Comparison

Function Calc vs MagicWiki

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

Head to head
About

Function Calc

This app offers a powerful, programmable scientific calculator with graphing capabilities. It allows users to create custom functions, store equations, and perform complex calculations with ease. The interface features a visible tape display and supports dictation for statistical analysis.

Highlights
  • Programmable custom functions
  • Graphing capabilities
  • Tape display with edit/undo
  • Unit conversions (120+)
  • Dictate calculations
  • Export graphs (PDF, PNG)
Features
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A full-function, programmable, graphing scientific calculator designed to be very quick and easy to use, but with the added power of customisation. Tape display is visible while you type, and a swipe away from full screen view. Select and directly input any number from tape, undo or edit calculations. Easily create and use custom functions, store equations and useful numbers, use complex functions with multiple variables - fully programmable. Plot functions on a zoomable graph, export a high-resolution pdf copy. Dictate calculations and numbers for statistical analysis, with instant results. Completely free. • no adverts, no in-app purchases. • full set of scientific functions, unlimited nested brackets. • swipe to undo, step by step. • easily edit calculations and re-calculate. • optionally enter and edit calculations in standard maths format, rather than calculator order. • visible memory store. • tape output shows all calculations – swipe for full screen. • never type the same number twice – direct input from tape. • instantly convert between more than 120 different units. • zoomable text for easy reading and editing. • fully editable useful numbers page – store constants, conversion factors, commonly used numbers, tappable URLs or email addresses, or any text. • create, store and use functions for unit conversions or calculations, as simple as copy and paste. • dictate calculations, or lists of numbers for statistical analysis, get instant results. • create, edit and use complex functions with up to ten inputs or outputs – solve quadratic and cubic equations, calculate mortgage payments, compound interest, body mass index, triangles, the day of the week for any date, sunrise and sunset times and direction for any date and place, statistics (including normal, Student's T, Chi Square and F cumulative probability functions) and more – create or keep exactly what is useful, edit or delete what isn’t. 50 functions included. • fully zoomable graphing capability, plot one or two functions on a graph. Export PNG or high-resolution large pdf copies. • ideal for complex or repetitive tasks – custom functions reduce errors. • full help included.

About

MagicWiki

Build a personal knowledge network with this note-taking app. Connect ideas through wiki-style linking, organize with smart tags, and access content easily with powerful search. Supports markdown, images, and a distraction-free interface.

Highlights
  • Wiki-style linking
  • Smart tag suggestions
  • Daily journal with calendar
  • Markdown and image support
  • Powerful search functionality
  • Offline data storage
  • iCloud sync
Features
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Create and organize your thoughts, ideas, and knowledge in a beautiful and interconnected personal wiki. MagicWiki is a powerful yet simple note-taking app that helps you build your own knowledge network. Key Features: • Wiki-style Linking: Connect your thoughts naturally by linking between articles • Smart Tags: Organize articles with tags and get intelligent tag suggestions based on content • Favorites: Keep important articles easily accessible • Daily Journal: Built-in journaling with a calendar view • Markdown Support: Format your content with simple markdown syntax • Image Support: Add and resize images within your articles • Powerful Search: Find articles by title, content, or tags • Clean Interface: Distraction-free writing and reading experience • Dark Mode Support: Comfortable viewing day and night Perfect for: • Personal knowledge management • Project documentation • Research notes • Daily journaling • Writing and brainstorming • Building your second brain MagicWiki works completely offline and your data stays on your device. No account or subscription required. iCloud sync available. Start building your personal knowledge base today with MagicWiki.

Screenshots

Function Calc4 screens
MagicWiki4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Function Calc at Free against MagicWiki's $4.99. Function Calc also leads on ratings volume (3 vs 1). MagicWiki's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 80%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On rating, ads, in-app purchases 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

Function Calc is free to download; MagicWiki costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Function Calc against 5.0 for MagicWiki. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of Function Calc's written reviews are positive against 100% of MagicWiki's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Function Calc ships an update monthly, MagicWiki every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Function Calc versus MagicWiki: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFunction CalcMagicWiki
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating5.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.617.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHugh PelhamManicgrin Media Ltd

Customer experience

Function Calc

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

MagicWiki

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Function Calc

No in-app purchases

None

MagicWiki

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Function Calc free?
Function Calc is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MagicWiki free?
MagicWiki costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Function Calc or MagicWiki?
Function Calc and MagicWiki are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Function Calc or MagicWiki have ads?
Neither Function Calc nor MagicWiki shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Function Calc or MagicWiki?
Function Calc ships an update monthly, and MagicWiki every 2 weeks. Most recently, Function Calc was updated on October 7, 2026 and MagicWiki on October 8, 2026.

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