Comparison

Math Ref Lite vs Derivative

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

Derivative

Features
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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!

Screenshots

Math Ref Lite4 screens
Derivative4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Derivative at none against Math Ref Lite's 5. Math Ref Lite's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). On price, update cadence 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. Derivative asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Math Ref Lite versus Derivative: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMath Ref LiteDerivative
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews61.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHappy Maau Studios, LLCOm Prakash Chapagain

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

Derivative

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

Derivative

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Math Ref Lite free?
Math Ref Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Derivative free?
Derivative is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Math Ref Lite or Derivative have ads?
Derivative shows ads; Math Ref Lite does not.
Which is updated more often, Math Ref Lite or Derivative?
Math Ref Lite ships an update every 2 months, and Derivative monthly. Most recently, Math Ref Lite was updated on October 4, 2026 and Derivative on October 12, 2026.

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