MaPhET vs Beautiful Numbers
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MaPhET
This app serves as a comprehensive educational tool, offering a powerful calculator with detailed calculation paths, unit conversions, and a vast collection of formulas for math, physics, and chemistry. It also includes tools for date calculations, random number generation, and geometric figure analysis.
- Advanced calculator with calculation path
- Extensive unit conversions
- Collection of math, physics, and chemistry formulas
- Date difference calculation
- Geometric figure analysis
- Random number and letter generator
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Main functions: • Calculator - Basic arithmetic operations, powers, percentages, sine, cosine, tangent, root, logarithm, factorial - Output with calculation path and bracket resolution • Conversion of units of measure - Length, area, volume, temperature, weight, speed, pressure, energy, acceleration, force, power, time, data storage, transfer rate • • Calculation of date differences and adding and subtracting with dates • Random Numbers • Random Letter • Roll the dice • Greek alphabet • Prefixes for units of measure • Number sequences and prime numbers • Calculation of triangles with a calculation path • Mathematical basics • Arithmetic laws, set theory • Equations and functions • Linear functions and quadratic functions • Draw functions • Geometry basics • Angles, triangles, squares, circles • Prisms, cylinders, pyramids, circular cones, spheres • Geometric solids and figures • Physics formulas • Physical quantities and units with value tables • Physical constants • Chemistry formulas and periodic table of elements • Extensive search function
Beautiful Numbers
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Ever stared at a number line and wondered what numbers really are? That’s what happened when I tried to explain real numbers to my daughter. They weren’t just “points on a line” - they were invisible ideas that didn’t feel real at all. So I built a way to make them visible. With sliders, colors, and movement, she could see numbers stretch, merge, and grow. Suddenly, math wasn’t about memorising - it was about discovering. That small project grew into Beautiful Numbers - an interactive world where numbers come alive. See math like never before: - Add, subtract, multiply, divide — and watch numbers dance in real time. - Play with intervals: drag their ends, see them merge, overlap, and split. - Explore powers and roots: what happens when you flip or combine them? - Understand absolute value: visualise distance and tackle equations like |x−4| = 6. - Master percents and growth: from simple increases to compound interest that grows like magic. Whether you’re a student, teacher, or curious explorer, Beautiful Numbers helps you see what math really means - and maybe even fall in love with it. Download Beautiful Numbers and explore the world of real numbers - beautifully.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Beautiful Numbers at Free against MaPhET's $1.99. Beautiful Numbers also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 5 months). MaPhET's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.4). On ads, in-app purchases 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
Beautiful Numbers is free to download; MaPhET costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MaPhET ships an update every 5 months, Beautiful Numbers every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MaPhET | Beautiful Numbers |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 18.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jens-Peter Bardt | Tomasz Rygula |
In-app purchases
MaPhET
No in-app purchases
Beautiful Numbers
No in-app purchases
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