Comparison

MathStudio Express vs iCoder

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

Head to head
About

MathStudio Express

This advanced scientific calculator offers hundreds of mathematical functions for various subjects, from basic math to linear algebra. It excels at graphing complex equations and plotting numerical data with speed and accuracy. An indispensable tool for students, teachers, and engineers, it provides a modern and intuitive interface.

Highlights
  • Hundreds of mathematical functions
  • Symbolic graphing calculator
  • Graphing of various plot types
  • Numerical data plotting
  • Advanced regression analysis
  • Animated plots with T variable
Features
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MathStudio Express, a full-featured scientific calculator with hundreds of mathematical functions that cover Basic Math, Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Trigonometry, Precalculus, Calculus, Statistics, Finite Math, Linear Algebra and Statistics. "MathStudio is a natural for students and for engineers who occasionally need a comprehensive math program but don't need the full horsepower and daunting complexity of Mathematica or Maple. It's a huge leap from the usual calculator program for tablets and smartphones." ▸ IEEE Spectrum Review by Kenneth R. Foster MathStudio is an indispensable tool for students, teachers, and engineers. It provides features comparable to TI calculators but with a modern and intuitive interface. "I've been waiting for a program like this a long time on my iPhone or iPad, and somehow never found MathStudio until now. This is a phenomenal engineering application for the student or professional. It does it all... Solving equations, integrating, calculating derivatives, and graphing. I had a TI-92 calculator back in my college days that I used for years and dearly loved and this app blows it out of the water. The UI is extremely functional and intuitive to use. They include a really quick tutorial that gets you up and running quickly. This is the example app for the potential of a device like the iPhone or iPad. Superb!" ▸ Fantastic... It's a TI-92 on steroids by Dan Frame Graph equations with speed and ease you never thought were possible! Move, rotate and pinch function, parametric, polar, implicit, contour, spherical, cylindrical, vector fields, fractals and image plots with amazing speed and accuracy. Use the T variable to create animated plots that graph in space and time! MathStudio is the first calculator to introduce time graphing when it was first released as SpaceTime in 2003 for Pocket PC. "This is truly an amazing piece of software for the iPhone that could potentially render all the graphing calculators out-there obsolete! I was very impressed with all the graphing features (2D, 3D, 4D, etc) and the powerful CAS loaded with preprogrammed functions. MathStudio solves and displays complex expressions in a fashion that reminds me of my TI 92's 'pretty print' mode. I highly recommend this application to every college student and math enthusiast!" ▸ Dump your graphing calculator! by Syldaril Plot lists of numerical data in scatter, histograms, box, and probability plots. MathStudio even includes an advanced regression analysis package, choose from several regression functions or create your own. "I am so lucky to find this application! I will never use TI-89 again! And the price is unbelievable! And you can do scripts! TI-89 costs over 100 dollars. You can use this application instead! Too bad our professor doesn't let us use phones on the test. I will try to convince him by showing this application. MathStudio is well worth the money." ▸ Wow! by aurorae_borealis MathStudio is powered by that fastest proprietary computer algebra system available on iOS that beautifully typesets your answers. Got a tough algebra equation to solve or polynomial to factor? Solve quadratic equations, systems of equations, limits, derivates, integrals, differential equations and much more. Create scripts in MathStudio's powerful programming language that supports variables, loops, and recursion. "This application is simply amazing. I continue to be stunned by the speed and accuracy in which it solves/plots/does just about anything you could possibly need to do in math. I prefer it to computer math applications because you simply cannot beat the touch interface. This app has changed the way that I do math every day, and I highly recommend it to anyone who does math on a daily basis." ▸ Amazing by rationalresponse

About

iCoder

This app offers a comprehensive learning resource for algorithms and data structures, featuring a large question bank and interview preparation materials. It provides a powerful search engine and allows users to share progress with friends, making complex topics accessible for IT professionals.

Highlights
  • 1000+ algorithm question bank
  • IT company interview preparation
  • Powerful search engine
  • Shareable learning progress
  • Cross-platform support (iOS, iPadOS, macOS)
  • Keyboard shortcuts for navigation
Features
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Eight years. One mission: help you master algorithms without distractions. iCoder is a LeetCode practice app trusted since day one by learners preparing for technical interviews. Version 8.0 marks our 8th anniversary with a complete SwiftUI rebuild: faster, cleaner, and ready for iOS 16 and later. Still 1000+ classic problems, still offline, still no ad popups. WHY iCODER - Born for interview prep: company-tagged problems mirror what top firms often ask - Organized by difficulty, tags, and companies so you can drill weak spots - Offline-first: the library lives on your device; browse, quiz, and widgets work without Wi-Fi - Eight years of polish: now with a modern SwiftUI interface and rich widgets BROWSE AND SEARCH - Numbered list or compact grid with adjustable columns on iPhone and iPad - Filter by Easy, Medium, Hard, VIP, favorites, and learning status - Optional Favorites and Recently Viewed at the top of the Problems tab - Search by problem ID, title, content, tag, or company - Swipe and context menus for favorites and status CATEGORIES - Algorithm tags from arrays to dynamic programming - Company collections for targeted interview practice - Smooth flow from filters to detail PROBLEM DETAIL - Bilingual Chinese and English descriptions - Adjustable font size - Unlearned, Learned, and Mastered tracking - Toolbar favorites and solution links when online - Share a long image for notes or study groups - Previous and next problem navigation DAILY QUIZ AND REVIEW - Ten questions per day by difficulty, tag, or company - Today score, best score, and streak - Wrong Book with one-tap return to full problem detail - Reshuffle for extra practice the same day LEARNING TRACKING - Favorites and Recently Viewed lists in Settings - One-tap clear all recents - Stats for favorites, learned rate, and mastered rate WIDGETS (iOS 16 AND LATER) - Daily Problem, Difficulty Glance, Daily Quiz, Favorites, Wrong Book, Learning Progress, Company Spotlight - Lock Screen and StandBy compact layouts; deep-link into the app - On iOS 17 and later: shuffle from Daily Problem and Company Spotlight Home Screen widgets without opening the app - In-app Widget Guide with FAQ PERSONALIZATION - Sixteen accent colors; Light, Dark, or System - Widget backgrounds can match your theme - English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, or Follow System - List or grid layout with custom column count SHORTCUTS - Up to four Home Screen quick actions on long-press - Deep links from widgets and shortcuts - iPad and Mac keyboard shortcuts SUPPORT - Rate, email feedback, share the app, tip the developer - More apps from the developer - Optional App Store update reminder OUR PROMISE SINCE YEAR ONE - No ad popups inside the app - Offline problem library - Your time is precious; we respect it Requires iOS 16.0 or later. Download iCoder 8.0 and celebrate eight years of practice with us.

Screenshots

MathStudio Express4 screens
iCoder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MathStudio Express at 4.5 against iCoder's 3.7. MathStudio Express also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (110 vs 6). iCoder's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 68%) and update cadence (every 6 days vs monthly). On ads, monetization model 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

MathStudio Express costs $4.99 and iCoder $1.29 up front. iCoder sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MathStudio Express asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MathStudio Express holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MathStudio Express has 110 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 68% of MathStudio Express's written reviews are positive against 100% of iCoder's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MathStudio Express ships an update monthly, iCoder every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
MathStudio Express versus iCoder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMathStudio ExpressiCoder
Price$4.99$1.29 — better
Rating4.5 (110 ratings) — better3.7 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews68.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings110 — better6
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPomegranate Apps LLC天从 何

Customer experience

MathStudio Express

All ratings110 ratings
Positive88.2%
Neutral2.7%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews217 reviews
Positive68.2%
Neutral3.7%
Negative28.1%

iCoder

All ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

MathStudio Express

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • App crashes when accessing Julia and fractal features
  • 3D plots disappear after extended use
  • ANS button returns incorrect values
  • Menu bar disappears unexpectedly
  • Unable to recalculate plots after saving worksheets
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  • Graphical artifacts and rendering issues
  • Grid distorts into rectangles instead of squares
  • Crashes on iOS 8.2 and other OS versions
  • Script files become inaccessible after updates
  • Incompatibility with newer iOS versions
  • Polar mode displays incorrect graph shapes
  • Freezing when plotting complex functions over time

Requested features

14 requests
  • Handwritten formula input capability
  • Export graphs as standalone image files
  • PDF export and file sharing functionality
  • Textbook-style problem entry format
  • Statistics functionality
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  • Improved copy and paste functionality
  • Favorite/star functions for quick access
  • Worksheet export as PDF
  • Excel/CSV file import for data analysis
  • Complex number support and conversion
  • Improved matrix and vector input methods
  • Grid square scaling in 2D graphs
  • Accessibility support for visually impaired users
  • Dark mode option

iCoder

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

MathStudio Express

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

iCoder

One-time1
  • Tip the developer$0.99

Questions

Is MathStudio Express free?
MathStudio Express costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is iCoder free?
iCoder costs $1.29, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MathStudio Express or iCoder?
MathStudio Express is rated higher. MathStudio Express averages 4.5 out of 5 from 110 ratings, while iCoder averages 3.7 from 6 ratings.
Do MathStudio Express or iCoder have ads?
Neither MathStudio Express nor iCoder shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MathStudio Express or iCoder?
MathStudio Express ships an update monthly, and iCoder every 6 days. Most recently, MathStudio Express was updated on October 2, 2026 and iCoder on September 24, 2026.

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