Comparison

Derivative vs Derivative Master by ChatStick

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

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Derivative

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The DerivativeCalculus is a simple but elegant app to find the derivatives of complex multivariable functions. You can find the partial derivatives of a multivariate function and share it with others or save it locally. You can create a beautiful high quality partial derivative tree and share it with others or save it locally. Derivatives are shown in beautifully written mathematical expression It automatically saves your hard work locally on your device so you can come back and pick up from where you left off as your great effort will not be lost. This app also has a Study page to help you learn important differentiation rules like, product rule, chain rule, quotient rule, ect. This app is perfect for students learning calculus. Sharpen you brain by using this app and learning about the calculus. This is an app for all student groups. From high school to college to university students. Be creative. Enjoy the app!

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Derivative Master by ChatStick

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Derivative Master is the all-in-one calculus companion for high school and college students learning differentiation. From your first power rule to chain rule mastery, every derivative is solved step by step โ€” with the exact rule highlighted at each move. Whether you're prepping for AP Calculus, Calc 1, or a final exam, Derivative Master replaces hours of confusion with clear, color-coded explanations, hands-on practice, and gamified progress tracking. WHY STUDENTS LOVE DERIVATIVE MASTER โ€ข Step-by-step symbolic solver โ€” type any function and see every derivation step with the rule applied โ€ข 11 differentiation rules library โ€” Power, Chain, Product, Quotient, Sum, Constant, Trig, Exponential, Logarithm, and more, each with worked examples and common mistakes โ€ข Daily Challenge โ€” a new problem every day to build a streak โ€ข Practice mode โ€” Easy, Medium, and Hard problems with hints, instant feedback, and rule identification โ€ข Concept articles โ€” short, focused lessons on limits, tangent lines, optimization, notation, and the meaning of a derivative โ€ข Achievements & streaks โ€” 12 badges to earn as you level up โ€ข Smart calculator โ€” full math keypad with sin, cos, tan, ln, e^x, ฯ€, and powers โ€ข Save and revisit โ€” keep history of solved problems for quick review PREMIUM FEATURES Unlock the full experience: โ€ข Interactive Graph Plotter โ€” see f(x) and f'(x) side by side on the same axes โ€ข Full Quiz Mode โ€” timed multiple-choice exams with explanations โ€ข Unlimited Favorites โ€” star derivatives for instant recall โ€ข Unlimited History โ€” never lose a worked problem โ€ข Ad-free experience DESIGNED FOR LEARNING Derivative Master isn't just a calculator โ€” it's a tutor. Each step explains WHICH rule was applied and WHY, so you build real understanding instead of memorizing answers. The color-coded interface, clean math typography, and gentle gamification make studying calculus genuinely enjoyable. PERFECT FOR โ€ข AP Calculus AB & BC students โ€ข College Calculus 1 students โ€ข Engineering, physics, and economics majors brushing up on derivatives โ€ข High school students starting differential calculus โ€ข Anyone who wants to truly understand derivatives, not just compute them WHAT'S INSIDE โ€” Step-by-step derivative solver with symbolic engine โ€” 11-rule reference library with formulas and examples โ€” Daily Challenge problem (changes every day) โ€” Tiered practice problems (Easy / Medium / Hard) โ€” 6 concept articles on calculus fundamentals โ€” Interactive function & derivative graph plotter โ€” Full quiz mode with scoring and explanations โ€” 12 achievements & streak tracking โ€” Custom calculator with trig, log, exponential, and constants โ€” History and favorites for quick review Download Derivative Master today and turn calculus from confusing into conquered.

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Derivative4 screens
Derivative Master by ChatStick4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Derivative Master by ChatStick at Free against Derivative's $1.99. Derivative's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Derivative Master by ChatStick is free to download; Derivative costs $1.99 up front. Derivative Master by ChatStick sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Derivative asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences ยท 2 level
Derivative versus Derivative Master by ChatStick: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDerivativeDerivative Master by ChatStick
Price$1.99Free โ€” better
Update frequencyMonthlyโ€”
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 โ€” better26.2
Further details โ€” not scored
Size32 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOm Prakash ChapagainChatStick Company Limited

In-app purchases

None

Derivative

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Derivative Master by ChatStick

One-time1
  • Unlock All Features$2.99

Questions

Is Derivative free?
Derivative costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Derivative Master by ChatStick free?
Derivative Master by ChatStick is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Derivative or Derivative Master by ChatStick have ads?
Derivative Master by ChatStick shows ads; Derivative does not.

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