Comparison

CASIO fx vs The Consumer

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Complex calculations
  • Graph drawing
  • Computer Algebra System (CAS)
  • eActivity for worksheets
  • Spreadsheet with statistical analysis
  • Geometry with animations
  • Physium periodic table and constants
Features
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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/

About

The Consumer

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ENGLISH Learn Intermediate Microeconomics interactively! TheConsumer is a complete interactive textbook with theory, dynamic graphs, examples, exercises, and instant feedback—all in one app. New in Version 2.0: Now bilingual! Switch easily between English and Spanish using the new flag button. Features: - Interactive theory with integrated graphs and "show math" buttons for formal explanations. - Examples and exercises throughout the text, with hints and detailed solutions. - Self-assessment tests with feedback and explanations for common mistakes. - Glossary with linked definitions for quick reference. - Structured chapters with learning objectives and summaries for easy navigation. - Works offline—study anywhere, anytime. For undergraduate students, professors, or anyone interested in Microeconomics. Adapted for different math levels: follow without math or reveal formal math when ready. Install TheConsumer and learn Microeconomics interactively! ***** ESPAÑOL ¡Aprende Microeconomía Intermedia de forma interactiva! TheConsumer es un libro interactivo completo con teoría, gráficos dinámicos, ejemplos, ejercicios y feedback inmediato, todo en una sola app. Novedad en la versión 2.0: ¡Ahora bilingüe! Cambia fácilmente entre inglés y español con el nuevo botón de bandera. Características: - Teoría interactiva con gráficos integrados y botones "mostrar matemáticas" para explicaciones formales. - Ejemplos y ejercicios en todo el texto, con pistas y soluciones detalladas. - Tests de autoevaluación con feedback y aclaraciones sobre errores comunes. - Glosario con definiciones enlazadas para consulta rápida. - Capítulos estructurados con objetivos y resúmenes para una navegación sencilla. - Funciona sin conexión: estudia donde quieras, cuando quieras. - Incluye enlaces a vídeos en YouTube creados por nosotros sobre los conceptos más elementales de la teoría. Para estudiantes universitarios, profesores o cualquier persona interesada en Microeconomía. Adaptada a distintos niveles de matemáticas: sigue sin fórmulas o muéstralas cuando lo desees. Instala TheConsumer y aprende Microeconomía de forma interactiva!

Screenshots

CASIO fx4 screens
The Consumer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: CASIO fx at Free against The Consumer's $2.99. CASIO fx also leads on update cadence (every 6 months vs every 20 months). The Consumer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

CASIO fx is free to download; The Consumer costs $2.99 up front. CASIO fx sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. The Consumer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CASIO fx ships an update every 6 months, The Consumer every 20 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
CASIO fx versus The Consumer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCASIO fxThe Consumer
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating2.7 (9 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 months — betterEvery 20 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB119 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.Loreto Llorente

In-app purchases

1 purchases

CASIO fx

Subscriptions1
  • fx-CG500 1 Month Subscription$1.991 Month
None

The Consumer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CASIO fx free?
CASIO fx is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Consumer free?
The Consumer costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do CASIO fx or The Consumer have ads?
Neither CASIO fx nor The Consumer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CASIO fx or The Consumer?
CASIO fx ships an update every 6 months, and The Consumer every 20 months. Most recently, CASIO fx was updated on October 23, 2026 and The Consumer on October 14, 2026.

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