Comparison

Plottron vs Spectrolite

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

Spectrolite

This app visualizes sound in real-time using various spectrogram types. Explore detailed audio data with intuitive touch controls and adjustable parameters. An optional purchase unlocks advanced measurement tools.

Highlights
  • Real-time spectrogram visualization
  • Constant-Q, linear, and mel frequency scales
  • Full human hearing frequency range
  • Intuitive touch panning and zooming
  • Adjustable gain, Q, and other parameters
  • Pro version: grids, scales, spectrum view, tap-to-measure
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Spectrolite visualizes sound as spectrograms in real time. Spectrolite supports constant-Q spectrograms, which use a logarithmic frequency scale for a display where musical notes are evenly spaced. Spectrograms based on linear and mel frequency scales are also supported. The display covers the full frequency range of human hearing. Intuitive touch panning and zooming lets you dive in and explore the spectrograms in detail. Gain, Q, and other parameters can be adjusted in real time and instantly apply to the display of past signals as well as future ones. The Pro in-app purchase adds grids and scales for time, frequency, and amplitude, as well as a spectrum view and a tap-to-measure function. This expands Spectrolite into an audio measurement tool that you can use to measure frequencies, musical pitches, amplitudes, and durations.

Screenshots

Plottron1 screens
Spectrolite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Plottron at none against Spectrolite's 1. Plottron also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 8 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 83%). Spectrolite's advantage is ratings volume (51 vs 12). On price, rating, 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. Spectrolite sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Plottron asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Plottron against 4.8 for Spectrolite. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 51 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Plottron's written reviews are positive against 83% of Spectrolite's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Plottron ships an update every 2 months, Spectrolite every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Plottron versus Spectrolite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlottronSpectrolite
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (12 ratings)4.8 (51 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better83.3% of reviews
Number of ratings1251 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBilly LinWaxing Wave

Customer experience

Plottron

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

Spectrolite

All ratings51 ratings
Positive92.2%
Neutral5.9%
Negative2.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

In-app purchases

None

Plottron

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Spectrolite

One-time1
  • Pro$4.99

Questions

Is Plottron free?
Plottron is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Spectrolite free?
Spectrolite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Plottron or Spectrolite?
Plottron and Spectrolite are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 12 and 51 ratings respectively.
Do Plottron or Spectrolite have ads?
Neither Plottron nor Spectrolite shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Plottron or Spectrolite?
Plottron ships an update every 2 months, and Spectrolite every 8 months. Most recently, Plottron was updated on October 1, 2026 and Spectrolite on September 23, 2026.

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