MIT App Inventor vs GeoGebra Calculator Suite
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MIT App Inventor
Learn programming and build mobile applications using a visual, block-based interface. This educational tool helps users understand computational thinking and design their own projects, with built-in tutorials and over 60 components for diverse app creation.
- Visual block-based programming
- Mobile app development
- Computational thinking education
- Built-in tutorials
- Over 60 app components
- Project testing and debugging
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MIT App Inventor is an educational tool to learn computational thinking and computational action principles through building mobile apps. Used by over one million people worldwide every year, it is one of the premier platforms for computer science education. Use this companion app to test drive projects, debug blocks code, and show your friends and family your creations. Using a blocks based programming language, design and code your own projects, or use one of the many books and curricula to learn about coding. App Inventor also includes built-in tutorials for running student workshops. This version of App Inventor includes over 60 components, from user interface elements such as buttons and switches, to sensors, connectivity and multimedia components so your projects can interact with the world.
GeoGebra Calculator Suite
Explore mathematical concepts with a powerful suite of tools. Graph functions, solve equations, and construct geometric figures in 2D and 3D. Utilize augmented reality to visualize math in the real world and share your creations.
- Graph functions, equations, curves, and surfaces in 2D and 3D
- Solve equations and perform calculus operations
- Construct and analyze geometric figures
- Create dynamic constructions with sliders
- Visualize 3D math objects with Augmented Reality
- Switch between different calculator modes
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Graph functions, roots, and extrema. Find derivatives and integrals. Create tables of values. Solve equations and 3D math problems. Construct and analyze polygons, circles and conics. Create dynamic geometric constructions in 2D. Use Augmented Reality to explore 3D math objects in real life. Save and share your results. Millions of people around the world use GeoGebra to explore and learn math and science. Come join us! • Plot functions, equations, curves and surfaces in 2D and 3D • Build tables of values • Solve equations • Find derivatives and integrals • Explore transformations with sliders • Get special points of functions: roots, min, max, intersections • Analyze different types of regressions • Create geometric constructions and 3D objects • Measure lengths, perimeters and areas • Create and analyze traces of points and loci • Experience sliders, points, graphs and geometry all working together • Investigate construction steps to get a deeper understanding • Switch between Graphing, Geometry, CAS and 3D Calculator • Search for free learning activities directly from our app • Save and share your results with students and teachers We’d love to hear from you: send us your questions or feedback via Twitter @geogebra or via https://help.geogebra.org
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: GeoGebra Calculator Suite at 4.3 against MIT App Inventor's 2.6. GeoGebra Calculator Suite also leads on review sentiment (43% vs 20%) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
GeoGebra Calculator Suite holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GeoGebra Calculator Suite has 58 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of MIT App Inventor's written reviews are positive against 43% of GeoGebra Calculator Suite's.
MIT App Inventor ships an update every 3 months, GeoGebra Calculator Suite monthly. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.
| Parameter | MIT App Inventor | GeoGebra Calculator Suite |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.6 (7 ratings) | 4.3 (58 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 19.6% of reviews | 43.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 7 | 58 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 108 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | GeoGebra GmbH |
Customer experience
MIT App Inventor
GeoGebra Calculator Suite
Bugs and requests
MIT App Inventor
Reported bugs
3 issues- App frequently crashes or freezes
- Connectivity problems when trying to test apps
- Inconsistent behavior and unexpected errors
Requested features
3 requests- Improved compatibility with modern devices and operating systems
- More intuitive and user-friendly interface
- Better error handling and debugging tools
GeoGebra Calculator Suite
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
MIT App Inventor
No in-app purchases
GeoGebra Calculator Suite
No in-app purchases
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