Comparison

Math Ref Lite vs iTurbo

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

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.

Highlights
  • Direct Numerical Simulation (DNS)
  • Navier-Stokes equation solver
  • 2D incompressible turbulence
  • Euler time stepping
  • Fourier space calculations
  • Vorticity field transformation
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Math Ref Lite4 screens
iTurbo3 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Math Ref Lite versus iTurbo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMath Ref LiteiTurbo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (7 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews61.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 54 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHappy Maau Studios, LLCManneTroll Solutions

Customer experience

Math Ref Lite

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

iTurbo

All ratings1 ratings
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
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

iTurbo

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
Show 2 more
  • Awesome Tip$4.99
  • Amazing Tip$9.99
None

iTurbo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Math Ref Lite free?
Math Ref Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is iTurbo free?
iTurbo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Math Ref Lite or iTurbo?
iTurbo is rated higher. Math Ref Lite averages 4.6 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while iTurbo averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Math Ref Lite or iTurbo have ads?
Neither Math Ref Lite nor iTurbo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Math Ref Lite or iTurbo?
Math Ref Lite ships an update every 2 months, and iTurbo every 54 months. Most recently, Math Ref Lite was updated on October 4, 2026 and iTurbo on September 29, 2026.

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