SymCalc+ vs Img2Latex
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
Img2Latex
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Transform handwritten math, lecture notes, and problem sets into beautiful, editable LaTeX and professional PDFs—entirely on your device. Img2LaTeX uses cutting-edge on-device AI to understand your mathematical documents and convert them to production-ready LaTeX code. No internet connection required. Your data never leaves your device. KEY FEATURES * 100% On-Device Processing Zero cloud dependencies. All AI inference runs locally using advanced vision models. Your privacy is guaranteed—no data ever leaves your iPhone. * Multimodal Vision AI Powered by advanced on-device vision models optimized for ARM processors. Process up to 5 images at once for multi-page documents. * Real-Time Streaming Watch LaTeX code generate token-by-token in real-time. Edit and refine as you go. * Professional PDF Output Client-side LaTeX rendering produces publication-ready PDFs. Perfect for homework, research papers, and lecture notes. * Performance Monitoring Live metrics show memory usage, battery impact, and thermal state during AI inference. Transparency you won't find elsewhere. * Model Selection Choose between 2B and 4B parameter models. Balance speed vs. accuracy for your use case. * Smart History All generations saved locally with search, favorites, and refinement tracking. Never lose your work. * LaTeX Refinement Iteratively improve conversions with user feedback. Each refinement learns from the previous attempt. TECHNICAL HIGHLIGHTS * ARM64 Optimized: Leverages Apple Silicon's matrix acceleration capabilities * INT4 Quantization: Efficient 4-bit models (~500MB for 2B, ~900MB for 4B) * SME2 Compatible: Automatic use of latest ARM extensions on iPhone 16 and M4 devices * SIMD Acceleration: Accelerate framework for parallel image preprocessing * Thermal Management: Adaptive performance tuning based on device temperature PERFECT FOR * Students converting homework to LaTeX * Researchers digitizing handwritten notes * Educators preparing problem sets * Anyone who needs fast, private math-to-PDF conversion PRIVACY FIRST Unlike cloud-based OCR services, Img2LaTeX processes everything locally. No server uploads, no data collection, no privacy concerns. Your intellectual property stays yours. HOW IT WORKS 1. Capture photos of your handwritten or typed math 2. Watch AI generate LaTeX code in real-time 3. Review and refine the output 4. Export as PDF or copy LaTeX code BUILT FOR THE ARM AI DEVELOPER CHALLENGE 2025 Img2LaTeX showcases production-grade on-device AI on iOS. Developed as part of Arm's AI Developer Challenge, this app demonstrates what's possible when you combine advanced multimodal models with ARM-optimized inference. OPEN SOURCE Img2LaTeX is fully open-source (MIT License). Explore the code, contribute improvements, or learn how to build your own on-device AI apps. GitHub: github.com/youneslaaroussi/Pic2PDF REQUIREMENTS: * iOS 17.0 or later * ~1GB free storage for AI models (downloaded on first launch) * No internet connection required after model download * Works on all ARM-based iOS devices (iPhone, iPad) Get started with on-device AI today. Convert math to PDF in seconds—privately and efficiently.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Img2Latex at Free against SymCalc+'s $9.99. SymCalc+'s advantage is chart position (#199 vs unranked) and device support (3 vs 1). On ads and in-app purchases 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
Img2Latex is free to download; SymCalc+ costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | SymCalc+ | Img2Latex |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.7 (91 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 73.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 91 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Best chart rank | #199 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Voxeloid Kft. | DeepShot, Inc. |
In-app purchases
SymCalc+
No in-app purchases
Img2Latex
No in-app purchases









