Comparison

Graphing Calculator vs microbitINKY

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Graphing Calculator

This app provides a versatile suite of six calculators, including graphing, handwriting, and scientific functions. It simplifies complex mathematical tasks like solving equations and converting number bases, all within an elegant interface.

Highlights
  • Graphing calculator
  • Handwriting input
  • Scientific calculator
  • Equation solver (Quadratic, Cubic, Linear Systems)
  • Base converter
  • Graph analysis (min, max, intersections)
Features
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Award winning Graphing Calculator app for iPhone and iPad. Designed with simplicity, usability and beauty in mind! After installing Graphing Calculator+ you get access to 6 different calculators: 1- Graphing calculator 2- Handwriting calculator 3- Scientific calculator 4- Quadratic & Cubic equation solver 5- System of linear equations solver 6- Base Converter between HEX, OCT, BIN & DEC FEATURES: - Elegant & intuitive interface - Supports handwriting - Displays both the equation & the result at the same time - Supports many scientific functions - Solving system of linear equations 2x – y = 9 3x + 4y = –14 - Solving Quadratic equation x² + 5x + 6 = 0 - Solving Cubic equation 2x³ - 4x² - 22x + 24 = 0 - Graph equations and find their local minimum, local maximum & intersection points.

About

microbitINKY

Features
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Inky:bit, an electronic paper for micro:bit, is a display that remains on display even when the power is turned off. Therefore, it can be used in a variety of ways, but if you can't master the micro:bit programming, you won't be able to perform to its full potential. Even if you want to display images such as illustrations and handwritten characters, micro:bit alone is not enough. Therefore, we made it possible to transfer the illustrations and characters drawn on the iPhone or iPad as image data with this app. The micro:bit and iPhone communicate via Bluetooth. Before use, you need to pair the iPhone (iPad) and micro:bit via Bluetooth. Usage 1. Pair your micro:bit with your iPhone via Bluetooth. Pairing can be done with the micro:bit app. 2. Launch the microbitINKY app and press the "micro:bit CONNECT" button. When connected, the "UPLOAD" button will be enabled. 3. Draw characters or illustrations and press the "UPLOAD" button. 4. When the transfer is finished, the micro:bit will process it for a while and display it. Once written, the picture will not disappear even if the power is turned off. The "CLEAR" button clears the micro:bit display and screen display. Press "micro:bit DISCONNECT" to end the connection with the micro:bit.

Screenshots

Graphing Calculator4 screens
microbitINKY4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: microbitINKY at Free against Graphing Calculator's $4.99. Graphing Calculator's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 17.6). On update cadence, 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

microbitINKY is free to download; Graphing Calculator costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Graphing Calculator ships an update every 2 months, microbitINKY every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Graphing Calculator versus microbitINKY: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGraphing CalculatormicrobitINKY
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating3.9 (17 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews63.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings17 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS10.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperxNeat.comAtsushi Yamada

In-app purchases

None

Graphing Calculator

No in-app purchases

None

microbitINKY

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Graphing Calculator free?
Graphing Calculator costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is microbitINKY free?
microbitINKY is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Graphing Calculator or microbitINKY have ads?
Neither Graphing Calculator nor microbitINKY shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Graphing Calculator or microbitINKY?
Graphing Calculator ships an update every 2 months, and microbitINKY every 5 weeks. Most recently, Graphing Calculator was updated on October 14, 2026 and microbitINKY on September 29, 2026.

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