Comparison

SymCalc vs Materia

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

Head to head
About

SymCalc

This app serves as a powerful math toolbox for students, teachers, and engineers. It handles everything from basic arithmetic to advanced university-level math with an exceptional algebra engine. Enjoy the benefits of a scientific calculator combined with a modern mobile interface, offering exact arithmetic and comprehensive tools for algebra, calculus, and linear algebra.

Highlights
  • Exact arithmetic
  • Variable and function storage
  • Algebraic operations
  • Calculus functions
  • Linear algebra tools
  • Equation solvers
  • Graphing
  • Session management
Features
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Solve equations, simplify algebra, take derivatives and integrals, work with matrices, and visualize results in 2D and 3D from one app. Whether you need an exact symbolic answer, a decimal approximation, or a graph, SymCalc keeps the full workflow in one place. Store your work in reusable sessions, assign variables, define your own functions, and come back to your calculations later. - Solve single equations and systems with exact or numerical results - Simplify, factor, expand, substitute, and find roots, limits, sums, products, and Taylor series - Handle calculus tasks including derivatives, indefinite and definite integrals, and differential equations - Work with matrices and vectors: determinants, inverses, rank, RREF, eigenvalues, eigenvectors, dot products, and cross products - Graph standard functions, implicit equations and inequalities, polar curves, parametric plots, and 3D surfaces - Use logarithmic axes, inspect intersections, and adjust extra variables with sliders - Compute with complex numbers and common scientific functions - Save worksheets, keep multiple sessions, create custom functions, and export your work as PDF or SymCalc files - Learn faster with built-in function help and examples inside the app - Built for students, engineers, scientists, and anyone who needs more than a basic scientific calculator. This free version of SymCalc provides basic symbolic arithmetic features for free. A paid subscription unlocks the more advanced tools and online sharing capabilities. - Length of subscription is 1 year. - Payment will be charged to iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period – Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal – Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase Terms of Use: https://voxeloid.com/symcalctos.html Privacy Policy: https://voxeloid.com/privacy.txt

About

Materia

Features
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Materia brings the periodic table to life. Explore all 118 elements through a beautifully designed, interactive experience built for iPhone. Move beyond a traditional chart and discover the relationships, properties, and structure of the elements through multiple ways of exploring them. EXPLORE EVERY ELEMENT Browse the complete periodic table with accurate atomic numbers, symbols, categories, groups, periods, atomic masses, and carefully presented element information. THREE WAYS TO EXPLORE • Grid — Browse elements in a clean, visual collection. • Table — Explore the familiar periodic structure in a modern, interactive layout. • Orbit — Experience elements through an immersive spatial visualization with focus, relationships, and motion. DISCOVER CONNECTIONS Explore metals, nonmetals, noble gases, elements important to life, and meaningful compositions. Select an element to bring it into focus and discover related elements around it. DESIGNED TO FEEL ALIVE Materia uses subtle motion, depth, haptics, and responsive interactions to turn scientific information into something you can explore rather than simply read. MATERIA PRO Materia includes a useful free experience with the complete element library and core exploration tools. Materia Pro is an optional one-time purchase that unlocks the premium Orbit experience and advanced interactive visualizations. No ads. No subscription required for Materia Pro.

Screenshots

SymCalc4 screens
Materia4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: SymCalc at 13.0 against Materia's 26.4. On price, 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

Both are free to download. SymCalc sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per year and Materia sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
SymCalc versus Materia: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSymCalcMateria
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (169 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews57.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings169 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.4
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVoxeloid Kft.Vincent Galeano

Bugs and requests

SymCalc

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Swipe up gesture enters numbers
  • App doesn't open on iOS 12
  • Cannot handle specific integration function
  • Custom functions disappear
  • Keyboard registers ',' or '.' on swipe up
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  • Screen size issues on iPhone X

Requested features

9 requests
  • Better simplification of results
  • UI fixes
  • Different color shades for guidance
  • White text on black background option
  • Symbolic Logic and brane calculations
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  • Optimization for iPhone X screen
  • Indicate subscription period
  • Option to recover purchase
  • Translate to Spanish

Materia

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SymCalc

Subscriptions1
  • Premium features$3.991 Year
1 purchases

Materia

One-time1
  • Materia Pro$4.99

Questions

Is SymCalc free?
SymCalc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Materia free?
Materia is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SymCalc or Materia have ads?
Neither SymCalc nor Materia shows ads.

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