MathCam vs TiM Fractions 2
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MathCam
Point your device's camera at a math problem to get an instant solution. View step-by-step explanations and see operations highlighted as you progress. Supports a wide range of arithmetic and algebraic problems.
- Camera-based math problem scanning
- Step-by-step solution breakdown
- Color-coded operation highlighting
- Supports basic arithmetic
- Handles order of operations
- Calculates mean, mode, median, and range
- Works on paper, screens, and workbooks
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Solves basic math problems using the camera. 1 Hold your iPhone or iPad over a math problem. 2 MathCam scans the problem and shows you the answer. • Tap through the solution step-by-step • See the color coded operations update directly in the math problem • Works with Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division problems • Works with Order of Operations (PEMDAS / BODMAS) problems • Works with Mean, Mode, Median & Range problems • Works with math problems on paper, workbooks, or directly from computer and device screens • Works with single line or multi-line math problems • Works with powers and exponents • Works with whole numbers and decimal numbers MathCam View Finder features • Tap and Hold on device screen to pause scanning • Double-Tap on device screen to change View Finder size and shape • Drag the View Finder anywhere on device screen Screen orientations • Portrait and Landscape Pop quiz: What is 9 / 1.5 + 7 (6 - 3) ? What is the mean, mode, median & range of 2, 4.5, 6, 7, 3, 4.5, 1, 3, 5? MathCam can scan these and give the answer in less time than it takes you to read them.
TiM Fractions 2
This app offers a structured learning path for mastering fraction multiplication and division. It includes instructional videos, practice quizzes with detailed feedback, and progress tracking for multiple users.
- 7 progressive quizzes
- 12 instructional videos
- Progress tracking for 10 learners
- Detailed feedback on incorrect answers
- Help screens for each problem
- Covers fraction and mixed number operations
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Features: 1. A total of 7 quizzes, each quiz builds on skills learned in previous quizzes. 2. 12 instructional videos, 1 or more for each qiuiz. 3. Records quiz results for up to 10 learners (locally only) on device being used. 4. High-quality feedback for incorrect answers, matched to each problem. 5. Help screens available for each problem in each quiz. Content by quiz: Quiz 1 – Fraction multiplication, simplifying not required. Quiz 2 – Fractions times whole numbers with fraction products, simplifying fractions not required. Quiz 3 – Fractions times whole numbers with mixed number products, simplifying fractions not required. Quiz 4 – Mixed number multiplication with mixed number product, simplifying fraction not required. Quiz 5 – Mixed number multiplication, simplifying required (only 1 GCF involved). Quiz 6 – Mixed number multiplication, simplifying required (2 GCFs involved). Quiz 7 – Fraction and mixed number division, simplifying required.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: TiM Fractions 2 at 100% against MathCam's 17%. TiM Fractions 2 also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). MathCam's advantage is update cadence (every 5 months vs every 11 months) and iOS requirement (9.3 vs 13.0). On price, ratings volume, 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
Both are free to download. MathCam sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. TiM Fractions 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.
TiM Fractions 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 28 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of MathCam's written reviews are positive against 100% of TiM Fractions 2's.
MathCam ships an update every 5 months, TiM Fractions 2 every 11 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | MathCam | TiM Fractions 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.5 (11 ratings) | 4.6 (28 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 11 | 28 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months — better | Every 11 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.3 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 480 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Turtle Beach Studio | David Mcclintock |
Customer experience
MathCam
TiM Fractions 2
In-app purchases
MathCam
- MathCam Upgrade$0.95
TiM Fractions 2
No in-app purchases
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