 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.018.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChatStick Company LimitedFilippos Kagkiouzls

In-app purchases

1 purchases

BaseLearn by ChatStick

One-time1
  • BaseLearn Premium Unlock$1.99
3 purchases

Mathio

Subscriptions3
  • Mathio Premium3 Days trial$12.997 Days
  • Mathio Premium$44.991 Year
  • Mathio Premium7 Days trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is BaseLearn by ChatStick free?
BaseLearn by ChatStick is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mathio free?
Mathio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BaseLearn by ChatStick or Mathio have ads?
BaseLearn by ChatStick shows ads; Mathio does not.

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