AbApp TPP
the best learning app for TPP

Learn all about TPP (classic transportation problems) in the best and most interactive learning environment for iPad, iPhone and Mac

Features

/Solver
Solver
Solve any classic transportation problem (TPP) with just a few clicks
/Wizard
Wizard
Create classic transportation problems according to your criteria
/Tutorial
Tutorial
Learn all about classic transportation problems (TPP),
in an understandable and structured way
/Glossary
Glossary
Maintain an overview of the most important terms in the topic
/Quiz
Quiz
Test and consolidate your knowledge with over 100 quiz questions of varying difficulty

Get started right away ... with the TPP examples

With the integrated 20 TPP examples, you can get started right away without having to create your own TPP.

The examples have been carefully selected and include special features of the solution methods.

With the ready-made TPP examples, you can view the solution method and its detailed steps or change the examples.

Get started right away ... with the TPP examples

Convenient input of your TPP

The integrated Editor is a convenient tool for entering any classical transportation problem (TPP).

The TPP is entered step by step and intuitively. You are supported by assistance functions, e.g. for random value assignments.

Your entries are checked for inconsistencies and the editor gives you helpful hints if the entries need to be corrected.

Convenient input of your TPP

Comprehensible solutions

The TPP solver determines a comprehensible (and complete) solution for any classical transportation problem (TPP).

You determine how detailed the solution is explained. Four levels of detail are available to you.

You can use the learning mode to check how well you can already apply the various solution methods.

Comprehensible solutions

Difficult issues presented simply

The transportation tableaus shown in the solution allow you to visually follow the solution process. For example, closed paths are also displayed graphically (for the Stepping Stone method).

Using the different colors, you can immediately see where there are changes in the transportation tableau.

Difficult issues presented simply

All solution methods in one app

You decide which solution method is used and how detailed the solution process is explained.

AbApp TPP contains all common opening and optimization methods (including the least cost method, Vogel's approximation method, the Stepping Stone method and the MODI method). A total of eight solution methods are available to you.

All solution methods in one app

A comprehensible tutorial

The tutorial is a comprehensible and comprehensive explanation of the classical transportation problem (TPP) and the corresponding solution methods. It contains numerous illustrations, cross-references, examples and supplementary notes.

The contents are structured and formulated in such a way that no specific prior knowledge of the reader is required.

A comprehensible tutorial

Play a quiz and collect awards

With over 100 quiz questions, you can playfully test your own level of knowledge and prepare yourself for an exam situation.

The quiz questions are divided into different subject areas and there are four levels of difficulty. As soon as you have successfully completed a subject area, you will receive an award. You can receive a total of seven awards.

This allows you to continuously improve and gradually become an expert in the classic transportation problem (TPP).

Play a quiz and collect awards

Important terms at a glance

In the glossary you will find comprehensible explanations of over 95 important terms relating to the classical transportation problem (TPP) and the solution methods used for it.

The terms are cross-referenced so that you can, for example, quickly access related methods or quickly assign associated terms.

In addition, the common synonyms of important terms are listed.

Important terms at a glance

More Features

/Multilingual
Multilingual
The AbApp TPP is currently available in English and German
/Darkmode
Darkmode
Also use the AbApp TPP in the beautiful dark mode
/Learning%20mode
Learning mode
The learning mode helps you to rehearse the method steps
/Prefabricated%20TPP
Prefabricated TPP
Access a large selection of TPP examples
/Share%20TPP%20via%20QR%20codes
Share TPP via QR codes
Share your TPP with others via QR code
/Save%20your%20TPP
Save your TPP
Save your TPP so that you can use it again later

User Voices

“The app supported me very well in my course. My favorite function is the wizard. I was able to use it to quickly create special TPPs and look up how to solve them.”

Numan Akdogan Student, Germany

"The app is very well thought out and lovingly designed. And the explanations are very detailed and easy to understand. It makes learning fun. I wish there were more apps like this."

Ryan Pousi Student, UK

"An all-round successful package that covers TPP completely. Some quiz questions were indeed tricky, but thanks to the good tutorial I was able to climb the TPP Olympus. And I had fun doing it. Thank you very much!"

Paul Dauster Student, Germany

“I don't usually buy any apps for my university courses. I usually use YouTube or ChatGPT for that. But the possibilities of this app are very versatile.”

Noah Schwarz Student, South Africa

“I came across the AbApp TPP by chance. I recommended it to my fellow students and they are delighted. The price is really very fair for the scope and the very good tutorial. 👍”

Tom Williams Student, USA

“Por desgracia, aún no hay versión en español. Pero incluso con mi pobre inglés, pude entender mucho más que en mi conferencia.”

Dominga Idalia Student, Spain

“The solver is fun. I understood most of it. To be honest, the tutorial was too detailed for me. But, the glossary is very helpful!”

Ruby Swan Student, Canada

Video

Free, Pro Version or Genius Version

  • AbApp TPP Pro

  • US$ 2.99
  • (one-time*)
  • For learning and calculating opening methods
  • 6 opening methods
    extensive tutorial
    > 70 glossary entries
    5 quizzes (70 questions)
  • Buy AbApp TPP Pro
  • AbApp TPP Genius

  • US$ 3.99
  • (one-time*)
  • For learning and calculating opening methods and optimization methods
  • 6 opening methods and 2 optimization methods
    complete tutorial
    > 95 glossary entries
    8 quizzes (110 questions)
  • Buy AbApp TPP Genius
Only available for iOS, iPadOS and MacOS.
An upgrade from the Pro version to the Genius version is available in the AbApp TPP.
* Prices may vary in other countries. Details are shown in the app.

Versions and their differences

AbAbb TPP
AbApp TPP Pro
AbApp TPP Genius
Methods / Solver / Wizard / TPP Examples
Opening methods (quantity)
2
6
6
Optimization methods (quantity)
2
Solver
limited
limited
Wizard
limited
limited
Prefabricated TPP examples
5
14
20
Tutorial / Glossary
Introduction (Ch. 1)
Foundations (Ch. 2)
limited
Opening methods (Ch. 3)
Optimization methods (Ch. 4)
Glossary entries (quantity)
> 45
> 70
all (> 95)
Quizzes
Get startet & simple questions (25 questions)
Advanced questions (45 questions)
Tricky questions / TPP Olymp (40 questions)