Math Ref Lite vs iTurbo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Over 700 math formulas, figures, and examples
- Tools from Algebra to Physics
- Search functionality
- Print support for equations
- Editable notes
- Multiple math categories
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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
iTurbo
This app simulates fluid dynamics by solving Navier-Stokes equations for 2D incompressible turbulence. It uses a direct numerical simulation method with Euler time stepping and Fourier space calculations for efficiency.
- Direct Numerical Simulation (DNS)
- Navier-Stokes equation solver
- 2D incompressible turbulence
- Euler time stepping
- Fourier space calculations
- Vorticity field transformation
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This application performs a Direct Numerical Simulation (DNS) where the Navier-Stokes equations are solved for two dimensional incompressible homogeneous turbulence. These equations are a set of nonlinear partial differential equations. The time stepping is performed with a simple Euler method where the time step is calculated so that the CFL number does not exceeds the given number (should be less than 0.8 otherwise the simulation blows up). The equations are solved in the Fourier space where the calculation of the nonlinear term transforms to a simple multiplication. The main CPU usage is consumed by transforming the vorticity field back and fourth between the Normal space where the time-stepping is performed and the Fourier space where the nonlinear term is calculated.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iTurbo at none against Math Ref Lite's 5. iTurbo also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Math Ref Lite's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 54 months) and ratings volume (7 vs 1). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Math Ref Lite sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. iTurbo asks for nothing beyond the download.
iTurbo holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Math Ref Lite has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Math Ref Lite ships an update every 2 months, iTurbo every 54 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Math Ref Lite | iTurbo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (7 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 61.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 54 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 65 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Happy Maau Studios, LLC | ManneTroll Solutions |
Customer experience
Math Ref Lite
iTurbo
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
iTurbo
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Math Ref Lite
- Remove Ads$0.99
- Full Unlock$1.99
- Great Tip$2.99
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- Awesome Tip$4.99
- Amazing Tip$9.99
iTurbo
No in-app purchases
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