Comparison

Oyster | Middle School Math vs Maya AI Tutor

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

Head to head
About

Oyster | Middle School Math

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OYSTER TURNS MATH FROM A LIST OF ASSIGNMENTS INTO A JOURNEY WORTH EXPLORING. Designed for Grades 5–8, Oyster helps students discover what’s coming next in math before they meet it in class. With a clear learning path, 4,000+ teacher-created interactive activities, and a game-like galaxy to explore, students always know what to learn, practice, and improve next. FLIPPED LEARNING: Learn before class. Practice with purpose. See yourself improve. WITH OYSTER, STUDENTS CAN: * Explore upcoming math topics before class and walk in prepared * Build skills across numbers, fractions, algebra, geometry, measurement, data, and probability * Learn by doing with number lines, matching, drawing, model building, object hunts, visual problem solving, and more * Turn daily practice into a habit with missions, streaks, rewards, and badges * Revisit challenging concepts and strengthen skills that need more practice * See progress across different math abilities with the Skill Crystal * Explore six unique worlds, unlock new avatars, and choose their own captain * Learn in an ad-free environment designed to keep the focus on math FOR PARENTS, OYSTER MAKES PROGRESS EASIER TO UNDERSTAND. See topic-by-topic progress, strengths, areas that need more practice, streaks, and achievements in one place. Daily time limits help families keep learning routines balanced. OYSTER PREMIUM Start for free and upgrade when you’re ready. Premium includes access to the full learning journey, unlimited energy, and exclusive avatars. Eligible users can start with a 7-day free trial. Payment is charged to the App Store account for the selected plan. The subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. Subscriptions can be managed or canceled in App Store account settings. PRIVACY POLICY: [https://getoyster.app/en/privacy](https://getoyster.app/en/privacy) TERMS OF USE: [https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/](https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/)

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Maya AI Tutor

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Hi. I'm Maya - a real tutor who lives in your room. Show me a page from today's notebook, or just tell me what you learned. In seconds I build a live lesson on the desk: questions, a board, and my voice explaining it the way a good teacher does. Not a chatbot. A lesson. Two lessons free. No credit card. HOMEWORK, DECODED - Snap the page, get it explained step by step - Math, reading, English, science and more, at the right level - Stuck at 8pm? Maya is already in the room SHE TALKS, AND SHE REMEMBERS Real voice, real patience, no rushing. Maya keeps a streak and a memory - she knows what was hard last time and picks up there. A mentor, not a lesson that vanishes. A HOUSE THAT GROWS Every topic can unlock a new room: the lab, the library, the music room. Learn, and the world gets bigger. They come back for the room and stay for the lesson. BUILT FOR REAL HOMES - Talk, tap, or snap a photo of the page - Lessons you can touch, not just chat - No ads inside the lesson - Parent controls and a clear privacy page Maya uses AI to plan lessons and speak. A parent should be nearby for younger learners. Photos and voice are used to build the lesson - see Privacy for details. What did you learn today? MAYA PLUS (OPTIONAL AUTO-RENEWING SUBSCRIPTION) Maya Plus Monthly β€” 1 month β€” price shown in the App Store Maya Plus Yearly β€” 1 year β€” price shown in the App Store Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation. The subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings β†’ Apple ID β†’ Subscriptions. Restore purchases is available in the app. Privacy Policy: https://maya-tutor.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://maya-tutor.com/terms

Screenshots

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Maya AI Tutor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Maya AI Tutor at 15.0 against Oyster | Middle School Math's 17.2. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Oyster | Middle School Math sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and Maya AI Tutor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Oyster | Middle School Math ships an update fortnightly, Maya AI Tutor every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Oyster | Middle School Math versus Maya AI Tutor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOyster | Middle School MathMaya AI Tutor
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightly β€” betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS17.215.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size70 MB58 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperBulvar.co LimitedMichal Topchiashvili

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Oyster | Middle School Math

Subscriptions5
  • Oyster Premium (Yearly)$19.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly Full Math Lessons$19.991 Month
  • Oyster Premium (Monthly)7 Days trial$19.991 Month
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  • Oyster Premium (Yearly)7 Days trial$129.001 Year
  • Premium Yearly Full Math Lessons2 variants$129.991 Year
2 purchases

Maya AI Tutor

Subscriptions2
  • Maya Plus Monthly$14.991 Month
  • Maya Plus Yearly$149.991 Year

Questions

Is Oyster | Middle School Math free?
Oyster | Middle School Math is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Maya AI Tutor free?
Maya AI Tutor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Oyster | Middle School Math or Maya AI Tutor have ads?
Neither Oyster | Middle School Math nor Maya AI Tutor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Oyster | Middle School Math or Maya AI Tutor?
Oyster | Middle School Math ships an update fortnightly, and Maya AI Tutor every 3 weeks. Most recently, Oyster | Middle School Math was updated on October 24, 2026 and Maya AI Tutor on October 24, 2026.

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