Comparison

Madona vs Console for MATLAB programming

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

Head to head
About

Madona

Write and execute MATLAB and Octave code directly on your mobile device. Ideal for learning and testing code snippets with a custom keyboard and advanced editor. Supports plotting and graphing with detailed error output.

Highlights
  • Compile and run MATLAB/Octave code
  • Supports plotting and graphing
  • View program output or detailed error
  • Custom keyboard for easy input
  • Advanced source code editor
  • Open, save, import, and share files
Features
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Write MATLAB/Octave code directly on your iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch! This app is ideal for learning and testing code snippets! The Octave language is an interpreted programming language. Its syntax is very similar to Matlab, and careful programming of a script will allow it to run on both Octave and Matlab. The language helps in solving linear and nonlinear problems numerically, and for performing other numerical experiments This app provides a mobile environment that allows you to execute Octave/MATLAB using the GNU Octave compiler. Features: - Compile and run your program - Supports plotting and graphing - View program output or detailed error - Select and run chunk of codes - Custom keyboard for easy input of frequently used characters - Optimized for connecting with external physical/bluetooth keyboard - Advanced source code editor with syntax highlighting and line numbers - Open, save, import and share files. - Language reference Limitations: - Internet connection is required for compilation - Maximum program running time is 20s - One file can be run at a time - Some file system, network and graphics functions may be limited - This is a batch compiler; interactive programs are not supported. For example, if your program provides an input prompt, enter the input in the Input tab prior to compilation.

About

Console for MATLAB programming

This app provides a MATLAB interpreter for iOS devices, allowing users to run code and create interactive plots entirely on-device. It's ideal for students and learners who need a functional MATLAB environment without cloud reliance.

Highlights
  • On-device MATLAB computation
  • Interactive 2D/3D plots
  • Syntax highlighting
  • Offline document access
  • MATLAB function support
  • Plot configuration without coding
Features
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Console allows you to run MATLAB code on iOS devices. It comes with a MATLAB interpreter that supports functions frequently used by college students or learners. Individuals who do not need specialised functions should find this app a valuable tool. Console is powered by the same MATLAB interpreter of our flagship app, SIMO. Before purchasing SIMO, you should download Console to see if this interpreter is adequate for your work. We continue to expand its capability by supporting more functions and language syntax in future updates. While other similar apps perform computation on the cloud, Console executes MATLAB code using the on-board silicon. Internet connection is not required — even the documents are offline accessible within the app. Being able to use the app without internet connectivity is a great benefit for users with non-cellular iPads. Another great benefit is that plots are interactive and responsive since they are rendered in real-time by the on-board GPU. Console has 4 key components: 1. Console Input, where you input MATLAB statements. It supports - Line numbering - Syntax highlighting for MATLAB keywords and built-in functions. - Auto-indent. 2. Console Output, where the results are displayed. It supports - Full-text search - Variable view height to fit the contents. 3. Figure, where 2D or 3D plots are displayed. It supports - Multi-touch gestures for zoom, pan, and rotate (3D plots). - Attributes (such as axis labels, ticks, limits, line colour) can be configured using the built-in tool. No coding is required. - Sharing plots as images with third party apps. - Saving plots. 4. Documents, which contains the full set of SIMO documents accessible offline. - MATLAB functions. - Tutorials on MATLAB language basics. - Searchable by document title and contents.

Screenshots

Madona4 screens
Console for MATLAB programming4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Console for MATLAB programming at 80% against Madona's 33%. Console for MATLAB programming also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.7) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Madona's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price, ratings volume 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. Madona sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Console for MATLAB programming asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Console for MATLAB programming holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 13 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Madona's written reviews are positive against 80% of Console for MATLAB programming's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Madona ships an update monthly, Console for MATLAB programming fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Madona versus Console for MATLAB programming: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMadonaConsole for MATLAB programming
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (16 ratings)4.6 (13 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews80.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings16 — better13
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB64 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKetan AppaNumerical Co.

Customer experience

Madona

All ratings16 ratings
Positive62.5%
Neutral6.3%
Negative31.3%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral26.7%
Negative40.0%

Console for MATLAB programming

All ratings13 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Madona

One-time1
  • Upgrade$2.99
None

Console for MATLAB programming

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Madona free?
Madona is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Console for MATLAB programming free?
Console for MATLAB programming is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Madona or Console for MATLAB programming?
Console for MATLAB programming is rated higher. Madona averages 3.7 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Console for MATLAB programming averages 4.6 from 13 ratings.
Do Madona or Console for MATLAB programming have ads?
Madona shows ads; Console for MATLAB programming does not.
Which is updated more often, Madona or Console for MATLAB programming?
Madona ships an update monthly, and Console for MATLAB programming fortnightly. Most recently, Madona was updated on September 7, 2026 and Console for MATLAB programming on September 8, 2026.

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