Graphing Calculator 84 vs MathNotes
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Graphing Calculator 84
This app offers a comprehensive graphing and scientific calculator experience, mimicking the functionality of a Ti-84. It includes advanced features for graphing, symbolic calculations, equation solving, and extensive statistical analysis. Users can upgrade for full access to all capabilities.
- Graphing calculator with function, polar, and parametric plots
- Scientific calculator with computer algebra system
- Equation solver for various equation types
- Extensive 1-variable and 2-variable statistics
- Inferential statistics and distribution functions
- Interactive and manual tracing modes
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The graphing calculator provides a UI similar to a real 84 graphing calculator. ◉ Graphing Calculator - Supports function, polar, and parametric graphs. - Press MODE and select Graph mode, then press Y= to open the graph editor. Press GRAPH to draw the functions. - Interactive and manual tracing modes. - Shows intersections, roots, and extrema (local maxima and minima) of function graphs. - Shows derivatives of function graphs. - Shows tangents to function and polar graphs. - Best‑fit line for a set of points. - TABLE generates a table of values for the selected graph. - CALC computes min, max, d/dx, and integrals of the selected graph. ◉ Scientific Calculator - Includes a computer algebra system for symbolic calculation. - Supports the functions you use on 83 and 84 graphing calculators. - All basic and advanced math functions: complex numbers, probability, angles, relational operations, logic operations, and matrix and vector operations. - Users can define custom calculator functions. ◉ Equation Solver (press ALPHA ENTER to open the SOLVER menu) - Solves any equation with Auto Solver mode and can provide symbolic roots. - Solves quadratic, cubic, quartic, and quintic equations. - Solves systems of equations with up to 5 variables. ◉ Statistics - 1‑Var Stats: calculates 1‑variable statistics. - 2‑Var Stats: calculates 2‑variable statistics. - LinReg(ax+b): fits a linear model to data. - QuadReg: fits a quadratic model to data. - CubicReg: fits a cubic model to data. - QuartReg: fits a quartic model to data. - LinReg(a+bx): fits a linear model to data. - LnReg: fits a logarithmic model to data. - ExpReg: fits an exponential model to data. ◉ Inferential Statistics and Distributions - Z‑Test, T‑Test, 2‑SampZTest, 2‑SampTTest, 1‑PropZTest, 2‑PropZTest, Z‑Interval, T‑Interval, 2‑SampZInt, 2‑SampTInt, 1‑PropZInt, 2‑PropZInt, Chi‑square Test, Chi‑square GOF Test, 2‑SampFTest, LinRegTTest, LinRegTInt, ANOVA. - All distribution functions, including Normal, Student’s t, Chi‑square, F, binomial, and more. ◉ Get Calculator 84 Premium Upgrade to the Premium version to access all the features above, including advanced math functions, statistics, inferential statistics and distributions, scanning math with your camera, and more. Choose from 3 options: - A 1‑month subscription - A 1‑year subscription - A lifetime purchase Subscription payments will be charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase and at the start of each renewal term. You can cancel at any time through your Apple Account settings. You must do this at least 24 hours before the end of the current period to avoid being charged. Cancellation takes effect the day after the current period ends, and you will be downgraded to the free service. TI-84 is a registered trademark of Texas Instruments Incorporated. Calc84 is not affiliated with Texas Instruments. Terms of Service: https://calc84-efd3d.firebaseapp.com/tos.html Privacy Policy: https://calc84-efd3d.firebaseapp.com/privacypolicy.html
MathNotes
This app provides an infinite digital canvas for studying and visualizing mathematics. It allows users to create 2D and 3D graphs, take notes with LaTeX formatting, and convert handwritten equations into editable LaTeX using OCR. Ideal for students and professionals needing a comprehensive math workspace.
- Infinite digital canvas
- 2D and 3D graph plotting
- Formula OCR to LaTeX
- LaTeX equation rendering
- Interactive animated sliders
- Note organization with media
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Transform the way you study and visualize mathematics with MathNotes, the ultimate infinite canvas built for students, professionals, and math enthusiasts! Whether you're plotting a simple 2D graph, exploring complex 3D surfaces, or simply taking digital notes with perfect LaTeX formatting, MathNotes gives you full freedom in a single, boundless workspace. FEATURES • Infinite Canvas: Pan, zoom, and organize your math notes unhindered! Add text, images, videos, and web links instantly. • Advanced Plotting Engine: Easily plot standard 2D functions, polar coordinates, and parametric curves. • Interactive 3D Surfaces: Visualize multi-variable formulas (`z = f(x,y)`) in full 3D space with an orbit camera. • Formula OCR Engine: Found a complicated equation? Simply snap a photo or scan it using our built-in ONNX-powered OCR to perfectly convert it into editable LaTeX. • Beautiful LaTeX Rendering: Write and render complicated mathematical formulas with gorgeous typography. • Scrubbable Constants: Use animated sliders to watch your 2D and 3D graphs react in real-time. • Custom Organization: Pin definitions, build concepts visually, and maintain your custom study notes. Designed for fluid interaction, MathNotes handles your deepest mathematical explorations with a clean, dynamic, and focused interface. Ready to master calculus, linear algebra, and trigonometry? Download MathNotes today and unlock the perfect math study canvas!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Graphing Calculator 84 at 4.6 against MathNotes's 4.0. Graphing Calculator 84 also leads on ratings volume (5.1K vs 3). MathNotes's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15). 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. Graphing Calculator 84 sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and MathNotes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Graphing Calculator 84 holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Graphing Calculator 84 has 5.1K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Graphing Calculator 84 ships an update every 2 months, MathNotes every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Graphing Calculator 84 | MathNotes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (5.1K ratings) — better | 4.0 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 83.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5.1K — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 15 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 163 MB | 340 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tran Duy | Vladislav Alikov |
Customer experience
Graphing Calculator 84
MathNotes
Bugs and requests
Graphing Calculator 84
Reported bugs
2 issues- Incorrect results for some exponent/root operations with negative numbers
- Inability to view full range of result formats for certain calculations
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to edit expressions in history
- More customization options for themes/icons
- Improved handling of complex number operations
- Better support for finding all function zeros
MathNotes
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Graphing Calculator 84
- Calc84 One Month$1.991 Month
- Calc84 One Year$2.991 Year
- Graphing Calculator Plus$5.99
- Calc84 Pro Lifetime$5.99
MathNotes
- Support the App and remove Ads$1.99
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