Comparison

MathPapa vs GraphMath2

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

MathPapa

This app provides step-by-step solutions to algebra problems, helping users understand how to solve equations and inequalities. It can also graph equations, factor expressions, and evaluate mathematical expressions.

Highlights
  • Step-by-step equation solving
  • Linear and quadratic equation solver
  • Linear and quadratic inequality solver
  • Equation graphing
  • Quadratic expression factoring
  • Order of operations
  • Expression evaluation
Features
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SOLVE your algebra problems step-by-step with MathPapa! MathPapa can solve your equations (and show the work!) and help you when you're stuck on your math homework. FEATURES: • Solves linear equations and quadratic equations. • Solves linear and quadratic inequalities. • Graphs equations. • Factors quadratic expressions. • Order of operations step-by-step. • Evaluates expressions. • Solves systems of two equations. STEP-BY-STEP SOLUTIONS: MathPapa's goal is to help you learn algebra step-by-step. Get help on your algebra problems with the MathPapa Algebra Calculator! HOW TO USE THE CALCULATOR: Just type your problem into the text box. For example, enter 3x+5=17 into the text box to get a step-by-step explanation of how to solve 3x+5=17. MATH SYMBOLS: Here are some symbols that the calculator understands: + (Addition) - (Subtraction) * (Multiplication) / (Division) ^ (Exponent: "raised to the power") √ (Square Root) |x| (Absolute Value of x) MATHPAPA PREMIUM PRICING AND TERMS: For MathPapa Premium, there is a Monthly subscription for $9.99. This price is for U.S. customers. Pricing in other countries may vary. Subscriptions will be charged via your iTunes account at the end of the free trial. Subscriptions will automatically renew unless canceled in Account Settings at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Unused portion of Free Trial, if offered, is forfeited after purchase. For more information, read our Terms and Privacy Policy: Terms of Service: https://www.mathpapa.com/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://www.mathpapa.com/privacy/

About

GraphMath2

Features
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Why don’t you draw a picture by using mathematics graph? You can draw graphs by pushing numbers like calculator. You can know nodes,you can show pictures someone by using tweet button. Please check it out! Now, you can draw linear function,quadratic function,cubic function,and circle. If there are many requests,I'll add trigonometric function,Logarithmic function.

Screenshots

MathPapa4 screens
GraphMath23 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GraphMath2 at none against MathPapa's 2. GraphMath2 also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. MathPapa sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. GraphMath2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MathPapa ships an update every 3 weeks, GraphMath2 every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
MathPapa versus GraphMath2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMathPapaGraphMath2
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (17K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews77.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings17K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMathPapa, Inc.Yaneurabeya

Bugs and requests

MathPapa

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Doesn't always recognize certain input formats
  • Step-by-step solutions not always available even with subscription

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add history/log of past calculations
  • Support for more math functions like differentiation and integration
  • Ability to input expressions with exponents as expressions
  • Option to display answers in different formats (decimal, fraction, mixed number)
  • Ability to take a photo of a problem and have it solved

GraphMath2

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

MathPapa

Subscriptions1
  • MathPapa Premium Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
One-time1
  • MathPapa Pro Upgrade$49.99
None

GraphMath2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MathPapa free?
MathPapa is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GraphMath2 free?
GraphMath2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MathPapa or GraphMath2 have ads?
Neither MathPapa nor GraphMath2 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MathPapa or GraphMath2?
MathPapa ships an update every 3 weeks, and GraphMath2 every 10 days. Most recently, MathPapa was updated on September 26, 2026 and GraphMath2 on September 18, 2026.

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