Comparison

iGearbox vs Mathemagics

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

Head to head
About

iGearbox

This app provides interactive tools to calculate gearbox ratios for regular and planetary gearboxes. It features a drag-and-drop design environment for gear trains and a dynamic graphic simulation for planetary gear sets, aiding in understanding and calculation.

Highlights
  • Interactive gear train design
  • Planetary gear set simulation
  • Ratio and speed calculations
  • Multiple gear train configurations
  • Dynamic component motion animations
  • Symbolic ratio equations
  • Dropbox data upload
Features
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iGearbox is an ideal educational App to interactively calculate the gearbox ratio for regular and planetary gearboxes. It offers two main tools: 1) Gear Train Tool A touch drag & drop-based design area that you can select the gears from the library, assemble, and calculate the ratio and speeds of each gear and the whole gear train. 2) Planetary Gear Set Tool An interactive and dynamic graphic based environment to learn about the planetary gear sets with different configurations and calculate ratios and the gearbox output. User selects the stationary, the input and the output parts, and observes the motion of gear set components in action. Entering the number of ring and sun teeth, the app calculates the ratio and the gearbox output for each configuration. Also, the symbolic ratio relation of the gearbox will be shown for each configuration. ******** Features ********* Gear Train Tool: - Touch/ drag & drop-based design environment - Multiple gear train configuration (up to 8 gears in train) - Ratio and speed calculations for each gear and the whole gear train Planetary Tool: - 6 different configurations. i.e., each component (ring, sun, planets arm) can be selected as stationary, input, or output components - Dynamic interactive motion of the components for each configuration (Animations) - Symbolic ratio equation for each configuration - Ratio calculation for each case based on the sun and ring # of teeth - Output calculations based on the gear configuration and specification - Planetary gear set formulations as a help document - Adjustable rotating speed for the animations of the gearset - Dropbox upload of screenshot and data ******************************* iGearbox is a perfect tool for instructors to teach and show the basics and fundamental concepts of regular and planetary gearboxes. Connecting the device to the monitor or projector, instructors can present the animations of the gearbox for different configurations. ******************************* iGearbox is a universal App that works on iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch. You will be able to install the App on all these devices when you buy one copy. Disclaimer: iGearbox is developed to be used for educational purposes. Although the calculations done by this App were made with great care, it may contain errors or inaccuracies. Using the results of the calculations is the sole responsibility of the user.

About

Mathemagics

Master algebra with rare, lightning-fast calculation techniques. Learn through animated lessons and practice with endless, randomly generated problems. Prepare for standardized tests and improve mental math skills.

Highlights
  • Learn rare algebra techniques
  • Animated step-by-step lessons
  • Practice with random questions
  • Gain achievements
  • Improve calculation speed
  • Test preparation for SAT, ACT, GRE, GMAT
Features
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Accelerate your algebraic calculation and accuracy as you expand your knowledge with these incredible rarely taught techniques. Learn to think differently about algebraic equations and amaze others with your equation solving prowess. With practice many of these techniques can be performed mentally with lightning fast speed. Easily master once difficult calculations as you watch and learn from the animated steps in every lesson. Practice each technique as you progress through various levels of proficiency and gain achievements along the way. Randomly generated questions ensure an endless ability to practice and have fun. Master these algebraic techniques: * Calculate 10% of Any Number * Calculate 9% of Any Number * Calculate 11% of Any Number * Percentages of Numbers Less Than 100 * Percentages of Numbers From 100-999 * Multiply Two Polynomials * Multiply Two Trinomials * Multiply Large Polynomials * Check Polynomial Multiplication * Basic Algebraic Division * Intermediate Algebraic Division * Verify Algebraic Division * Solve Simultaneous Equations * Special Case Simultaneous Equations * Basic Quadratic Equation * Intermediate Quadratic Equation * Advanced Quadratic Equation * Verify Quadratic Equation Roots Each lesson includes clear step descriptions with animated examples that can be watched as often as you like in order to ensure that you grasp the concept. Prepare for the math section on the SAT, PSAT, ACT, GRE, GMAT, MCAT, or any other standardized test. Don't waste time with a calculator on the few tests that allow them. Use Mathemagics as a tutor to quicken up your test taking abilities. Activate and challenge your brain to expand its ability to think efficiently and have fun at the same time. Train yourself to break problems down in to smaller more manageable pieces in order to reach solutions quicker and more accurately than anyone else. ================================= May 2012 Featured in the App Store Test Prep promotion May 2012 Featured as a primary banner in AppStore Education Category April 2012 Featured as an AppStore Education New & Noteworthy app ================================= Follow us on Twitter @blulightnin =================================

Screenshots

iGearbox4 screens
Mathemagics4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mathemagics at 86% against iGearbox's 20%. Mathemagics also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 5 months vs every 55 months). On ads, in-app purchases, 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

iGearbox costs $4.99 and Mathemagics $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Mathemagics holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mathemagics has 78 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of iGearbox's written reviews are positive against 86% of Mathemagics's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iGearbox ships an update every 55 months, Mathemagics every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and August 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
iGearbox versus Mathemagics: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriGearboxMathemagics
Price$4.99$2.99 — better
Rating3.0 (6 ratings)4.7 (78 ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews85.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings678 — better
Update frequencyEvery 55 monthsEvery 5 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMotionics LLCBlue Lightning Labs

Customer experience

iGearbox

All ratings6 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral40.0%
Negative40.0%

Mathemagics

All ratings78 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral3.8%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews104 reviews
Positive85.6%
Neutral3.8%
Negative10.6%

Bugs and requests

iGearbox

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Mathemagics

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes on iPhone 4S after update
  • Lesson steps disappear after updates
  • Lessons fail to load or load incompletely
  • Incorrect answers in practice problems (10% and 1% calculations)
  • Wrong answer choices for basic calculations

Requested features

11 requests
  • Explanations of why tricks work mathematically
  • More advanced equation types and variations
  • Scrap paper or writing area for practice problems
  • Ability to input custom numbers for real-life practice
  • iCloud sync across devices
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  • Font size adjustment capability
  • Additional subjects beyond algebra
  • Apps for calculus and trigonometry
  • Age calculation tricks
  • VoiceOver support for mathematical operations
  • Improved visual design and color contrast

In-app purchases

None

iGearbox

No in-app purchases

None

Mathemagics

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iGearbox free?
iGearbox costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mathemagics free?
Mathemagics costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iGearbox or Mathemagics?
Mathemagics is rated higher. iGearbox averages 3.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Mathemagics averages 4.7 from 78 ratings.
Do iGearbox or Mathemagics have ads?
Neither iGearbox nor Mathemagics shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iGearbox or Mathemagics?
iGearbox ships an update every 55 months, and Mathemagics every 5 months. Most recently, iGearbox was updated on September 22, 2026 and Mathemagics on August 28, 2026.

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