Comparison

Plottron vs A Complex Calc

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

A Complex Calc

Perform complex calculations with a modern, user-friendly interface. Offers both basic and scientific modes, including support for complex numbers and advanced functions. This lightweight application provides a history of computations and is completely free with no advertisements.

Highlights
  • Complex number support
  • Basic and Scientific modes
  • History of operations
  • Trigonometric and hyperbolic functions
  • Random number generation
  • Lightweight app size
Features
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Work with complex numbers, scientific functions and unit conversions on your iPhone. A Complex Calc keeps your expression, result and next step together. EDIT WITHOUT STARTING OVER Place the cursor where you need a correction, reopen your latest submitted expression, or edit History entries that retain their original input. Paste supported expressions and review them before calculating. Undo and redo recent input changes during your current session. USE SCIENTIFIC TOOLS IN PORTRAIT Choose Basic or Scientific without rotating your phone. Keep trigonometric functions, logarithms, powers and constants close, with degree and radian controls. CONVERT UNITS ON THE SAME SCREEN Convert length, area, volume, mass, temperature, speed, energy, power, pressure, time, angles and electrical quantities. Swap compatible units, copy a converted value, and return to your calculator session. KEEP AND SHARE USEFUL WORK Mark History entries as favorites and filter them for quick access. Share a completed or saved calculation as text or a PNG image, with its recorded expression and result. SEE COMPLEX RESULTS CLEARLY Compare rectangular and polar forms, inspect the complex-plane diagram, and copy either representation. Clearer error guidance helps you correct an expression, while automatic scientific notation keeps small nonzero results visible. Requires iOS 18 or later.

Screenshots

Plottron1 screens
A Complex Calc4 screens

Verdict

The call

Plottron and A Complex Calc both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Plottron's written reviews are positive against 80% of A Complex Calc's. Plottron also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). A Complex Calc's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ratings volume 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Plottron holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 24 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Plottron's written reviews are positive against 80% of A Complex Calc's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Plottron ships an update every 2 months, A Complex Calc every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Plottron versus A Complex Calc: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlottronA Complex Calc
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (12 ratings) — better4.7 (24 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better80.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1224 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBilly LinAntonio Ruffolo

Customer experience

Plottron

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

A Complex Calc

All ratings24 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral4.2%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Plottron

No in-app purchases

None

A Complex Calc

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Plottron free?
Plottron is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is A Complex Calc free?
A Complex Calc is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Plottron or A Complex Calc?
Plottron is rated higher. Plottron averages 4.8 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while A Complex Calc averages 4.7 from 24 ratings.
Do Plottron or A Complex Calc have ads?
Neither Plottron nor A Complex Calc shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Plottron or A Complex Calc?
Plottron ships an update every 2 months, and A Complex Calc every 4 weeks. Most recently, Plottron was updated on November 2, 2026 and A Complex Calc on November 2, 2026.

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