# MathPapa vs Polynomial Calc

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MathPapa at 78% against Polynomial Calc's 0%. MathPapa also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.6) and ratings volume (17K vs 9). Polynomial Calc's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

MathPapa holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MathPapa has 17K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of MathPapa's written reviews are positive against 0% of Polynomial Calc's.

## The numbers

| Metric | MathPapa | Polynomial Calc |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mathpapa-algebra-calculator/id1024251561/reviews)** | [1.6 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/polynomial-calc/id1347949205/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **17K** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | **77.8% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 5 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MathPapa, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1116770141) | [Ilya Basin](https://appshunter.io/developer/475218831) |

## What reviewers say

### MathPapa

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mathpapa-algebra-calculator/id1024251561)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MathPapa Premium Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| MathPapa Pro Upgrade | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Solves any expression or equation
- 👍 Provides step-by-step solutions
- 👍 Graphs functions
- 👍 Helpful for homework and understanding concepts
- 🚀 Saves time on homework

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription required for step-by-step solutions
- 💰 Expensive subscription at $10/month
- 👎 Limited number of step-by-step solutions in free version
- 👎 Subscription is not affordable for some students
- 👎 Subscription model is disappointing compared to previous free version

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Polynomial Calc

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/polynomial-calc/id1347949205)

This app functions as an algebraic calculator specifically designed for polynomial expressions. It offers basic four-function operations within the realm of polynomials.

**Highlights:** Algebraic calculations, Polynomial expression support, Four-function operations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MathPapa free?

MathPapa is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Polynomial Calc free?

Polynomial Calc is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MathPapa or Polynomial Calc?

MathPapa is rated higher. MathPapa averages 4.7 out of 5 from 17K ratings, while Polynomial Calc averages 1.6 from 9 ratings.

### Do MathPapa or Polynomial Calc have ads?

Neither MathPapa nor Polynomial Calc shows ads.

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