Plotter XL vs Plainly AI
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Plotter XL
Visualize mathematical functions by entering formulas and specifying a plotting range. Supports multiple functions, theme customization, and saving formulas for future use. Share your creations via email.
- Plot multiple functions
- Customizable chart themes
- Save and reuse formulas
- Email formulas and charts
- Retina display support
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Plot graphs of functions. Enter your formula and the range you want to plot. Features: - By separating the formulas with semicolons you can draw more than one function. - Tap the chart to flip through the themes. - Save formulas for later use. - E-Mail the formulas, charts and let others open them in the plotter web application. - retina display support
Plainly AI
Learn about artificial intelligence in simple terms with no jargon. This app breaks down complex AI concepts into easy-to-understand lessons with everyday examples. It offers free introductory modules and a glossary, with an option to unlock the full library for a one-time purchase.
- Plain English AI explanations
- Everyday examples
- Key takeaways and practical tips
- Glossary of AI terms
- Adjustable text size and dark mode
- Progress tracking on device
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AI is in the news, on your phone, at the bank and at the doctor's office. Plainly explains what it is and how it works, in plain English, a few minutes at a time. No jargon. No assumed knowledge. No account to create. Each lesson takes one idea and makes it clear, with everyday examples. It ends with a key takeaway, something practical to try today, and a quick question to check that it stuck. Sandra, our presenter, welcomes you in. THE FIRST SIX MODULES ARE FREE What AI is, and what it is not ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, Meta AI and Claude: where you will meet them How to ask questions that get useful answers When to trust it, when to double-check, and the habits that beat scams Where AI already shows up in your day What stays yours, and where to go next READ ONE PAID LESSON FREE Pick any one of the 13 deeper modules and read its first lesson free. THEN UNLOCK THE FULL LIBRARY, ONCE Your health, your money, around the house, travel, privacy, family, the news, work, creativity, the bigger picture, care and wellbeing, your legacy and how to think about what comes next. One purchase. No subscription. Restore it on any iPhone or iPad signed in to your Apple Account. COMFORTABLE TO READ Adjustable text size from Standard to Extra large in lessons, Daily Moments and the glossary. Dark mode that follows your device's setting, or that you set yourself. Generous spacing and clear headings. ALSO INSIDE A plain-English glossary of 36 AI terms, free to everyone A two-minute Daily Moment, plus the last three days if you missed one A gentle streak with a built-in grace day, and a bonus lesson at seven days A card worth sharing when you finish PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account. No tracking. Your progress stays on your device.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Plainly AI at Free against Plotter XL's $1.99. Plainly AI also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 24 months) and device support (3 vs 1). Plotter XL's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads and iOS requirement 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
Plainly AI is free to download; Plotter XL costs $1.99 up front. Plainly AI sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Plotter XL asks for nothing beyond the download.
Plotter XL ships an update every 24 months, Plainly AI monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Plotter XL | Plainly AI |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 24 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Piet Jonas | Kristopher Anderson |
Customer experience
Plotter XL
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In-app purchases
Plotter XL
No in-app purchases
Plainly AI
- Unlock Full Library$4.99









