Comparison

Math Monster vs Algebra Handbook

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

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About

Math Monster

This app transforms algebra practice into an engaging adventure where solving equations helps you tame monsters. Master various algebra skills through interactive gameplay, with no timers or pressure, and collect unique monsters tied to each skill.

Highlights
  • Monster taming through equation solving
  • 7 distinct algebra trails
  • Mixed practice modes
  • No timers or game overs
  • Clue system for assistance
  • Monster collection tied to skills
  • Session review and stats
Features
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Turn algebra practice into an adventure. Math Monster - Algebra 1 turns solving equations into a monster-taming journey. Every correct answer weakens a wild math monster. Get enough right in a row and it joins your collection. 7 algebra trails to master: • One-step equations • Two-step equations • Combining like terms • Distributing • Variables on both sides • Basic inequalities • Slope-intercept graphing Practice one skill at a time, or pick Mixed Adventure to mix them up. Built for real learning, not pressure: • No timers and no game overs so you take the time you need • Stuck? Reveal clues that walk you through the steps • Build streaks for bonus XP and level up over time • Review every session and question you missed, with stats and incorrect answers explained Collect them all! Six monsters - from the leafy Mossquatch to the star-mapping Cosmicat - each tied to a different algebra skill. Tame them all to complete your collection. Whether you're brushing up before a test or working through Algebra 1 for the first time, Math Monster - Algebra 1 makes practice fun.

About

Algebra Handbook

Features
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Algebra Handbook is an offline guide to school algebra and the beginnings of calculus: 159 articles in 16 topics, each with the key formula, a clear explanation, worked examples and the mistakes to avoid. EVERY TOPIC IN ONE PLACE Numbers and calculations, powers, polynomials, algebraic fractions, roots, linear equations and systems, quadratic equations, other equations and systems, inequalities, functions and graphs, sequences and progressions, exponents and logarithms, trigonometry, derivatives, antiderivatives and integrals, combinatorics and probability. SEE WHY IT IS TRUE 119 rules and theorems come with a proof or a derivation, from the quadratic formula to the derivative of sine. 17 visual proofs show the idea in pictures, step by step: the square of a sum, completing the square, the sum 1 + 2 + … + n, the unit circle and more. GRAPHS THAT MOVE 39 live graphs: move the sliders and watch the parabola shift, the sine wave stretch, the exponential grow and the tangent line slide along the curve. A SOLVER THAT SHOWS ITS WORK 20 step-by-step solvers take your own numbers: linear, quadratic and biquadratic equations, systems, inequalities, absolute values, progressions, gcd and lcm, fractions, roots, logarithms, exponential and trigonometric equations, the vertex of a parabola, function analysis, the tangent line, integrals and combinatorics. Check your homework and see exactly where a mistake happened. PRACTICE WITHOUT END 16 practice topics generate new problems every time, with instant feedback, an explanation after each answer, stars and a count of solved problems. LEARN FROM EXAMPLES AND MISTAKES 318 fully worked examples and 555 typical mistakes that cost marks. "When it applies" shows exactly where a rule stops working. REVISION TOOLS A cheat sheet of formulas without the explanations, 20 reference tables (squares and cubes, primes, divisibility rules, trigonometric values, reduction formulas, derivatives, antiderivatives and more), a table of notation and a step-by-step guide to solving problems. FIND IT FAST Search by rule, formula or keyword, filter by topic or by favorites. TWENTY LANGUAGES English, Spanish, Arabic, French, Hindi, Thai, Russian, German, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, Turkish, Vietnamese, Japanese, Korean and Simplified and Traditional Chinese. Formulas follow each language's school notation, for example tan x or tg x, and the decimal point or comma. Written as a study aid and a quick reference following standard school treatments of algebra. Corrections are welcome at the support address. Algebra Pro An AI algebra tutor right on your device Problem scanner: recognize text from a photo and check it before asking the tutor AI requires iOS 26 and a compatible device with Apple Intelligence enabled. Monthly · Yearly · Lifetime. You can manage or cancel your subscription in Settings › Apple ID › Subscriptions. One-time purchase. No automatic renewal. Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Math Monster4 screens
Algebra Handbook4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Math Monster at none against Algebra Handbook's 3. Algebra Handbook's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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. Algebra Handbook sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Math Monster asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Math Monster versus Algebra Handbook: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMath MonsterAlgebra Handbook
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAdam MurrayOleg Korunov

In-app purchases

None

Math Monster

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Algebra Handbook

Subscriptions2
  • Algebra Pro — Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Algebra Pro — Yearly7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Algebra Pro — Lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is Math Monster free?
Math Monster is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Algebra Handbook free?
Algebra Handbook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Math Monster or Algebra Handbook have ads?
Neither Math Monster nor Algebra Handbook shows ads.

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