SymCalc+ vs Distributions
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
Distributions
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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!
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Verdict
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
SymCalc+ costs $9.99 and Distributions $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
| Parameter | SymCalc+ | Distributions |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.99 | $4.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.7 (91 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 73.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 91 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Best chart rank | #199 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Voxeloid Kft. | Joao Frasco |
In-app purchases
SymCalc+
No in-app purchases
Distributions
No in-app purchases









