# WolframAlpha Classic

> Computational knowledge engine for instant expert answers and data analysis. (iPhone/iPad app by Wolfram Group LLC.)

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- Developer: [Wolfram Group LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/715130979)
- Category: Reference, Education
- Price: $2.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.10/5 from 1,255 App Store ratings · 456 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 17.6 · 33 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2009-10-18
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wolframalpha-classic/id334989259/reviews.md

## What is WolframAlpha Classic?

Use the power of Wolfram's computational intelligence to answer your questions. Building on 35+ years of development led by Stephen Wolfram, Wolfram|Alpha is the world's definitive source for instant expert knowledge and computation.

Across thousands of domains—with more continually added—Wolfram|Alpha uses its vast collection of algorithms and data to compute answers and generate reports for you.

Parts of Wolfram|Alpha are used in Apple's Siri assistant; this app gives you access to the full power of the Wolfram|Alpha computational knowledge engine.

Use Wolfram|Alpha to compute the following and much more:

• Identify a plane: "Flights overhead"
 • Find out weather: "Weather last New Year's"
 • Get information on movies: "Movies with Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock"
 • Get financial insight: "APPL vs. MSFT"
 • Calculate units and measurements: "Seconds in a nanocentury"
 • Get trivia answers: "Number of tennis balls that can fit in a Boeing 747"
 • Find nutritional information: "Whopper vs. Big Mac"
 • Get fitness information: "Running calculator"
 • Have fun: "Tell me a joke"

Subscription Details:

Become a Wolfram|Alpha Pro member to unlock additional features. Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscription fees are $9.99 per month or up to $59.99 per year depending on your plan. You can manage your Wolfram|Alpha Pro subscription by visiting the iTunes Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a Wolfram|Alpha Pro subscription.

Privacy policy: https://www.wolfram.com/legal/privacy/wolfram
Terms of use: https://products.wolframalpha.com/iphone/app-internal/termsofuse.html

## Key features

- Instant expert knowledge
- Complex computations
- Data analysis and reports
- Unit and measurement calculations
- Financial insights
- Nutritional information
- Trivia and fun facts

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $2.99.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Pro for Students Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro for Students Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Pro for Educators Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro for Educators Yearly | $59.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| extension (Image as Input) | $0.99 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #199 in Top Paid · Reference (US App Store)

## What do users think of WolframAlpha Classic?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Essential app for everyone
- 👍 Excellent for math and science
- 👍 Sophisticated yet easy to use
- 👍 Incredibly informative and interesting
- 👍 Fantastic for learning and problem-solving

**Cons**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🔋 Requires internet connection
- 👎 Subscription model and loss of features
- 👎 USA-centric data, limited for non-US users

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup
- Interactive features not working
- Roller lists for selecting methods not functioning

**Most requested features**

- Add dark mode option
- Improve offline functionality
- Expand global data coverage
- Enhance natural language processing

## Recent user reviews (10 of 456)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wolframalpha-classic/id334989259/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Very, very good.

*2026-07-10, version 2.1.6*

Almost never incorrect. Very helpful; does anything you ask. When robot women are invented, they should have Wolfram | Alpha preinstalled.

### 5/5 — All-round Great App

*2026-05-14, version 2.1.6*

I’ve had Wolfram Alpha on my iPhone for years, and use it regularly. Functionally versatile, there when I need it most, and easy to use. Thoroughly recommended!

### 5/5 — Good application

*2026-04-28*

Useful

### 2/5 — Lol

*2026-03-30, version 2.1.6*

3 dollars for an app and then having a 10 dollar subscription. this had to be of been made by white men 😭😭

### 5/5 — Really useful

*2026-03-06, version 2.1.5*

This App is really useful when you want trusted statistics or other reliable knowledge, especially important in this age of AI slop

### 5/5 — Wolfram

*2026-03-06, version 2.1.5*

There’s no problem involving numbers that Wolfram can’t handle.

### 5/5 — weirdly useful

*2026-03-03, version 2.1.5*

other than the struggle to communicate your requests at times, it makes gathering and computing information incredibly easy

### 5/5 — This is all you need

*2026-02-09, version 2.1.5*

The first APP I ever installed on my original iPhone 1

### 4/5 — Pls add Russian language

*2026-01-18*

Хорошее приложение, если требуется точность, а не размытый ответ от ИИ. В математике особенно хорош

### 5/5 — Лучшее приложение

*2026-01-09*

Гениально!! Мастхэв. Используется несколько лет. Даже сейчас в эпоху ИИ остаётся незаменимой программой.

## Frequently asked questions about WolframAlpha Classic

### What does WolframAlpha Classic do?

WolframAlpha Classic provides access to a powerful computational knowledge engine. It allows users to ask questions and receive instant, expert-level answers and perform complex calculations across a vast array of subjects, from science and finance to trivia and nutrition.

### What are the key features of WolframAlpha Classic?

Key features include instant expert knowledge retrieval, the ability to perform complex computations, generate data reports, analyze financial information, calculate units and measurements, and access nutritional data. It can also answer trivia questions and provide fun facts.

### How much does WolframAlpha Classic cost?

The app itself is free to download. However, it offers an optional subscription called WolframAlpha Pro, which unlocks additional features. Subscription plans vary in price, with monthly and annual options available.

### What kind of questions can I ask WolframAlpha Classic?

You can ask a wide variety of questions, such as identifying flights overhead, checking weather forecasts, getting information on movies, comparing stocks (e.g., APPL vs. MSFT), calculating units (e.g., seconds in a nanocentury), finding trivia answers, comparing nutritional information (e.g., Whopper vs. Big Mac), or using fitness calculators.

### Is WolframAlpha Classic available on other platforms?

While this app is for mobile devices, the underlying WolframAlpha computational knowledge engine is a web-based service and is also integrated into other platforms and assistants, such as Apple's Siri.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.1.6 — 2026-03-25

- iOS 26 Liquid Glass
- Bug fixes

### 2.1.5 — 2025-09-09

- Bug fixes

### 2.1.4 — 2024-10-24

- Bug fixes

### 2.1.3 — 2022-10-03

- Bug fixes

### 2.1.2 — 2022-09-20

- Bug fixes

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