Comparison

Mathic vs illumibot

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

Head to head
About

Mathic

Explore mathematical concepts through engaging animations and optical illusions. This app showcases drawing techniques using CoreGraphics and UIKit, offering a visual journey into geometry and patterns. Source code is available for those interested in the underlying technology.

Highlights
  • Shape and path drawing
  • Gradient and text rendering
  • CoreGraphics animations
  • UIKit integration
  • Mathematical scenes
  • Optical illusions
Features
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A UIKit & CoreGraphics showcase.  This app demonstrates different techniques for drawing shapes, paths, gradients, text, and animations using CoreGraphics and UIKit. Scenes are based in mathematics and optical illusions. Source code is available through the About page.

About

illumibot

Transform any surface into a dynamic digital art display using your smartphone and a projector. Effortlessly create stunning visuals with voice commands and precise lighting control. Share your creations with a community or synchronize multiple projectors for larger-than-life experiences.

Highlights
  • Smartphone to projector connection
  • Voice-activated art creation
  • Precise lighting and shadow control
  • Community sharing platform
  • Multi-projector synchronization
  • Digital art transformation
Features
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Transform any space into a visual spectacle with Illumibot! This app connects your smartphone to projectors, turning ordinary surfaces into extraordinary displays of digital art. Speak your vision and see it come alive quickly, with precise lighting, shadows, and details—all without the need for technical skills. Join our community to share and explore creations, or use multiple projectors for synchronized displays. With Illumibot, creativity is limitless, and sharing your masterpieces is as easy as a voice command. Dive into a world where your imagination lights up the world around you! EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula Terms of service: https://illumibot.ai/tos Privacy Policy: https://illumibot.ai/privacypolicy

Screenshots

Mathic4 screens
illumibot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Mathic at 5.0 against illumibot's 3.9. Mathic also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 8) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). illumibot's advantage is ratings volume (24 vs 4). On price, update cadence, ads 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. illumibot sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Mathic asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Mathic holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: illumibot has 24 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mathic ships an update every 10 days, illumibot every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Mathic versus illumibot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMathicillumibot
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better3.9 (24 ratings)
Positive reviews—53.3% of reviews
Number of ratings424 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 11 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB136 MB
Age rating4+9+
Developerzakk hoytRoss Arroyo

Customer experience

Mathic

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

illumibot

All ratings24 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive53.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative46.7%

In-app purchases

None

Mathic

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

illumibot

Subscriptions5
  • 1 illumibot$14.991 Month
  • 2 illumibots$29.991 Month
  • 3 illumibots$44.991 Month
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  • 4 illumibots$59.991 Month
  • 5 illumibots$74.991 Month
One-time3
  • Tokens - Pack 1$15.00
  • Tokens - Pack 2$65.00
  • Tokens - Pack 3$119.00

Questions

Is Mathic free?
Mathic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is illumibot free?
illumibot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Mathic or illumibot?
Mathic is rated higher. Mathic averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while illumibot averages 3.9 from 24 ratings.
Do Mathic or illumibot have ads?
Neither Mathic nor illumibot shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mathic or illumibot?
Mathic ships an update every 10 days, and illumibot every 11 days. Most recently, Mathic was updated on October 24, 2026 and illumibot on October 30, 2026.

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