Comparison

Math Ref Lite vs GraphMath

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

Head to head
About

Math Ref Lite

Access a sample of over 700 essential math formulas, figures, tips, and examples across various subjects. This educational tool is ideal for students, teachers, and professionals needing quick math references.

Highlights
  • Over 700 math formulas, figures, and examples
  • Tools from Algebra to Physics
  • Search functionality
  • Print support for equations
  • Editable notes
  • Multiple math categories
Features
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Math Ref Lite is a free version of the award winning education app Math Ref. This app gives you just a sample (over 700) of the over 1,400 helpful formulas, figures, tips, and examples that are included in the full version of Math Ref. So, if you're a student, teacher, or need math for work and want to try before you buy, this app is for you. *Let us know what we can do to be a 5 star app! Email us at info@happymaau.com* "Math Ref is just an awesomely useful app for students, teachers, and anyone else who works with math and needs to do a lot of calculations." - FindmySoft.com Features: -Tools - Ranging from Algebra to Physics -Search - Easily find what you're looking for -Print Support - Print equations or groups -Editable Notes - Write what will help you best -App Orientation Locking -UI - An all around better UI See our site www.happymaau.com for more information. Current Main Categories: -Algebra -Geometry -Trigonometry -Series & Sequences -Derivatives -Integration -Intro Probability and Statistics -Intro Physics -Intro Algorithms -Intro Financial (includes Real Estate) -Glossary

About

GraphMath

This powerful graphing calculator visualizes complex mathematical functions in 2D and 3D. Explore Cartesian, cylindrical, and spherical coordinates with animated graphs and detailed tables of points. It offers features like derivatives, integrals, and intersections for comprehensive mathematical analysis.

Highlights
  • 3D graphing (Cartesian, Cylindrical, Spherical)
  • 2D graphing (Cartesian, Polar, Parametric)
  • Animated graphs
  • Detailed point tables
  • Derivative and integral calculations
  • Intersection point finding
  • Undo/redo functionality
Features
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This graphing calculator is user friendly and powerful.  It is fully compatible with iOS 14 and 15, and mostly compatible with iOS 13 and Mac OS. Cartesian 3D Z = F (X, Y) functions:  ——————————————————— Graphs can be:  1. Drawn as surface, lines, or dots. 2. Drawn with or without perspective, and with different light and reflection settings. 3. Tilted up or down. 4. Rotated to any position. 5. Drawing is animated by either X, Y, or Z. Table of all points can be sorted by either X or Y. Cylindrical 3D Z = F (Θ, R) functions:  ——————————————————— Graphs can be:  1. Drawn as surface, lines, or dots. 2. Drawn with or without perspective, and with different light and reflection settings. 3. Tilted up or down. 4. Rotated to any position. 5. Drawing is animated by Θ, R, or Z. Table of all points can be sorted by either Θ or R. Spherical 3D R = F (Θ, Φ) functions:  ——————————————————— Graphs can be:  1. Drawn as surface, lines, or dots. 2. Drawn with or without perspective, and with different light and reflection settings. 3. Tilted up or down. 4. Rotated to any position. 5. Drawing is animated by either Θ or Φ. Table of all points can be sorted by Θ, Φ, or R. Cartesian 2D Y = F (X) functions:  ———————————————— Graph displays the following curves: 1. One or two Y = F (X) functions. 2. Derivative of the first function. 3. Integral of the first function as a shade and a curve.  Graph features:  1. Drawing is animated by X. 2. Clicking on the curves shows curve values, and finds closest point in the table. Tables: 1.  All function, integral, and derivative values. 2.  Zero intersections of first function. 3.  Intersections between first and second functions. Polar 2D R = F (Θ) functions: ———————————————  Graph displays the following curves: 1. One or two R = F (Θ) functions. 2. Integral of the first function as a shade and a curve. Graph features:  1. Drawing is animated by Θ.  2. Clicking on the curves shows curve values, and finds closest point in the table. Tables: 1.  Table of all function and integral values  2.  Table of zero intersections of first function. 3.  Table of intersections between first and second functions. Parametric 2D X = F1 (T), Y = F2 (T) functions: —————————————————————————  Graph features:  1. Drawing is animated by T.  2. Clicking on the curves shows T, X, and Y values, and finds them in the table. Table of all points. F (X, Y) = 0  equations: ———————————— Graph displays solutions as points. Clicking on the points shows X, and Y values, and finds them in the table. Table of all points. Common features: —————————— 1. List of previous entries. 2. List of preset entries. 3. Undo and redo buttons for formula entries. 4. Automatic correction of errors in function limits or steps are offered. 5. All function points can be saved to clipboard in a table format. 6. All function points can be displayed on corresponding graphs. 7. Control colors can be changed to black and white. 8. Link to Vectors and Planes 3D Geometry Guide App. 9. Link to Matrix Calculator Step by Step App. Common features of all images:  1. Animation frames can be frozen and moved back or forward. 2. Animation speed can be adjusted. 3. Zoom. 4. Scroll. 5. Save to Clipboard. 6. Save to Photos 7. Color picker. New functions and further UI improvements for our apps are coming! Developers hope to get feedback at graphmath@aol.com.

Screenshots

Math Ref Lite4 screens
GraphMath4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: GraphMath at 100% against Math Ref Lite's 61%. GraphMath also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Math Ref Lite's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). On price, ratings volume, 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

Both are free to download. Math Ref Lite sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. GraphMath asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GraphMath holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 12 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of Math Ref Lite's written reviews are positive against 100% of GraphMath's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Math Ref Lite ships an update every 2 months, GraphMath fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Math Ref Lite versus GraphMath: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMath Ref LiteGraphMath
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (7 ratings)5.0 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews61.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings712 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHappy Maau Studios, LLCYuri Morozov

Customer experience

Math Ref Lite

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews124 reviews
Positive61.3%
Neutral12.1%
Negative26.6%

GraphMath

All ratings12 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Math Ref Lite

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • App not supported on iPhone 5
  • App not compatible with iPad 4 after update
  • App crashes on launch for iPad Air
  • App crashes often
  • Update not initiating
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  • App crashes after two minutes
  • Hangs on iPad
  • Always crashes, buttons unresponsive
  • Update requires newer iOS version

Requested features

13 requests
  • Add language option
  • Include physics equations
  • Add more examples
  • Add a search function
  • Option to copy formulas
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  • Landscape mode for formulas
  • Add diagrams for clarity
  • Include a calculator
  • Add practice questions
  • More complex formulas in full version
  • Simple formulas for basic concepts in free version
  • Add Fourier Series and Greek Alphabet
  • Improve presentation and polish

GraphMath

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Math Ref Lite

One-time5
  • Remove Ads$0.99
  • Full Unlock$1.99
  • Great Tip$2.99
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  • Awesome Tip$4.99
  • Amazing Tip$9.99
None

GraphMath

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Math Ref Lite free?
Math Ref Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GraphMath free?
GraphMath is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Math Ref Lite or GraphMath?
GraphMath is rated higher. Math Ref Lite averages 4.6 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while GraphMath averages 5.0 from 12 ratings.
Do Math Ref Lite or GraphMath have ads?
Neither Math Ref Lite nor GraphMath shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Math Ref Lite or GraphMath?
Math Ref Lite ships an update every 2 months, and GraphMath fortnightly. Most recently, Math Ref Lite was updated on October 4, 2026 and GraphMath on September 17, 2026.

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