Comparison

Fraction Calculator with Work vs Alchemy

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

Head to head
About

Fraction Calculator with Work

This app helps students in grades 3-9 with fraction homework and general fraction problems. It shows step-by-step solutions, converts between fraction types, and offers a quiz mode with adjustable difficulty. It also includes a decimal calculator.

Highlights
  • Step-by-step fraction solutions
  • Mixed and improper fraction conversion
  • Quiz mode with difficulty levels
  • Decimal calculator functionality
  • Supports up to 5-digit numerators/denominators
  • Simplest form results
Features
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Use as a fraction homework helper for grades 3-9 or for general fraction problems. See all work steps for fraction problem solution. Switch between mixed and improper fractions. Switch to quiz mode and enter answers to randomly generated fraction problems. Switch to decimal mode for common calculator functions. Press ? button for usage help. More calculator features: • Shows full fraction solution steps when the Show Work button is pressed. • Shows the decimal equivalent of fractions as they are entered. • Shows the fraction equivalent of decimals as they are entered. • Converts between Mixed and Improper fractions by changing Mixed mode. • Supports up to 4 digit numerators and denominators. • Shows result in simplest form for fractions with factors up to 541. • Allows selecting from three quiz difficulty levels. • Shows hints when needed in quiz mode. • Allows moving between fields using touch or arrow buttons. This universal App will run on all your iPhones and iPads running iOS 26 or later. Decimal mode functionality increases with screen size.

About

Alchemy

Features
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Alchemy Lite: a free periodic table and molar mass calculator for students, teachers and curious minds. MOLAR MASS CALCULATOR • Type formulas such as H2O or Ca(OH)2 • See the mass of each element and the atom count, with the working INTERACTIVE PERIODIC TABLE • Tap any element for its photo, summary and technical data • Density, melting and boiling points, electronegativity, electron configuration and more • Zoom the table and share an element's data with one tap TRY A 3D CRYSTAL — FREE • Rotate and zoom a rock salt (NaCl) unit cell • See how the atom count and density are worked out NEED MORE? Alchemy PRO adds 3D crystal structures, spectroscopy, XRD analysis, a virtual lab and offline use. Alchemy Lite stays free. Languages: app interface in English. Alchemy PRO's interface is in English and Thai.

Screenshots

Fraction Calculator with Work4 screens
Alchemy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Alchemy at every 2 months against Fraction Calculator with Work's every 8 months. Alchemy also leads on iOS requirement (16.6 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fraction Calculator with Work ships an update every 8 months, Alchemy every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Fraction Calculator with Work versus Alchemy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFraction Calculator with WorkAlchemy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTarek HaidarRajaphan Padithaporn

In-app purchases

None

Fraction Calculator with Work

No in-app purchases

None

Alchemy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Fraction Calculator with Work free?
Fraction Calculator with Work is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Alchemy free?
Alchemy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Fraction Calculator with Work or Alchemy have ads?
Neither Fraction Calculator with Work nor Alchemy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Fraction Calculator with Work or Alchemy?
Fraction Calculator with Work ships an update every 8 months, and Alchemy every 2 months. Most recently, Fraction Calculator with Work was updated on November 6, 2026 and Alchemy on November 11, 2026.

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