CASIO fx vs Math Editor
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/
Math Editor
Create and organize mathematical notes and presentations with a user-friendly interface. Input complex notations, import or create images, and utilize voice commands. Export documents as PDFs or images, and generate LaTeX strings.
- Enter complex mathematical notations
- Import and create images with built-in editor
- Handwritten notes optimized for Apple Pencil
- Create documents with rich formatting
- Voice commands and custom shortcuts
- Export to PDF and image formats
- Generate LaTeX strings
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Create, customize and organize Math notes and presentations with friendly interface: • Enter fractions, square roots, exponents, subscripts, integrals, sums, products, limits, piecewise functions, matrices, and most other mathematical notations. • Import images from external sources, or create them with built in image editor. • Take handwritten notes with the image editor, optimized for Apple Pencil. • Create documents with headers, text content, formulas, matrices, images and written notes. Highlight, color code and choose from different fonts. • Use Apple’s Voice recognition plus Math Editor’s voice commands. Create your own voice and keyboard commands for formulas or matrices. • Convert documents into PDF format or image format and export the files. • Generate LaTeX strings from your typed entries. View string blocks between matching LaTeX delimiters. • Create presentations, record and export presentation videos. • Save your work on your device and in iCloud. Synchronize data between devices. Made for students, teachers, tutors, engineers, scientists, and anyone who needs polished custom Math notes on iPhone/iPad. Help is available. Dark mode is supported. We welcome feedback: graphmath@aol.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Math Editor at 5.0 against CASIO fx's 2.7. Math Editor also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 6 months). CASIO fx's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.6). On price, ratings volume, ads 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
Both are free to download. CASIO fx sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Math Editor asks for nothing beyond the download.
Math Editor holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 4 respectively.
CASIO fx ships an update every 6 months, Math Editor every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CASIO fx | Math Editor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.7 (9 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 9 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 54 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. | Eteri Byazrova |
Customer experience
CASIO fx
Math Editor
In-app purchases
CASIO fx
- fx-CG500 1 Month Subscription$1.991 Month
Math Editor
No in-app purchases









