Math Ref Lite vs Geometry Stash
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
Geometry Stash
Access geometry theorems, postulates, and corollaries with descriptions and diagrams. Create and share custom slides with a built-in editor, exporting them in various formats. Ideal for students and educators needing a portable reference.
- Geometry theorem reference
- Diagrams for geometric terms
- Custom slide creation editor
- Vector graphic slide export
- iOS Spotlight Search integration
- Slide Over and Split View support
- Bulk slide import for educators
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Reviewing geometry on the go has never been easier. Just swipe to a term to view its description and diagram! "Instead of paging through their textbook for the theorems, now students can use this app" -Wired "Geometry Stash is truly ideal for anyone needing a quick reference guide for geometric theories" -SlapApp Which theorem completes the proof? Refresh your knowledge of the most commonly used theorems, postulates, and corollaries with Geometry Stash. Swipe to a term to check it out! Make your own slides to share with others using a built in editor. Write custom slides with drawing commands with instant preview. Share slides in a snap — Airdrop, iCloud, Message, Mail, and more! Your creations will be rendered as vector graphics that retain their crisp and sharp edges no matter what device others and you use! Additional Features: • Custom slide creation: Write your own slides through drawing commands in JSON, a lightweight data-interchange format. Edit on your device, computer, anywhere. • iOS Spotlight Search: Find your slides using iOS Search. • Slide Over and Split View: View slides alongside other study material. • iCloud Drive: Access created slides on all your devices. Write on the computer and view on the go. • Portability: Export slides as JSON, Image file, or Text. • Guided Access: Limit editing slide functionality to keep learners on track. • Bulk Import: Distribute multiple custom slides using a single bulk import file. Ideal for educators and administrators! What others have said about Geometry Stash: "Geometry Stash Offers Comprehensive Mathematical Guide" - The iPhone App Review "My pick for Geometry Stash in terms of what to use it for is actually studying for exams. It certainly beats the flash card system I used for my SATs" - AppBite "Don't let your Math assignments get you down when you have Geometry Stash to help you through" - CooliPhoneApps.com "[Mirroring] would be great in a classroom or for a group study session" - EDUInReview
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Geometry Stash at none against Math Ref Lite's 5. Geometry Stash also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 61%). Math Ref Lite's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Geometry Stash asks for nothing beyond the download.
Geometry Stash holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 11 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of Math Ref Lite's written reviews are positive against 83% of Geometry Stash's.
Math Ref Lite ships an update every 2 months, Geometry Stash every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.
| Parameter | Math Ref Lite | Geometry Stash |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (7 ratings) | 4.7 (11 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 61.3% of reviews | 83.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 7 | 11 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 65 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Happy Maau Studios, LLC | Anson Liu |
Customer experience
Math Ref Lite
Geometry Stash
User reviews
Math Ref Lite
From 7 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Great reference app
- 👍 Handy for homework
- 👍 Useful for students
- 👍 Comprehensive information
- 👍 Easy to use
Room to improve
- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Not working after updates
- 🐛 Incompatible with older devices
- 🐛 Poor definitions/errors
- 🐛 Lacks examples
Geometry Stash
From 11 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Very useful reference
- 👍 Handy for studying
- 👍 Quick navigation
- 👍 Clear explanations
- 👍 Good diagrams
Room to improve
- 🐛 Missing formulas/theorems
- 🐛 Not powerful enough
- 🐛 Simple design
- 🐛 Not a teaching device
- 🐛 Needs more definitions
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
Geometry Stash
Reported bugs
2 issues- Wrong theorems
- Minor bugs fixed
Requested features
7 requests- More detailed illustrations
- More theorems
- More definitions of terms
- More activities for students
- Interactive elements
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- Teacher control section
- More formulas and theorems (e.g., slope formulas, orthocenters)
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
Geometry Stash
No in-app purchases
Questions
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