Comparison

iMathematics™ Pro vs Symbolab

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

Symbolab

Solve any math problem by typing it in or taking a photo. Get step-by-step solutions for subjects from pre-algebra to calculus. This AI-powered tool offers personalized learning and insights for over 300 million users.

Highlights
  • Photo math solver
  • Step-by-step solutions
  • Calculus calculator
  • Graphing calculator
  • Trigonometry solver
  • AI-powered learning
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Math Made Easy with Symbolab! Type in or snap a picture of any math problem, including tricky word problems, and get easy-to-understand step-by-step solutions. From pre-algebra to calculus, trigonometry, and more. Let us help you solve any math problem with confidence & guide you along the way! Symbolab Problem Solver is composed of over five hundred of our most powerful calculators, including: •Calculus Calculator •Graphing Calculator •Fraction Calculator •Equation Calculator •Integral Calculator •Derivative Calculator •Limit Calculator •Inequality Calculator •Trigonometry Calculator •Matrix Calculator •Functions Calculator •Series Calculator •ODE Calculator •Laplace Transform Calculator Join Our Community of Learners: Symbolab is a powerful tool for learning math, with over 300 million users. Join and experience AI-powered, personalized assessments, insights and more. Our fully automated platform, driven by advanced machine learning algorithms, ensures a seamless and straightforward learning experience. Empower Your Learning Journey: Symbolab is much more than an app – it's an entire educational platform dedicated to empowering students just like you. Deepen your knowledge with our streamlined and user-friendly interface. With our streamlined and user-friendly interface, we provide free solutions with basic steps to any math problem you throw at us. Plus, for a subscription, you’ll gain access to more advanced steps and explanations. Symbolab is your go-to companion for problem-solving and learning. Download now and embark on a journey to excel in math! Terms of Use: https://www.symbolab.com/public/terms.pdf Privacy Policy: https://www.symbolab.com/public/privacy.pdf

Screenshots

iMathematics™ Pro4 screens
Symbolab4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Symbolab at Free against iMathematics™ Pro's $2.99. Symbolab also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.8) and ratings volume (26K vs 64). iMathematics™ Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and review sentiment (72% vs 60%). On update cadence, ads 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

Symbolab is free to download; iMathematics™ Pro costs $2.99 up front. Symbolab sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per 7 days. iMathematics™ Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Symbolab holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Symbolab has 26K ratings behind it against 64, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 72% of iMathematics™ Pro's written reviews are positive against 60% of Symbolab's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iMathematics™ Pro ships an update every 2 weeks, Symbolab monthly. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
iMathematics™ Pro versus Symbolab: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriMathematics™ ProSymbolab
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating3.8 (64 ratings)4.6 (26K ratings) — better
Positive reviews72.2% of reviews — better60.2% of reviews
Number of ratings6426K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size111 MB60 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperAntonio GiarrussoSymbolab

Customer experience

iMathematics™ Pro

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

Symbolab

All ratings26,235 ratings
Positive89.4%
Neutral2.3%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews327 reviews
Positive60.2%
Neutral5.8%
Negative33.9%

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

Symbolab

From 26K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and efficient
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 💡 Helpful step-by-step solutions
  • 🚀 Accurate calculations
  • 👍 Saves time on homework and studying

Room to improve

  • 💰 Subscription required for full functionality
  • 🐛 Camera feature issues
  • 🐛 Inconsistent performance after updates
  • 💰 Expensive subscription fees
  • 🔒 Difficulty canceling subscription

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

Symbolab

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Login issues
  • Calculation errors
  • Frequent crashes
  • Connectivity problems

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more math topics and problem types
  • Improve keyboard and input functionality
  • Provide more free features without subscription
  • Optimize app for larger screens (iPad)
  • Add ability to save and review past calculations

In-app purchases

None

iMathematics™ Pro

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

Symbolab

Subscriptions7
  • Universal Weekly Subscription$2.497 Days
  • Universal Monthly Subscription$7.991 Month
  • Universal Monthly Subscription$9.991 Month
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  • Universal ½-Year Subscription$24.996 Months
  • Universal ½-Year Subscription$32.996 Months
  • Universal Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$34.991 Year
  • Universal Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • All features with no ads$7.99

Questions

Is iMathematics™ Pro free?
iMathematics™ Pro costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Symbolab free?
Symbolab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iMathematics™ Pro or Symbolab?
Symbolab is rated higher. iMathematics™ Pro averages 3.8 out of 5 from 64 ratings, while Symbolab averages 4.6 from 26K ratings.
Do iMathematics™ Pro or Symbolab have ads?
Neither iMathematics™ Pro nor Symbolab shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iMathematics™ Pro or Symbolab?
iMathematics™ Pro ships an update every 2 weeks, and Symbolab monthly. Most recently, iMathematics™ Pro was updated on October 20, 2026 and Symbolab on October 20, 2026.

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