# Math Widgets vs Atomic Spectra

The clearest difference is device support: Atomic Spectra at 4 against Math Widgets's 2. Math Widgets's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Math Widgets costs $1.99 and Atomic Spectra $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Math Widgets ships an update every 14 months, Atomic Spectra every 19 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and August 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Math Widgets | Atomic Spectra |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | $1.99 |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/atomic-spectra/id6444901660/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 14 months** | Every 19 months |
| Monetization | — | Paid |
| Size | 27 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPad, Apple TV | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ventura Educational Systems](https://appshunter.io/developer/371324172) | [Jim Haungs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1498282259) |

## What reviewers say

### Math Widgets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/math-widgets/id1191114156)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Atomic Spectra

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/atomic-spectra/id6444901660)

This reference app provides detailed information on strong line atomic emission spectra within the visible range. Users can search for elements by name, symbol, or atomic number and inspect individual spectra lines. It offers interactive features to visualize and navigate spectral data.

**Highlights:** Visible range spectra (380-740nm), Search by element name, symbol, or atomic number, Sort by name, symbol, or spectra line count, Inspect individual spectra lines, Interactive spectrum visualization

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Math Widgets free?

Math Widgets costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Atomic Spectra free?

Atomic Spectra costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Math Widgets or Atomic Spectra have ads?

Neither Math Widgets nor Atomic Spectra shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Math Widgets or Atomic Spectra?

Math Widgets ships an update every 14 months, and Atomic Spectra every 19 months. Most recently, Math Widgets was updated on September 10, 2026 and Atomic Spectra on August 31, 2026.

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