CASIO fx vs Madona
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CASIO fx
This app provides advanced mathematical and scientific calculation tools, including graphing and a computer algebra system. It offers a user interface similar to the handheld fx-CG500, with access to various applications like eActivity, Spreadsheet, Geometry, and Physium. It's designed to enhance learning for both new and experienced users.
- Complex calculations
- Graph drawing
- Computer Algebra System (CAS)
- eActivity for worksheets
- Spreadsheet with statistical analysis
- Geometry with animations
- Physium periodic table and constants
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●App Overview fx-CG500 comes equipped to perform complex calculations, draw graphs, and to use a computer algebra system (CAS) to investigate mathematics and solve problems. It has a user interface in the style of the handheld fx-CG500, a tool used in classrooms worldwide. This app will be beneficial for both new and experienced fx-CG500 users. fx-CG500 in combination with the free activities available from CASIO can help to take your study of mathematics to the next level. ●Trial Version vs Monthly Subscription Version After you register for a fx-CG500 Subscription, you will be provided access to a variety of different apps and functions that are essential for math and natural science learning and calculation. ・Applications You get access to a selection of more than 10 new apps that allow you to perform calculations using dynamic visual representations of math and natural science concepts. Four typical applications, each of which is essential for math and natural science learning and calculations, are described below. -eActivity eActivity lets you input math expressions and textual explanations in files that can then be used as worksheets. -Spreadsheet In addition to standard spreadsheet calculations, this app also provides statistical chart analysis and statistical calculation capabilities. -Geometry Geometry makes it possible for students to grasp relationships between figures using number tables and animations. -Physium Physium provides access to a periodic table and scientific constants for calculations. ・Functions You get additional access to more than 300 middle and higher grade math functions, including calculus, complex numbers, probability distribution, and more. ●Monthly Subscription ・Subscription Fee and Period A subscription costs $1.99 per month (calculated from your date of purchase), automatically renewed each month until you cancel your subscription. Billing is through your iTunes account. ・Automatic Renewal Details Subscriptions are renewed automatically as long as the subscriber does not cancel the subscription at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. Billing for an automatically renewed subscription will be performed within 24 hours after the auto renewal. ・Checking Your Current Subscription Status and Canceling a Subscription (by Stopping Auto Renewal) You can check your current subscription status by navigating to the applicable page as shown below. [Settings > iTunes & App Store > Tap your Apple ID. > View Apple ID > Subscriptions] On the page that appears, you can check your next auto renewal date, and cancel or reconfigure your auto renewal. *You can also use iTunes to check your next auto renewal date, and cancel or reconfigure your auto renewal. ・Partial Month Cancellation Cancellation of a subscription partway through a month is not allowed. ・Terms of use http://edu.casio.com/software_app/app/termsofuse/en.html ・Privacy Policy http://world.casio.com/privacy/
Madona
Write and execute MATLAB and Octave code directly on your mobile device. Ideal for learning and testing code snippets with a custom keyboard and advanced editor. Supports plotting and graphing with detailed error output.
- Compile and run MATLAB/Octave code
- Supports plotting and graphing
- View program output or detailed error
- Custom keyboard for easy input
- Advanced source code editor
- Open, save, import, and share files
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Write MATLAB/Octave code directly on your iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch! This app is ideal for learning and testing code snippets! The Octave language is an interpreted programming language. Its syntax is very similar to Matlab, and careful programming of a script will allow it to run on both Octave and Matlab. The language helps in solving linear and nonlinear problems numerically, and for performing other numerical experiments This app provides a mobile environment that allows you to execute Octave/MATLAB using the GNU Octave compiler. Features: - Compile and run your program - Supports plotting and graphing - View program output or detailed error - Select and run chunk of codes - Custom keyboard for easy input of frequently used characters - Optimized for connecting with external physical/bluetooth keyboard - Advanced source code editor with syntax highlighting and line numbers - Open, save, import and share files. - Language reference Limitations: - Internet connection is required for compilation - Maximum program running time is 20s - One file can be run at a time - Some file system, network and graphics functions may be limited - This is a batch compiler; interactive programs are not supported. For example, if your program provides an input prompt, enter the input in the Input tab prior to compilation.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Madona at 3.7 against CASIO fx's 2.7. Madona also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months). CASIO fx's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. CASIO fx sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month and Madona sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Madona holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 16 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 33% and 33% positive.
CASIO fx ships an update every 6 months, Madona monthly. The most recent releases landed on June 10, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CASIO fx | Madona |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.7 (9 ratings) | 3.7 (16 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | 33.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 9 | 16 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 54 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. | Ketan Appa |
Customer experience
CASIO fx
Madona
In-app purchases
CASIO fx
- fx-CG500 1 Month Subscription$1.991 Month
Madona
- Upgrade$2.99









