Comparison

Math Ref Lite vs Vectors and Planes

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

Vectors and Planes

This app visualizes and explains complex 3D geometry concepts, including linear and quadric structures and their intersections. It offers interactive 3D graphs and step-by-step calculation algorithms for a deeper understanding of mathematical principles.

Highlights
  • Visualize 3D linear structures
  • Visualize 3D quadric structures
  • Interactive 3D graphs
  • Step-by-step calculation algorithms
  • Combinations of structures
  • Linear Algebra concepts
Features
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Vectors and Planes App helps visualize and understand 3D linear and quadric structures and their intersections. List of linear structures and combinations: 1. Two vector combination. 2. Plane. 3. Line and plane combination. 4. Two plane combination. 5. Three plane combination. Current list of quadric structures: 1. Two sphere combination. 2. Standard ellipsoid. 3. Ellipsoid in a form of positive-definite matrix. 4. Standard cone. 5. Cone in a form of indefinite matrix. 6. 1-sheet hyperboloid. 7. 1-sheet hyperboloid in a form of indefinite matrix. 8. 2-sheet hyperboloid. 9. 2-sheet hyperboloid in a form of indefinite matrix. 10. Standard cylinder. 11. Cylinder in a form of positive-semidefinite matrix. 12. Hyperbolic paraboloid. 13. Elliptic paraboloid. Current list of combinations of quadric and linear structures: 1. Matrix ellipsoid and line. 2. Standard ellipsoid and plane. 3. Matrix ellipsoid and plane. 4. Matrix cone and line. 5. Standard cone and plane. 6. 1-sheet hyperboloid in matrix form and line. 7. 2-sheet hyperboloid in matrix form and line. 8. Matrix cylinder and line. 9. Elliptic paraboloid and line. 10. Hyperbolic paraboloid and line. Interactive 3D graphs are provided for all of the above. Step by step calculation algorithms are provided for all intersection point sets. Many of the algorithms are based on Linear Algebra concepts. Those, in turn, are explained in our “Matrix Solver Step by Step” app. Version 10 was completely redesigned. Developers hope to get feedback from users at graphmath@aol.com.

Screenshots

Math Ref Lite4 screens
Vectors and Planes4 screens

Verdict

The call

Math Ref Lite and Vectors and Planes both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Vectors and Planes's written reviews are positive against 61% of Math Ref Lite's. Vectors and Planes also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). Math Ref Lite's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Vectors and Planes asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Math Ref Lite against 4.5 for Vectors and Planes. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 4 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 61% of Math Ref Lite's written reviews are positive against 100% of Vectors and Planes's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Math Ref Lite ships an update every 2 months, Vectors and Planes every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Math Ref Lite versus Vectors and Planes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMath Ref LiteVectors and Planes
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (7 ratings) — better4.5 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews61.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB3 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%

Vectors and Planes

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 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
Show 4 more
  • 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
Show 8 more
  • 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

Vectors and Planes

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

Vectors and Planes

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Math Ref Lite free?
Math Ref Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Vectors and Planes free?
Vectors and Planes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Math Ref Lite or Vectors and Planes?
Math Ref Lite is rated higher. Math Ref Lite averages 4.6 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Vectors and Planes averages 4.5 from 4 ratings.
Do Math Ref Lite or Vectors and Planes have ads?
Neither Math Ref Lite nor Vectors and Planes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Math Ref Lite or Vectors and Planes?
Math Ref Lite ships an update every 2 months, and Vectors and Planes every 4 days. Most recently, Math Ref Lite was updated on October 12, 2026 and Vectors and Planes on October 4, 2026.

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