# Pyonkee vs Maphi

The clearest difference is rating: Maphi at 4.6 against Pyonkee's 3.7. Maphi also leads on review sentiment (93% vs 62%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months). Pyonkee's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Maphi sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Pyonkee asks for nothing beyond the download.

Maphi holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 53 and 39 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Pyonkee's written reviews are positive against 93% of Maphi's.

Pyonkee ships an update every 4 months, Maphi fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pyonkee | Maphi |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (53 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pyonkee/id905012686/reviews) | **[4.6 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maphi-the-math-app/id1276181580/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **53** | 39 |
| Positive reviews | 61.5% of reviews | **93.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 137 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13 | **10** |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SoftUmeYa, LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/905012689) | [Edutapps GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1276181579) |

## What reviewers say

### Pyonkee

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pyonkee/id905012686)

This app offers a real programming environment for creating games, animations, and stories using visual blocks. It's inspired by Scratch and optimized for touch devices, allowing users to learn logic, creativity, and collaboration through coding.

**Highlights:** Visual block-based programming, Create games, animations, and stories, Optimized for touch devices, Import sounds and pictures, Share projects easily, Connect with micro:bit, Utilize iPad sensors

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Familiarity to Scratch
- 👍 Good for learning to code
- 👍 Works offline
- 👍 Accessible on mobile
- 👍 Nostalgic for older Scratch users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Ripoff of Scratch
- 👎 Confusing interface
- 👎 Bugs and glitches
- 👎 Performance issues (slow, crashes)
- 👎 Limited features compared to modern Scratch

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when importing photos
- App kicks user out
- Blocks not working
- Stamp and select features not working
- Forever if block issue

**Requested features**

- Update to Scratch 2.0/3.0
- Support for .sb3 and .sjr files
- Add clone blocks
- Add original Scratch Cat sprite
- Implement auto-save function


### Maphi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maphi-the-math-app/id1276181580)

This app offers an interactive way to learn and solve mathematical problems. Users can manipulate expressions directly on screen to discover solutions, with a step-by-step guide available for assistance. Gamification elements make the learning process engaging.

**Highlights:** Interactive expression manipulation, Touch, swipe, and drag controls, Step-by-step guidance, Gamification elements, Arithmetic, Variables, Fractions, Linear equations, Derivatives, Integrals

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Maphi Pro 1 Month | $2.49 | per month |
| Maphi Pro 6 Months | $4.99 | per 6 months |
| Maphi Pro 12 Months | $6.99 | per year |
| Maphi Pro Lifetime | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Innovative concept and execution
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- ✨ Visually appealing and good animations
- 🧠 Great for learning and brain training
- 🚀 Fast and snappy performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤏 Difficult to use on small displays
- 💸 Limited free version, paywall for full access
- ❓ Lacks detailed explanations
- ⚖️ Algebra can be overly pedantic

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes on the title screen
- App crashes immediately after starting on iPhone XS Max
- Integration by parts has u-substitution problems

**Requested features**

- More trigonometric functions (csc, sec, cot, arc sin, arc cos, arc tan)
- More calculus content (Calc II, Calc III)
- One-time payment option for premium features
- Randomly generated problems under a time limit
- Daily quizzes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pyonkee free?

Pyonkee is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Maphi free?

Maphi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pyonkee or Maphi?

Maphi is rated higher. Pyonkee averages 3.7 out of 5 from 53 ratings, while Maphi averages 4.6 from 39 ratings.

### Do Pyonkee or Maphi have ads?

Maphi shows ads; Pyonkee does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pyonkee or Maphi?

Pyonkee ships an update every 4 months, and Maphi fortnightly. Most recently, Pyonkee was updated on November 1, 2026 and Maphi on November 6, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
