Comparison

Quick Graph vs CALC Prime

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

Head to head
About

Quick Graph

This powerful graphing calculator leverages multitouch displays for 2D and 3D equation visualization. It supports various coordinate systems and offers features like equation editing, evaluation, and a library for storing common formulas. Advanced features are available through an in-app purchase.

Highlights
  • 2D and 3D graphing
  • Multiple coordinate systems
  • Equation evaluation
  • Equation library
  • Copy/email/save graphs
  • Implicit and inequality graphing (advanced)
Features
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It is a powerful, high-quality graphing calculator that takes full advantage of the multitouch display and the powerful graphing capabilities of the iPad and iPhone, both in 2D and 3D. "The app you need to survive the next semester." -- Gizmodo A simple yet intuitive interface makes it easy to enter and/or edit equations and visualize them in mathematical notation. It's capable of displaying explicit and implicit (opt) equations as well as inequalities (opt) in both 2D and 3D, in all standard coordinate systems: cartesian, polar, spherical, and cylindrical, all with fantastic speed and beautiful results, which can be copied, emailed or saved to the photo library. It also includes an evaluation feature to evaluate equations at specific points and a library where you can store commonly used equations. Up to 6 equations can be visualized simultaneously in both 2D and 3D modes; this limitation can be removed by purchasing the advanced feature set. Features: - Enhanced 2D - 3D plotting mode for great hi-res graphics. - Adaptive 2D algorithms. - Hyperbolic and Inverse functions. - Functions such as Min, Max, if. - Configurable axis decimal / π - Independent 2D zoom - Support for cartesian, polar, cylindrical, and spherical coordinate systems. - Interactive expression evaluation. - Library for commonly used equations. - Swipe to delete equations from the equation list. - Save to photo library. - Copy to clipboard. - Turn graphs on/off - Drag to rotate - move. The advanced feature set gives you access to: - External screen support - 2D tracing. - 2D and 3D implicit graphs. - 2D and 3D inequalities. - Roots and Intersections (2D) - Value Table - More features to come! Please visit the website for more details.

About

CALC Prime

This advanced scientific calculator is designed for professionals and students, offering a wide range of functions, live conversions, and graphing capabilities. It features a history log, customizable themes, and easy expression editing, making complex calculations intuitive and visually appealing.

Highlights
  • Advanced scientific calculation
  • Smart Basic Graphing
  • Live currency and custom conversions
  • History log with aggregate functions
  • Customizable themes and layout
  • Native watchOS app and custom keyboard
Features
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Used by 10ths of thousands in iPad equipped classrooms, CALC Prime is optimized for productivity on iOS12-17. It's the multi-tasking powerhouse of tools & features you've been seeking. This release was specifically designed for Working Professionals and Classroom Teacher/Student settings. No pup-ups, external links or any end-user stats collection with the exception of the startup tutorial and the UserVoice powered support center. (MDM & AppConfig enabled for EMM systems such as IBM's MaaS360) * 5-Stars Teacher Certified by the #1 Educational App Store ~ https://www.educationalappstore.com * Used by thousands in iPad equipped classrooms ~ https://QApps.co/News Educational institutions can also benefit from a 50% discount via Apple's VPP (Volume Purchase Program). CALC Prime can Calculate, Aggregate and Convert + it has recently introduced Smart Basic Graphing capabilities. One of it's praised features is the ability to share expressions or user-defined functions easily between CALC users. CALC is an intelligent, multi-functional scientific calculator designed to make math look like art. CALC provides 55 pre-set + any number of user-definable Advanced Functions, Live currency and Custom conversions, and the ability to personalize your experience with limitless options of colors, fonts, shapes, sizes and layout arrangements. CALCs external capabilities include a native watchOS app with haptic and conversions, Notification Center Widget and also a Custom Keyboard calculator. CALC has a quick gratuity "approximator" and an on-screen timer to effectively track the remaining minutes and seconds during a test for instance. CALC is really clever. CALC can do live math expressions: From a simple expression like "1+2" to more advanced expressions like "3+(3x9(80+sin(90)))" Advanced calculator. By swiping left and right on CALC, you can easily access over 50+ advanced math functions and also add your own. History log. CALC remembers what you have calculated. Swipe up, and you can see all your previous calculations and perform aggregate functions. Built in converter. Convert your results in 26 common categories, including currency and one extra custom category where you can define your own units and conversions. Colorfull Themes. Limitless lovely themes for you to browse, including optional parallax background image of your choice! Easy access. Tap & Hold a math expression to edit it. Shake your device to undo Tap & Hold a number key for smart parenthesis Tap & Hold the decimal point for RANDOM decimal Tap & Hold the “ans” key for answer history Tap & Hold the “÷” key for 1/x Tap & Hold the “-” key to negate Text style Edit option for Expressions Tapping sound options ..and a lot more!

Screenshots

Quick Graph4 screens
CALC Prime4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Quick Graph at Free against CALC Prime's $8.99. Quick Graph also leads on ratings volume (405 vs 4) and rating (4.6 vs 4.3). CALC Prime's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On update cadence, ads 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

Quick Graph is free to download; CALC Prime costs $8.99 up front. Quick Graph sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. CALC Prime asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Quick Graph holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Quick Graph has 405 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of Quick Graph's written reviews are positive against 74% of CALC Prime's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Quick Graph ships an update every 3 months, CALC Prime every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and August 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Quick Graph versus CALC Prime: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQuick GraphCALC Prime
PriceFree — better$8.99
Rating4.6 (405 ratings) — better4.3 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews93.6% of reviews — better73.7% of reviews
Number of ratings405 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKZ LabsQApps LLC

Customer experience

Quick Graph

All ratings405 ratings
Positive90.6%
Neutral3.5%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews1,304 reviews
Positive93.6%
Neutral3.2%
Negative3.1%

CALC Prime

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive73.7%
Neutral15.8%
Negative10.5%

Bugs and requests

Quick Graph

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Crashes when trying to save to photos
  • Equations not visible when projecting to external display
  • Incorrect rendering of some functions like y=tan(x)*x
  • Degradation in 3D plot quality when zooming out
  • Equations not working as expected for simple cases like x+y=0

Requested features

25 requests
  • Display 3D surface with variable opacity or as wireframe
  • Ability to define and display functions over a certain interval
  • Ability to define and display parametric equations
  • Ability to move cursor around within a function while typing
  • Ability to animate equations with a parameter
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  • Ability to graph complex functions
  • Ability to graph vector fields and slope fields
  • Ability to graph parametric surfaces
  • Ability to add vectors of given magnitude and direction
  • Ability to add points in space using different coordinate systems
  • Ability to add text labels in 3D space
  • Ability to select and remove parts of 3D surfaces
  • Ability to sum n terms of series
  • Ability to graph inequalities
  • Ability to graph Euler's formula
  • Ability to identify coordinates of intersections and zeroes
  • Ability to move and rotate the 3D axes
  • Ability to change line weight and style for each function
  • Ability to define and display functions in polar coordinates
  • Ability to graph complex functions in the complex plane
  • Ability to graph parametric equations in 3D
  • Ability to graph vector fields
  • Ability to display equations of asymptotes or tangents on polar graphs
  • Ability to change the window/domain and range of the graph
  • Ability to change the frequency of points calculated

CALC Prime

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Quick Graph

One-time1
  • Advanced Features$1.99
None

CALC Prime

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Quick Graph free?
Quick Graph is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CALC Prime free?
CALC Prime costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Quick Graph or CALC Prime?
Quick Graph is rated higher. Quick Graph averages 4.6 out of 5 from 405 ratings, while CALC Prime averages 4.3 from 4 ratings.
Do Quick Graph or CALC Prime have ads?
Neither Quick Graph nor CALC Prime shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Quick Graph or CALC Prime?
Quick Graph ships an update every 3 months, and CALC Prime every 2 months. Most recently, Quick Graph was updated on October 1, 2026 and CALC Prime on August 28, 2026.

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