Comparison

Kimsa vs MathStride

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

Head to head
About

Kimsa

Features
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Master math by doing it โ€” not by watching videos. Kimsa generates unlimited, calculator-free practice problems and, on every wrong answer, tells you the EXACT mistake you made and how to fix it. No two sessions repeat, everything works offline, and it tracks what you've truly mastered. WHAT'S INSIDE โ€ข Algebra I & II / Precalculus, Geometry, and SAT / SSAT / ISEE / HSPT math โ€ข Unlimited problems generated on your device โ€” fresh every time, no repeats โ€ข Exact-answer, calculator-free work: clean integers, fractions, and radicals โ€ข Every wrong multiple-choice option is a NAMED mistake ("distributed only the first term," "flipped the inequality") โ€” so you learn the why, not just the what โ€ข A timed practice placement test with a predicted score โ€ข Mastery tracking + spaced repetition that resurfaces topics right before you'd forget them โ€ข A personalized study plan that maps your gaps and schedules the fix โ€ข A parent progress report: readiness, recurring mistakes, time on task FREE FOR 7 DAYS, THEN SUBSCRIBE Try everything free for 7 days โ€” full access, no limits. After the trial, a subscription keeps your access to unlimited practice, the timed placement test, mastery tracking, the study plan, progress reports, and the AI tutor: โ€ข Step-by-step walkthroughs of any problem โ€ข A fresh worked example when you're stuck โ€ข "How to think about it" coaching Homework Help โ€” paste your OWN problem and get taught how to solve it โ€” is included with the Premium plan. WORKS OFFLINE ยท NO PERSONAL INFO The practice engine runs on your device โ€” no internet needed once installed. We collect no name, no email, and no personal information. SUBSCRIPTION Auto-renewing. Cancel anytime in Settings โ€” cancel before the 7-day free trial ends and you won't be charged. Payment is charged to your Apple ID; it renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the period ends. BUILT TO BE CORRECT Every problem resolves to an exact answer that's machine-checked โ€” no wrong answer keys, no calculator decimals. Just honest, hand-solvable math. Great for summer refresh, leveling up during the year, and prepping for placement or entrance exams. TERMS & PRIVACY Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://kimsa.ai/privacy

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MathStride

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MathStride is math practice that finally feels like math class โ€” you write your answers by hand, right on the screen, with a finger or Apple Pencil. Every solved problem is a stride. Tell MathStride the grade and what to work on, and it builds practice sets that fit โ€” from counting to calculus. Each answer is checked as soon as you submit it, and progress builds toward the skills you chose. No printing, no busywork, no ads. HOW IT WORKS โ€ข Pick skills โ€” describe the learner and get a grade-fitted list of skills to work toward. Optionally focus on your state's program (Common Core, California, New York, Texas) and add advanced AP-style topics. โ€ข Solve on screen โ€” problems appear one at a time. Write the answer the way you would on paper; submit and keep moving while checking happens in the background. โ€ข See real progress โ€” per-problem results, a walkthrough of every answer after each set, and a goal that completes when the skills are mastered. FOR PARENTS MathStride is set up and owned by an adult; a child practices under your account and supervision. Answers written on screen are processed to check them and never stored. You can delete the account โ€” and all its data โ€” any time, right in the app. FREE AND PLUS Every account includes 3 free practice sets per month. MathStride Plus gives 50 sets per month. Independently created educational software โ€” not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by any standards organization or exam program. โ€” Subscription โ€” MathStride Plus is an auto-renewing monthly subscription ($9.99/month) that gives 50 practice sets per month. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://mathstride.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://mathstride.app/privacy

Screenshots

Kimsa4 screens
MathStride4 screens

Verdict

The call

Kimsa and MathStride are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters โ€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them โ€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Kimsa sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and MathStride sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Kimsa versus MathStride: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKimsaMathStride
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 โ€” better17.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size11 MB1 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperJEREMIAH LEE LAWRANCENANODEVX LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Kimsa

Subscriptions2
  • AI Tutor7 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • AI Tutor+$9.991 Month
1 purchases

MathStride

Subscriptions1
  • MathStride Plus$9.991 Month

Questions

Is Kimsa free?
Kimsa is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MathStride free?
MathStride is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Kimsa or MathStride have ads?
Neither Kimsa nor MathStride shows ads.

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