Comparison

archive vs Vector3D

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

Head to head
About

archive

Access and view scientific preprints from arXiv.org with this free application. Search for papers across various scientific disciplines and read them directly within the app. All features are available without cost.

Highlights
  • arXiv preprint search
  • PDF viewer
  • Access scientific papers
  • Free to use
  • Supports multiple disciplines
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It's arXiv preprint search & PDF viewer app. All features are completely free to use. arXiv.org e-Print archive https://arxiv.org/ URL scheme: preprint:// Note: - This app uses arXiv APIs. - This app is run by an individual and has nothing to do with arXiv. Thank you to arXiv for use of its open access interoperability. --- * arXiv arXiv (pronounced "archive"—the X represents the Greek letter chi [χ]) is an open-access repository of electronic preprints and postprints (known as e-prints) approved for posting after moderation, but not peer review. It consists of scientific papers in the fields of mathematics, physics, astronomy, electrical engineering, computer science, quantitative biology, statistics, mathematical finance and economics, which can be accessed online. In many fields of mathematics and physics, almost all scientific papers are self-archived on the arXiv repository before publication in a peer-reviewed journal. Some publishers also grant permission for authors to archive the peer-reviewed postprint. Begun on August 14, 1991, arXiv.org passed the half-million-article milestone on October 3, 2008, and had hit a million by the end of 2014. As of April 2021, the submission rate is about 16,000 articles per month. Quoted from: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ArXiv

About

Vector3D

Features
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Vector3D: Math Plotter brings your math to life — plot vectors, points, and line segments in interactive 3D space, right on your iPad or iPhone. Whether you're a student tackling linear algebra, a teacher preparing classroom demonstrations, or a physics enthusiast exploring 3D geometry, Vector3D gives you an intuitive tool to visualise mathematical objects the way they really look. FEATURES • Plot vectors with custom start points, components, colours, and thickness • Visualise points and line segments in full 3D • Display vectors in i, j, k notation with automatic magnitude calculation • Labels follow each object in 3D space for easy identification • Adjust axis and grid size to fit any scale • Save scenes as .vviz files and reload them anytime • Share scenes via AirDrop, Files, or any app • Capture and share screenshots of your 3D scene • Dark mode and light mode support • Available in English, Traditional Chinese, and Japanese • Works completely offline — no account required, no data collected FREE vs PRO Free: Plot up to 10 objects per day, save up to 3 scenes Pro (one-time purchase): Unlimited objects and unlimited scene saves PRIVACY Vector3D collects zero data. No analytics, no ads, no tracking. Everything stays on your device. Perfect for: • High school and university students studying vectors, linear algebra, or calculus • Math and physics teachers creating visual aids • STEM learners curious about 3D geometry

Screenshots

archive4 screens
Vector3D3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: archive at none against Vector3D's 1. Vector3D's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 26.0). On price 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. Vector3D sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. archive asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
archive versus Vector3D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterarchiveVector3D
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB12 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperFugaPiyo Inc.Tin Chi Chan

In-app purchases

None

archive

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Vector3D

One-time1
  • Pro Upgrade$0.99

Questions

Is archive free?
archive is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Vector3D free?
Vector3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do archive or Vector3D have ads?
archive shows ads; Vector3D does not.

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