# Mathic vs illumibot

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.

Both are free to download. illumibot sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Mathic asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mathic | illumibot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mathic/id1451875898/reviews)** | [3.9 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/illumibot/id6470222013/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **24** |
| Positive reviews | — | 53.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 11 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 2 MB | 136 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [zakk hoyt](https://appshunter.io/developer/570320687) | [Ross Arroyo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1746581103) |

## What reviewers say

### Mathic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mathic/id1451875898)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### illumibot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/illumibot/id6470222013)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 illumibot | $14.99 | per month |
| 2 illumibots | $29.99 | per month |
| 3 illumibots | $44.99 | per month |
| 4 illumibots | $59.99 | per month |
| 5 illumibots | $74.99 | per month |
| Tokens - Pack 1 | $15.00 | one-time |
| Tokens - Pack 2 | $65.00 | one-time |
| Tokens - Pack 3 | $119.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*