Comparison

Math Ref Lite vs Calculus

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

Calculus

Learn calculus comprehensively through 10 chapters and reinforce your understanding with an interactive quiz game. This app caters to both beginners and advanced learners, offering hints and challenging problems. Enjoy a clear, adaptable interface with font size adjustments and light/dark mode support.

Highlights
  • 10-chapter calculus curriculum
  • Interactive calculus quiz game
  • Beginner to advanced learning paths
  • Adjustable font size
  • Light and dark mode support
  • Covers differentiation, integration, and differential equations
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Study Calculus from A to Z in 10 chapters, all in one app! Then play the in-app Calculus Quiz game to perfect your skills. One Level builds the necessary knowledge for the next Level as you advance. - Suitable for BEGINNERS: Teach yourself Calculus from Zero to the level of a Pro using the HINTS provided. - Adequate for the PROs: Revise and consolidate your Calculus knowledge while facing off with real Pure Math challenges. - Enjoy crisp clear Math text that adjusts its Font size and adapts to both Light and Dark Mode. Featured topics: - Differentiation 1: Curve gradient, Tangents and Normals, Velocity and Acceleration - Differentiation 2: Maxima and Minima, Curve sketching, Second derivative, Small changes - Integration: Reverse differentiation, Area under a curve, Definite integrals, Solids of Revolution, Centres of gravity - Further differentiation: Chain rule, Products and Quotients, Implicit functions, Parameters, Second derivatives - Trigonometry: Radian measure, Trigonometry derivatives, Inverse trigonometry, General solutions - Further Integration 1: Function and derivative, Change of variable, Parameters, Inverse trigonometry - Exponential and Log functions: The exponential function, Deriving y = e^x, The natural logarithm, Logarithmic differentiation - Partial fractions: Linear factors, Quadratic factors, Repeated roots, Improper fractions - Further Integration 2: Integration by parts, Taking dv/dx as 1, Variable t = tan(x/2), Splitting the numerator - Differential equations: Separating variables, Integrating factor, Homogenous equations, Differential problems

Screenshots

Math Ref Lite4 screens
Calculus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Math Ref Lite at 4.6 against Calculus's 3.5. Math Ref Lite also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 16 months) and review sentiment (61% vs 33%). On price, ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Math Ref Lite sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Calculus sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Math Ref Lite holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of Math Ref Lite's written reviews are positive against 33% of Calculus's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Math Ref Lite ships an update every 2 months, Calculus every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Math Ref Lite versus Calculus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMath Ref LiteCalculus
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (7 ratings) — better3.5 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews61.3% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings7 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 16 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHappy Maau Studios, LLCRichard Ssenyonjo

Customer experience

Math Ref Lite

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

Calculus

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative50.0%

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

Calculus

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
13 purchases

Calculus

One-time13
  • Get 1,000 Coins$0.99
  • Get 5,000 Coins$1.99
  • Get 10,000 Coins$2.99
Show 10 more
  • Unlock Calculus 1$2.99
  • Unlock Calculus 2$2.99
  • Unlock Calculus 3$2.99
  • Unlock Chapter 5$2.99
  • Unlock Calculus 8$2.99
  • Unlock Calculus 9$2.99
  • Unlock Calculus 4$2.99
  • Unlock Calculus 6$2.99
  • Unlock Calculus 7$2.99
  • Unlock Calculus 10$2.99

Questions

Is Math Ref Lite free?
Math Ref Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Calculus free?
Calculus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Math Ref Lite or Calculus?
Math Ref Lite is rated higher. Math Ref Lite averages 4.6 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Calculus averages 3.5 from 4 ratings.
Do Math Ref Lite or Calculus have ads?
Neither Math Ref Lite nor Calculus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Math Ref Lite or Calculus?
Math Ref Lite ships an update every 2 months, and Calculus every 16 months. Most recently, Math Ref Lite was updated on October 4, 2026 and Calculus on September 27, 2026.

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