Best apps like The Graphics Codex

40+ similar apps compared and reviewed

4.7 avg rating
6 free apps
Updated August 2026

Whether you want more options like The Graphics Codex or a completely different take on the same concept, our curated list of 40+ similar apps has you covered. Updated for 2026 with the latest ratings and comparisons.

Top Alternatives to The Graphics Codex

Shaderific - OpenGL editor#1

Shaderific - OpenGL editor by Gryphos GmbH

Shader development with GLSL
Editor's Choice
📚 Education
4.3(4 ratings)
$49.99
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Develop OpenGL shaders on your mobile device. Write and compile GLSL code, tweak parameters, and see immediate visual results. Includes a reference, code editor, and a library of built-in shaders and objects.

SIMO : MATLAB programming app#2

SIMO : MATLAB programming app by Numerical Co.

100% on-device computation
Strong Contender
📚 Education
4.2(55 ratings)
$4.99
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This app provides a MATLAB development environment for iOS devices, allowing users to create, edit, and run MATLAB code locally. It's designed for beginners and students learning MATLAB basics, offering essential syntax and functions without requiring an internet connection.

Bezier Playground#3

Bezier Playground by Jacob Sock

Animation creator & visualizer
Worth Considering
📚 Education
5.0(18 ratings)
Free
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This app provides an interactive way to learn about Bezier curves and their animation applications. Users can create and animate these mathematical curves in real-time with intuitive controls.

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This application simulates Turing Machines, a fundamental concept in computer science and mathematics for analyzing algorithm computability. It offers a digital alternative to paper-and-pencil simulations, allowing users to write, execute, and analyze programs step-by-step with adjustable execution speeds.

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Shen Programming Language
Shen Programming Language
Shen Programming Language
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This app provides an offline interactive environment for a functional programming language. It supports optional static type checking, Lisp macros, and an integrated Prolog. A specialized keyboard is included to simplify symbol input.

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This application is designed exclusively for participants of the UCLA myHeartCare study. Access to its features is restricted to individuals enrolled in this specific research program.

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Graphing Calculator AR
Graphing Calculator AR
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Visualize algebra and calculus with interactive 2D and 3D graphs in augmented reality. Explore complex mathematical functions, equations, and plots across various coordinate systems. Solve problems numerically, graphically, or symbolically.

Interactive 2D and 3D graphingAugmented reality visualizationSupport for various coordinate systems
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littleDots..
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This augmented reality game lets you connect numbered dots by popping balloons. As you connect them, a new toy is unwrapped. You can then take pictures of your creations and share them.

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