Comparison

Plottron vs PyCalc

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) 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

PyCalc

This app offers a revolutionary approach to mobile calculations, allowing users to view and edit entire equations at once. It leverages the power of Python 3.11.1 for advanced functions, symbolic math, and financial analysis, making complex computations accessible on the go.

Highlights
  • Real-time editable calculation view
  • Python 3.11.1 interpreter
  • Programmable scientific calculator
  • Support for matrices and fractions
  • Built-in Python packages (math, sympy)
  • Financial analysis functions
  • Symbolic math capabilities
Features
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What most people love first about PyCalc is that they can see and edit their entire calculation all at once. It's a simple idea but it makes a huge difference in the kinds of calculations people end up doing on mobile. But that just scratches the surface of PyCalc's features and capabilities. The more you learn, the more you'll see how easy it is to do calculations that were always too hard before on mobile. Jump in and learn a truly better way of calculating. Basic features: ● A new and better approach to mobile calculation ● A cleaner interface for complicated calculations than traditional calculators ● Calculate by voice ● A history list keeps track of your previous calculations ● Functions built in for a huge range of applications ● Multiple keyboards optimized for different use cases Advanced features: ● Based on the Python® language, with access to the power of a full Python 3.11.1 interpreter ● Programmable scientific calculator: An editable startup.py script allows you to define your own functions for easy access later ● Streamlined support for matrices and fractions ● Many standard Python packages, such as: math, statistics, random, sympy, mpmath, fractions, decimal and datetime ● Basic financial analysis functions: pv(), fv(), npv(), pmt(), etc. ● Built-in support for complex numbers ● Symbolic math via the sympy package ● http/https queries via requests package ● Much, much more... "Python" and the Python Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Python Software Foundation, used by the PyCalc project with permission from the Foundation.

Screenshots

Plottron1 screens
PyCalc4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PyCalc at every 2 weeks against Plottron's every 5 months. PyCalc also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Plottron's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, review sentiment, 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

PyCalc holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 15 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Plottron ships an update every 5 months, PyCalc every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Plottron versus PyCalc: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlottronPyCalc
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (12 ratings)5.0 (15 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1215 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB120 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBilly LinYoureka Tech, LLC

Customer experience

Plottron

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

PyCalc

All ratings15 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Plottron

No in-app purchases

None

PyCalc

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Plottron free?
Plottron is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PyCalc free?
PyCalc is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Plottron or PyCalc?
PyCalc is rated higher. Plottron averages 4.8 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while PyCalc averages 5.0 from 15 ratings.
Do Plottron or PyCalc have ads?
Neither Plottron nor PyCalc shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Plottron or PyCalc?
Plottron ships an update every 5 months, and PyCalc every 2 weeks. Most recently, Plottron was updated on September 14, 2026 and PyCalc on September 20, 2026.

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