# Vulcanize vs xFormula

The clearest difference is rating: xFormula at 3.9 against Vulcanize's 3.2. xFormula also leads on review sentiment (84% vs 55%). Vulcanize's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.1). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. xFormula sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Vulcanize asks for nothing beyond the download.

xFormula holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 26 and 55 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of Vulcanize's written reviews are positive against 84% of xFormula's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Vulcanize | xFormula |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vulcanize/id1154777474/reviews) | **[3.9 (55 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xformula-equation-editor/id1477136751/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 26 | **55** |
| Positive reviews | 54.5% of reviews | **84.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 21 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 16.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Saagar Jha](https://appshunter.io/developer/1386473045) | [煦 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/494537607) |

## What reviewers say

### Vulcanize

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vulcanize/id1154777474)

Easily send beautifully rendered mathematical formulas within iMessage. Write equations using LaTeX and see them previewed live, or create stickers from your formulas for quick sharing. Access your previously created formulas with ease.

**Highlights:** Send rendered math formulas via iMessage, Write formulas using LaTeX, Live preview of formulas, Create iMessage stickers from formulas, Access past formulas

**In-app purchases:** none


### xFormula

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xformula-equation-editor/id1477136751)

Create and edit mathematical equations with a visual interface. Export your work as images, LaTeX, MathML, or UnicodeMath for use in documents and presentations. Features include image recognition, formula libraries, and custom keyboards.

**Highlights:** Visual equation editing, Export to image, LaTeX, MathML, UnicodeMath, Image recognition for formulas, Organized formula libraries, Customizable keyboard for symbols, Keyboard extension for other apps

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro 1 Month (Auto-Renewable) | $1.99 | per month |
| Advanced (Lifetime) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Basic (Lifetime) | $11.99 | one-time |
| Pro (Lifetime) | $18.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Vulcanize free?

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

### Is xFormula free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Vulcanize or xFormula?

xFormula is rated higher. Vulcanize averages 3.2 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while xFormula averages 3.9 from 55 ratings.

### Do Vulcanize or xFormula have ads?

Neither Vulcanize nor xFormula shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*