Comparison

iMathematics™ Pro vs WolframAlpha

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

Head to head
About

iMathematics™ Pro

This app serves as a comprehensive math tutor, offering clear explanations for over 120 topics. It includes interactive calculators, quizzes, and step-by-step solved exercises to help students master math concepts and prepare for exams. Advanced utilities like graphic and matrix solvers are also available.

Highlights
  • Over 120 math topics explained
  • Interactive calculators
  • Practice quizzes with ratings
  • Step-by-step solved exercises
  • Advanced utilities (graphic, matrix solvers)
  • Advanced search algorithm
Features
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iMathematics is your personal math tutor. It is used by thousands of students every day, and it’s the only app about math which includes everything you need to successfully pass your exams. WHAT THEY SAY ABOUT US: “One of the 10 best apps for school" (Wired.it) "Formulas and theorems always at your fingertips” (Macitynet) WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH IMATHEMATICS: • Learn quickly from over 70 topics, thanks to the clear and simple explanation. • Practice with various interactive calculators which you'll find in some subjects. • Quickly find the topics that matters to you thanks to the advanced search algorithm. • Get help in your math problems with the Advanced Calculator, the Fraction Approximator and the Equation Solver. WHAT YOU WILL GET WITH THE PRO VERSION: • Get more topics, more than 120, including the most advanced topics and all those that we will add in the future. • Get Interactive Quizzes, with which you can practice and get a rating of your level of preparation. • Discover the step-by-step Solved Exercises, to help you understand the methods to correctly solve problems. • Get the Advanced Utilities, like the Graphic Calculator, the Systems Solver, the Matrices Solver 3x3 and the Math Glossary. • This app supports the Apple Watch, for getting things done on your wrist. We have some awesome iMessage Stickers too! PRIZES AND AWARDS: • Selected by Apple as one of the Best Apps in iTunes Rewind 2011 • Selected by Apple as an "Essentials" App • Top 10 Educational App selected by Wired • Selected by Apple in "10 Spectacular Apps developed in Italy" collection Have questions, problems, or feedback? Reach out to us at support@mobixee.com

About

WolframAlpha

This app serves as a powerful computational knowledge engine for homework and research. It offers comprehensive support across numerous academic subjects, from math and physics to biology and economics. Unlock advanced features like step-by-step solutions and photo input for a more in-depth learning experience.

Highlights
  • Step-by-step solutions with hints
  • Photo input for math problems
  • Input Assistants for various subjects
  • Thousands of covered domains
  • Homework and exam preparation
Features
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Get the WolframAlpha app, the ultimate tool for homework and research. Whether you're in high school or college, Wolfram|Alpha is the tool you need to stay ahead of the curve. You can prepare for exams; get help with homework; and learn, explore and test your skills. Famous for math and physics, Wolfram|Alpha is also a whiz at chemistry, biology, engineering, economics, astronomy, statistics and much more. Featuring: • Step-by-step solutions: With hints, intermediate steps and methods of solving • Photo input: You can now use your camera to input math problems • Input Assistants: Our most popular course, reference and professional assistants • Thousands of domains: The most extensive topic coverage available—with more continually added—to get you to answers faster Subscription Details: Become a Wolfram|Alpha Pro member to unlock step-by-step solutions, photo input, Input Assistants and more. Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscription fees are $9.99 per month or up to $59.99 per year depending on your plan. You can manage your Wolfram|Alpha Pro subscription by visiting the iTunes Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a Wolfram|Alpha Pro subscription. Privacy policy: https://www.wolfram.com/legal/privacy/wolfram Terms of use: https://www.wolframalpha.com/termsofuse

Screenshots

iMathematics™ Pro4 screens
WolframAlpha4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: WolframAlpha at Free against iMathematics™ Pro's $2.99. iMathematics™ Pro's advantage is rating (3.8 vs 2.8) and review sentiment (72% vs 35%). On ratings volume and ads 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

WolframAlpha is free to download; iMathematics™ Pro costs $2.99 up front. WolframAlpha sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. iMathematics™ Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iMathematics™ Pro holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 64 and 129 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of iMathematics™ Pro's written reviews are positive against 35% of WolframAlpha's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iMathematics™ Pro ships an update every 2 weeks, WolframAlpha every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 12, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
iMathematics™ Pro versus WolframAlpha: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriMathematics™ ProWolframAlpha
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating3.8 (64 ratings) — better2.8 (129 ratings)
Positive reviews72.2% of reviews — better35.2% of reviews
Number of ratings64129 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size111 MB366 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperAntonio GiarrussoWolfram Group LLC

Customer experience

iMathematics™ Pro

All ratings64 ratings
Positive70.3%
Neutral6.3%
Negative23.4%
Written reviews209 reviews
Positive72.2%
Neutral8.6%
Negative19.1%

WolframAlpha

All ratings129 ratings
Positive41.1%
Neutral7.0%
Negative51.9%
Written reviews233 reviews
Positive35.2%
Neutral9.4%
Negative55.4%

User reviews

iMathematics™ Pro

From 64 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great concept
  • 🚀 Helpful for math revision
  • 🚀 Useful for school/GCSE
  • 👍 Organized and intuitive
  • 👍 Good for quick math practice

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Errors in practice questions
  • 🐛 Incorrect answers
  • 🐛 Crashes and compatibility issues
  • 🔒 Requires registration/login
  • 🔒 Limited access without premium

WolframAlpha

From 129 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Powerful search engine
  • 📚 Comprehensive information
  • 🔍 Helpful for math and other subjects
  • ⭐ Essential app for students and professionals

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy and crashes frequently
  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
  • 📵 Limited functionality in free version
  • 🤔 Confusing and unintuitive to use

Bugs and requests

iMathematics™ Pro

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Incorrect answers in quiz questions
  • Jumbled/overlapping text on Apple Watch
  • Progress resets after each use
  • Compatibility issues with older devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • More detailed explanations and examples
  • Expanded content coverage (e.g. logarithms, 4D theory)
  • Ability to see and learn from mistakes
  • More frequent content updates

WolframAlpha

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Login screen freezes
  • Incompatible with older devices
  • Search bar issues and crashes
  • Incorrect or incomplete results

Requested features

4 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Improved handwritten math recognition
  • Better integration with Siri
  • More customization options

In-app purchases

None

iMathematics™ Pro

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

WolframAlpha

Subscriptions6
  • Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Pro for Students Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Pro for Educators Monthly$9.991 Month
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  • Pro Yearly$59.991 Year
  • Pro for Students Yearly$59.991 Year
  • Pro for Educators Yearly$59.991 Year

Questions

Is iMathematics™ Pro free?
iMathematics™ Pro costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is WolframAlpha free?
WolframAlpha is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iMathematics™ Pro or WolframAlpha?
iMathematics™ Pro is rated higher. iMathematics™ Pro averages 3.8 out of 5 from 64 ratings, while WolframAlpha averages 2.8 from 129 ratings.
Do iMathematics™ Pro or WolframAlpha have ads?
Neither iMathematics™ Pro nor WolframAlpha shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iMathematics™ Pro or WolframAlpha?
iMathematics™ Pro ships an update every 2 weeks, and WolframAlpha every 2 months. Most recently, iMathematics™ Pro was updated on October 12, 2026 and WolframAlpha on October 12, 2026.

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