Comparison

Vector Mountain vs Miles

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

Head to head
About

Vector Mountain

Features
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Master Algebra 1 one step at a time with a complete, Common Core-aligned course built to be seen, heard, practiced, and questioned. Vector Mountain guides learners from algebra foundations and equations through functions, systems, exponents, radicals, polynomials, factoring, quadratics, and statistics. Built for independent learners and homeschool families, the course includes 16 chapters, 103 lessons, and more than 400 focused videos. COMMON CORE-ALIGNED FROM START TO FINISH The curriculum is aligned to the Common Core State Standards for high school algebra, so lessons, practice, review, quizzes, and tests work together to build a complete Algebra 1 foundation. WHY VECTOR MOUNTAIN FEELS DIFFERENT • See and hear each idea. Short visual lessons, spoken walkthroughs, and read-aloud questions make the math easier to follow. • Show your work your way. Write directly on screen, photograph or upload paper work, or enter a final answer with the math keypad. • Get feedback on the work you actually did. Vector Mountain checks your submitted work and final answer together, so feedback can address the steps—not just the result. • Ask Vector when you get stuck. Speak naturally or type a question to get a contextual hint, explanation, or next step with spoken help and math on screen. • Explore graphs up close. Open graphs, zoom in, and focus on the details that matter. • Learn from every solution. Review worked reasoning step by step and listen as explanations are read aloud. • Keep the whole climb in view. Track progress across lessons, questions, and chapters. A CONSISTENT PATH THROUGH ALGEBRA 1 Each lesson moves through Learn, Warm-up, Core Practice, optional Challenge, and SAT Practice. Daily spiral review mixes new skills with earlier ideas, while chapter quizzes and tests help learners see what has stuck. Free access includes every Learn and Review section, plus limited daily practice and Ask Vector questions. A membership unlocks unlimited practice and Ask Vector questions, along with Challenge, SAT Practice, quizzes, and tests. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Vector Mountain offers auto-renewing subscriptions that unlock full membership access: • Individual Monthly Duration: 1 month Price: $24.99 USD per month Coverage: 1 student • Individual Annual Duration: 1 year Price: $179.99 USD per year Coverage: 1 student • Family Annual Duration: 1 year Price: $239.99 USD per year Coverage: Up to 4 learner profiles within one Vector Mountain account Prices may vary by country or region. Payment will be charged to your Apple Account when you confirm your purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your Apple Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period at the price of your selected plan. You can manage subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal in your Apple Account Settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://vectormountain.com/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Miles

This app helps students focus during lectures and study sessions by locking distracting apps and providing AI-generated lecture summaries and key notes. It offers features for managing schedules, asking in-app questions, and exporting notes for further study.

Highlights
  • AI-powered lecture summarization
  • Distracting app blocker
  • In-class Q&A
  • Customizable study timers
  • Schedule integration
  • Note export functionality
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Miles takes the notes. You pay attention. Start Class Mode when the lecture begins. Miles puts on his headphones, keeps track of what your professor says, and keeps the distracting apps you choose locked until class ends. Calls always get through. When class is over, Miles hands you your notes: • A clear summary of the lecture • Key notes with when each topic was discussed • Exam mentions and important callouts • Key terms and to-dos LOST FOR A MINUTE? Tap "I'm lost" and Miles catches you up on the last few minutes. Have a question but don't want to raise your hand? Ask Miles during class. He answers using what your professor has said so far, without leaving Class Mode. STUDY MODE Studying on your own? Miles locks the same apps while you study. The mic stays off. • A timer (25, 50 or 90 minutes, or until you stop) or Pomodoro rounds with breaks • Your apps unlock by themselves for each break and when the session ends • Studying for a class? Its notes are one tap away • See your focus time for the week, in class and studying, and a streak that counts both MADE FOR REAL SCHEDULES • Add your classes from a screenshot of your schedule • Get a heads-up before class: "Physics starts in 5 minutes. Ready to focus?" • Choose how strict Miles is, in class and while you study: from no way out to a few emergency unlocks YOUR NOTES ARE YOURS Review your summaries, key notes and transcripts anytime. Export them to study with your favorite AI chatbot, your notes app, or whatever works for you. Before an exam, Miles puts all your lectures of a class together in one summary, with everything that was said about the exam. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account. No email. Class audio is turned into text right on your iPhone and is never stored. Study Mode never uses the microphone. Delete everything anytime from Profile. Requires iPhone 12 or later with iOS 26. MILES PRO Choose a yearly or monthly plan. New subscribers get a 7-day free trial on the plans that offer one, shown before you subscribe. Payment is charged to your Apple ID when you confirm your purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel your subscription in Settings › Apple ID › Subscriptions. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Vector Mountain4 screens
Miles4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Miles at every 3 days against Vector Mountain's every 6 weeks. Vector Mountain's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, 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. Vector Mountain sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per month and Miles sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Vector Mountain ships an update every 6 weeks, Miles every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Vector Mountain versus Miles: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVector MountainMiles
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB68 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLEARN MOUNTAIN LLCGerman Del Rio

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Vector Mountain

Subscriptions3
  • Individual Monthly1 Month trial$24.991 Month
  • Individual Annual1 Year trial$179.991 Year
  • Family Annual1 Year trial$239.991 Year
3 purchases

Miles

Subscriptions3
  • Miles Pro Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Miles Pro Yearly (Student)7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Miles Pro Yearly7 Days trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Vector Mountain free?
Vector Mountain is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Miles free?
Miles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Vector Mountain or Miles have ads?
Neither Vector Mountain nor Miles shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Vector Mountain or Miles?
Vector Mountain ships an update every 6 weeks, and Miles every 3 days. Most recently, Vector Mountain was updated on October 25, 2026 and Miles on October 29, 2026.

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