Comparison

SymCalc+ vs Distributions

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 provides advanced mathematical calculations, from basic arithmetic to university-level topics. It combines the functionality of a scientific graphing calculator with the ease of a mobile application, offering symbolic computation and detailed feature explanations.

Highlights
  • Exact arithmetic and numerical modes
  • Symbolic algebra and calculus operations
  • Matrix operations and linear algebra
  • Equation and differential equation solvers
  • Complex number arithmetic
  • Interactive graphing
  • Session management and PDF export
Features
Currently charting
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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

About

Distributions

Features
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Distributions – Explore Probability Visually Distributions is an educational app that helps you understand how parameters affect the shape and properties of 35 probability distributions. With interactive charts, sliders, and real-time statistics, you can see how changes in parameters impact the distribution instantly. Perfect for students, teachers, and anyone interested in statistics or data science. Key Features: • Explore both discrete and continuous distributions • Interactive charts for probability mass/density and cumulative functions • Real-time parameter editing with sliders and text fields • View mean, variance, skewness, and more • Random sampling demonstration • Predefined examples and parameter sets • Supports dark mode for comfortable viewing How It Works: 1. Select a distribution to explore 2. Adjust parameters and watch the chart update 3. View key statistics and properties 4. Try random sampling to see variability Perfect For: • Students learning statistics • Teachers demonstrating concepts • Data scientists and analysts Distributions makes learning probability intuitive and visual. Download now and start exploring!

Screenshots

SymCalc+4 screens
Distributions4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Distributions at $4.99 against SymCalc+'s $9.99. SymCalc+'s advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 5 months) and chart position (#199 vs unranked). On 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

SymCalc+ costs $9.99 and Distributions $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SymCalc+ ships an update every 5 weeks, Distributions every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
SymCalc+ versus Distributions: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSymCalc+Distributions
Price$9.99$4.99 — better
Rating4.7 (91 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews73.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings91 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#199 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVoxeloid Kft.Joao Frasco

In-app purchases

None

SymCalc+

No in-app purchases

None

Distributions

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SymCalc+ free?
SymCalc+ costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Distributions free?
Distributions costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do SymCalc+ or Distributions have ads?
Neither SymCalc+ nor Distributions shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SymCalc+ or Distributions?
SymCalc+ ships an update every 5 weeks, and Distributions every 5 months. Most recently, SymCalc+ was updated on September 12, 2026 and Distributions on September 9, 2026.

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