Plotter vs Vector Field
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Plotter
Easily plot graphs of mathematical functions by entering formulas and specifying a range. Supports multiple functions and offers interactive chart themes. Share your plots via email.
- Plot graphs of functions
- Enter formulas and specify range
- Plot multiple functions
- Interactive chart themes
- Email charts and formulas
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Plot graphs of functions. Enter your formula and the range you want to plot. Features: - By separating the formulas with semicolons you can draw more than one function. - Turn the phone to quickly jump between graph and formula. - Tap the chart to flip through the themes. - E-Mail the formulas, charts and let others open them in the plotter web application.
Vector Field
Visualize mathematical vector fields with animated particles in 2D, 3D, or spherical spaces. Input custom equations and adjust simulation parameters in real-time to explore dynamical systems and mathematical patterns interactively.
- 2D, 3D, and spherical vector field visualization
- Customizable dx, dy, dz equations
- Adjustable particle speed, density, and colors
- Time-dependent field animation
- Interactive 3D view rotation
- Real-time rendering powered by Metal
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Vector Field lets you create and visualize mathematical vector fields with thousands of animated particles. Enter your own equations, adjust the simulation instantly, and watch how particles move through 2D, 3D, or spherical spaces. Whether you are studying differential equations, experimenting with dynamical systems, teaching vector calculus, or simply exploring mathematical patterns, Vector Field turns equations into interactive motion. Features: • Visualize vector fields in 2D, 3D, and on a sphere • Define custom dx, dy, and dz equations using x, y, z, and time t • Use built-in function presets or save your own • Adjust particle speed, density, lifetime, colors, and ranges • Animate time-dependent fields • Normalize vectors to focus on direction • Rotate 3D views interactively • Powered by Metal for smooth real-time rendering • Create, tweak, and discover vector fields directly from your device.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Vector Field at 63% against Plotter's 0%. Vector Field also leads on price (Free vs $0.99) and rating (4.5 vs 1.0). Plotter's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On ads and in-app purchases 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
Vector Field is free to download; Plotter costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Vector Field holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Plotter's written reviews are positive against 63% of Vector Field's.
Plotter ships an update every 7 months, Vector Field every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Plotter | Vector Field |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 1.0 (2 ratings) | 4.5 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 62.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 6 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Piet Jonas | Eliott Morgensztern |
Customer experience
Plotter
Vector Field
In-app purchases
Plotter
No in-app purchases
Vector Field
No in-app purchases
