Algebra Balance vs 12 Twelves
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Algebra Balance
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Algebra Balance provides teachers and parents with an educational tool for demonstrating and practicing methods for solving for x given an algebraic equation with one variable. Using the Algebra Balance teachers will want to encourage students to build expressions using blocks and balloons. Blocks represent positive values and balloons represent negative values. Once two equal expressions are shown, the student is challenged to analyze the equation and then begin a procedure for simplification in order to find the value of x that will solve the equation. Active learning begins by moving blocks or balloons onto the balance scale. By choosing the appropriate terms the student defines two expressions. Interactively the balance shows the relationship between the two expressions. The goal is for the student to solve for x by manipulating the balance. Terms are added and subtracted from both sides and the results are immediately displayed on the screen. Visualization helps make algebra less abstract. By representing equivalent expressions on the left and right side of the balance students develop an intuitive understanding of algebra.
12 Twelves
This math puzzle game helps young learners practice multiplication tables through engaging challenges. It offers customizable board sizes and times table ranges, with helpful hints and progress tracking.
- Customizable board sizes
- Selectable times tables
- Factor range options (1-10 or 1-12)
- In-game hints
- Puzzle history
- Achievements
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12 Twelves is a Maths puzzle game, designed to help young learners practice their times tables in a fun and challenging way. Features: * Choose from 4 board sizes (3x3, 4x4, 5x5 and 6x6). * Choose which times tables you want to practice. 12 Twelves can support you wherever you are in your learning journey. * Choose whether your times tables include factors 1-12 or 1-10, depending on the requirements of your region or school. * Tap the help button to highlight incorrect answers and help you get unstuck. * View a history of your last 100 completed puzzles. When used to supplement math worksheets for school homework, students can show this to their teacher as required. * Stay motivated by completing achievements. * Light and dark theme.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: 12 Twelves at every 10 days against Algebra Balance's every 17 months. 12 Twelves also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and price ($0.99 vs $1.99). On ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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
Algebra Balance costs $1.99 and 12 Twelves $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Algebra Balance ships an update every 17 months, 12 Twelves every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Algebra Balance | 12 Twelves |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | $0.99 — better |
| Rating | — | 4.4 (15 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 15 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Paid |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 11.2 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ventura Educational Systems | Christopher Hughes |
In-app purchases
Algebra Balance
No in-app purchases
12 Twelves
No in-app purchases
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