# Wolfram Calculus Course Assistant — user reviews > 130 indexed App Store user reviews of Wolfram Calculus Course Assistant by Wolfram Group LLC, rated 3.00/5 from 14 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wolfram-calculus-course-assistant/id410594105/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wolfram-calculus-course-assistant/id410594105.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 4 · 4★ 0 · 3★ 4 · 2★ 4 · 1★ 2 ## What do users think of Wolfram Calculus Course Assistant? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - 📚 Comprehensive calculus problem solving - 👍 Step-by-step solution explanations - ⚡ Quick answers for homework verification - 🎓 Helpful for understanding calculus concepts - 💰 Affordable pricing ($2.99-$3.99) - 🧮 Multiple calculus functions (derivatives, integrals, limits) - 📱 User-friendly interface for math input **Cons** - 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes - ⚠️ Outdated and abandoned by developers - 🌐 Requires internet connection - ❌ Limited functionality compared to free WolframAlpha - 🔧 Glitchy backspace and text editing - 📉 Inconsistent step-by-step solutions - ⚙️ Poor input error handling - 🚫 Missing advanced calculus features - 📱 iPhone 5 compatibility issues - 💥 Crashes on iOS updates **Commonly reported bugs** - App crashes on startup or when opening - Crashes with iOS 13.2 and newer versions - Crashes when switching between options - Crashes on iPhone 6 Plus and iPhone 5 - Step-by-step button not functioning - Backspace deletes from end instead of cursor position - Text disappears after computing - Glitchy step display with blank screens - Unrecognized character errors - Certificate/SSL errors - Incorrect answers for certain equations - Input errors delete entire equation - App freezes during complex computations - Black bars on iPhone 5 screen - Lag when inputting equations **Most requested features** - iPhone 5 and retina display support - Hyperbolic functions (sinh, cosh, arcsin, arctan) - Offline functionality without internet - Better equation editor with cursor control - Save and history of previous calculations - Step-by-step for all problem types - Support for higher-order derivatives - Multi-variable calculus functions - Radians/degrees toggle - Unit step and Dirac-delta functions - Better backspace functionality - Landscape keyboard orientation - More detailed explanations of steps ## Newest reviews (13 of 130) ### 3/5 — Very good application but… *2023-06-23* It’s a very good application but it is very out dated and haven’t received any new updates ### 2/5 — Keep crashing on iOS 13.2 *2019-10-09* This app saved me from calculus problems numerous times. However, recently it’s keep crashing every time I tried to open it. I’ve never had any problem with this app before updating to iOS 13.2. I’m not sure if it’s the new update or something is wrong with this app. Fixing this issue would be tremendously helpful!!! ### 3/5 — Irritating *2018-10-16* Entering formulas is cumbersome, backspace always deletes from the end, even if you click to change the cursor position. So if you made a mistake in the first few characters be ready to rewrite the whole thing. There’s no way to calculate the derivative of second order of an implicit function. That’s disappointing. And I’ve only used it for ten minutes. ### 3/5 — Great but should be free *2018-09-15* I was excited at a glance, but I was hoping this would give a more in-depth look at calculus intuitively. The app doesn’t do anything that Alpha can’t so I’m now a slightly disappointed mathematics student with a convenient app. ### 2/5 — Giving error *2018-05-21* Giving a certificate error please fix ### 4/5 — Needs Cosh and Sinh input *2016-01-04, version 1.2* Great app, just hope Cosh and Sinh input options could be available for the next update! ### 4/5 — Disappointed is an understatement *2015-12-09, version 1.2* I really was needing help with product rule in the derivative. But, this app says that each answer is 0. ### 1/5 — Disappointed *2015-09-08* I expected more from Wolfram, and I believe it's because when I think of leader of computations, I think Wolfram. They are great with their computations, don't get me wrong, but there are simply just better programs out there for you to solve equations step by step. I recommend that everyone reading then use an app called "Symbolab". If you go to their website, they provide step by step breakdowns better than anyone else. I gave a single star because as soon as I purchased this, I knew it wasn't what I needed for helping me break down equations. ### 3/5 — No step-by-step?? *2015-03-06* My friend had this app and it derived everything for him while showing the step-by-step solution. Having the step-by-step is extremely crucial for me in calc 2 because I need to learn the method of integrals. I noticed that some answers shows step-by-step and some don't. Trig integrals have multiple form of answers and I like to know which method achieves what. It'll be nice to know all the possible forms of answers as well; however, it doesn't seem like this app have that feature. This bugs me because I paid $3.99 for the step-by-step. If I simply want to check my answers I'll just go on their free site to acquire it. ### 4/5 — Pretty good *2014-12-25* This app is pretty good because it does offer you step by step details on how a problem is done, and some! The only thing that needs to be fixed is if you want to divide something or use a rational, the sign only correlates to one part. For instance if you try to divide 3x+2, it will only divide the 3x, not the rest of the product. Either it doesn't work or I'm using it wrong. Anyway pretty good app. ### 4/5 — great!! *2014-11-28, version 1.1.1* overall, this app is great, but step-by-step needs to be polished ### 2/5 — Just Stick With WolframAlpha *2014-11-06, version 1.1.1* This app used to be good, but they haven't updated it in ages. Trying to do complex things, such as computing an integral, will now result in an "unrecognized characters" error, which was one of the main reasons I got this in the first place. Seriously, WolframAlpha can do everything this app can; your time and efforts are better spent with it. ### 3/5 — Not bad *2014-04-14, version 1.1.1* Not bad tbh but not very smooth and biggest downside is it doesn't have hyperbolic functions in integration and differentiation ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Won’t open *2021-02-23* Won’t open and constantly crashes. The app itself was very expensive and now I can’t use it al all. Very frustrated. ### 1/5 — Joke *2021-02-08* Limited and basically no useful. Case in point; in the few definitions it offers states that the MVT has an alternate name AVT. Yes mean and average are synonymous but really. Don’t wast we your money. Refund please. ### 1/5 — It’s not working any more *2020-11-22, version 1.3.1* Exit upon entering the app, please update ### 1/5 — Not good. *2019-02-03, version 1.3.1* I am disappointed. Most of the time it does not understand what the input is, although its very clear and simple. It does not support multi tasking in iPad. And the build of the app is cheap. It’s doesn’t feel like a paid app. Also I hate when you make a mistake by forgetting a bracket for example, if you click the compute button, it’s going to give you an error and you have to rewrite the whole thing, instead of just editing it. ### 1/5 — Why I cannot input ln as it has always been input as log?? and also no base e?? *2017-06-05, version 1.3.1* First time giving a one star. ### 1/5 — Waste of money *2016-06-24, version 1.2* I am extremely unsatisfied with this app. I think mathway is so much more helpful. I feel like it doesn't make sense, it's hard to find the right category, and it is a waste of $4. Sorry but not sorry it's the truth there could definitely be some improvement on this app. ### 1/5 — Terrible UI *2016-03-06, version 1.2* Just buy the Wolfram Alpha app. It does everything this app does and looks much better. ### 1/5 — Overpriced and not useful *2016-02-20, version 1.2* Just stick to the generalist app; You have the same access, plus everything that isn't the handful of formulas picked for this app. ### 1/5 — Crashing on iphone 6 plus *2015-09-29, version 1.2* App keeps crashing when I try to compute stuff ### 1/5 — Doesnt hep you learn *2015-09-28, version 1.2* It computes the answer, but doesnt teach you anything ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Heaven on Earth *2019-01-31* This app saved me from my tedious online math course! I’m not bad at math, but this app surely will help you understand calculus and save you a lot of time when it comes to long exercises. It takes time to understand how it works, otherwise, worth it 100%. ### 5/5 — Great for Calculus class *2017-09-20, version 1.3.1* This app is a great tool to help you in calculus. It even shows the steps so you can understand better ### 5/5 — Necessary *2017-08-03, version 1.3.1* If you are taking calculus, this app is a must! ### 5/5 — First review ever *2017-08-01* This app is a life saver. ### 5/5 — A lifesaver *2015-11-16* This app has been so helpful in my calculus class. I struggle with math and without this app, I would be failing. I have been able to use this app to check my work, and because it shows the steps for solving the problems, I am able to understand the process and am getting an A in the class. Thank you Wolfram! ### 5/5 — Step by step solutions *2014-12-16, version 1.2* This course assistant is absolutely must have. I'm glad I bought it. Unlike the previous reviewer (aka "iPhone developer") said, this app DOES GIVE more value than a general WAlpha app. For example if you need to know a limit as x approaches some value, you just choose "Limits" and then put what you need to solve there, and then you get actual step by step solution. ### 5/5 — Thank you for updating!! *2014-12-12, version 1.2* Lazy team. ### 5/5 — Excellent App *2014-02-09* This app works great for me. I have taken Calculus 1 and 2 at a college level. There are a multitude of applications for this app- limits, continuity, derivatives, integrals, and so on. I find the input interface very convenient and friendly. The majority of derivatives and integrals that I have entered showed step by step solutions. Overall, this app was a great help in my Calculus studies. ### 5/5 — Awesome app *2014-02-04, version 1.1.1* Does exactly what it's supposed to do. Love it. ### 5/5 — Brilliant app *2013-12-27, version 1.1.1* Brilliant app. Doing a degree in Mathematics and this is an excellent tool to check answers with! --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*