Comparison

Plottron vs Parametric

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

Head to head
About

Plottron

This application offers advanced 2D and 3D graphing capabilities for various function types, alongside a comprehensive scientific calculator. It supports implicit graphing, complex number visualization, and symbolic differentiation. The calculator includes user-defined variables, live evaluation, and probability density functions.

Highlights
  • 2D and 3D graphing
  • Implicit graphing
  • Complex number visualization
  • Symbolic differentiation
  • User-defined variables and functions
  • Live evaluation
  • Calculation history
Features
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A graphing + scientific calculator. • 2D and 3D graphing Graphs regular functions, parametric relations, and functions in polar/spherical coordinates. • Implicit graphing • Visualization of complex maps w=f(z) featuring domain coloring plots • For 2D functions: Info mode with tangent line and 2nd-order Taylor approximation Scientific calculator features: • User-defined variables and functions • Symbolic derivative (e.g.: D(x, sin(x)) • nCr, nPr, factorial • Complex numbers • Live evaluation (calculate as you type) • Calculation history • Probability density functions: Binomial, Normal (Gaussian), Student’s t • Cumulative probability density functions • Inverse CDF functions: Normal (Gaussian), Student’s t Examples: Implicit graph: cos(X)=sin(Y) Graph a parabola in Regular mode: X^2 Graph a circle in Parametric mode: cos(T);sin(T) Set a variable: X=5 Use a variable: X+4: 9 Define a function: f(X)=X+1 Use a defined function: f(2): 3 Symbolic derivative: D(X,sin(X)): cos(X) Complex magnitude plot in 3D Regular mode: abs(1/cos(X+Yi)) Notes: • Swipe left for settings. • Use semicolon (;) to separate functions in parametric relations. • Swipe down on keypad to show full history. Tap on answer to show keypad again.

About

Parametric

Create unique, animated wallpapers by interacting with points and colors on your screen. Save your custom designs directly to your device's camera roll for personalized backgrounds.

Highlights
  • Interactive point generation
  • Adjustable movement speed
  • Customizable line and background colors
  • Save designs to camera roll
  • Animated wallpaper creation
Features
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Play. Design. Have fun with Parametric. You can even use your creation as a wallpaper! Simple and beautiful. Touch the screen to generate new points, adjust their movement speed, pick a color for the lines connecting the dots, change the background color, and enjoy your animated design. If you like the result, just save it to your camera roll :) dev@abril.me

Screenshots

Plottron1 screens
Parametric2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Parametric at 8.0 against Plottron's 15.0. On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Plottron ships an update every 2 months, Parametric every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Plottron versus Parametric: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlottronParametric
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (12 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings12 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBilly LinSergio Abril

Customer experience

Plottron

All ratings12 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Parametric

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Plottron

No in-app purchases

None

Parametric

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Plottron free?
Plottron is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Parametric free?
Parametric is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Plottron or Parametric have ads?
Neither Plottron nor Parametric shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Plottron or Parametric?
Plottron ships an update every 2 months, and Parametric every 6 weeks. Most recently, Plottron was updated on October 1, 2026 and Parametric on October 11, 2026.

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