Formula MAX vs iDroidSim
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Formula MAX
Access over 1100 physics, chemistry, and math formulas with a powerful search and offline access. Save favorites, use built-in calculators, and view a detailed periodic table. Designed for user convenience and quick reference.
- 1100+ formulas, definitions, and values
- Offline access
- Powerful search function
- Favorites for quick access
- Trigonometric and logarithmic calculators
- Periodic table with element details
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Formula MAX is a universal app with a collection of over 1100+ Physics, Chemistry and Maths formulas, more formulas to be added constantly through updates. Use your Formula MAX app across your iOS devices with exclusive device based UI, with just one purchase. The app is designed with a view of user convenience in searching, locating & referring a formula. Topics covered: Maths – Algebra, Analytical geometry, Complex numbers, Differential calculus, Differential equations, Discrete mathematics, Geometry, Integral calculus, Matrices, Mensuration, Modern Algebra, Set language, Statistics, Time series, Trigonometry, Vector algebra Physics – Atomic physics, Dynamics of Rotational motion, Electricity, Electromagnetic induction and Altering current, Electronics, Gravitation & space science, Heat, Hydrostatics, Light, Magnetism, Measurement, Mechanics, Mechanics of solids and fluids (Properties of matter), Nuclear physics, Relativity, Solar planets, Sound Chemistry – Atomic structure, Chemical bonding, Chemistry & its division, Common names & Chemical names, Important definitions, Organic chemistry, Periodic classification, Physical chemistry, States of matter Features - Huge data base of 1100+ formulas, definitions, values - Option to email the pages - Powerful search function to locate formulas - Store formulas in favorites for quick access - Trigonometric value calculator - Logarithmic value calculator - Periodic table with details about all elements - Simple and easy user interface - All the features are available offline
iDroidSim
This powerful circuit simulator is designed for students, hobbyists, and professionals to perform electronics circuit design calculations. It offers interactive simulation of various components and complex circuits, providing accurate results for analysis and design.
- Circuit simulation for electronics design
- Supports a wide range of electronic components
- Interactive analysis of resistive and non-linear circuits
- Numeric integration for reactive elements
- Tools like oscilloscopes and digital logic gates
- Suitable for students and professionals
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iDroidSim is a simple and powerful circuit simulator. Perfect for students new to electronics circuit design and construction, hobbyist and tinkerers and even seasoned professionals who want a quick, handy tool to perform electronics circuit design calculations. That's interactivity and innovation you can't find in best SPICE tools for PC. iDroidSim simulator solves basic resistive circuits using Kirchoff’s Current Law (KCL) in much the same way a student in a circuits class would,the simulator systematically forms a matrix in accordance with KCL and then proceeds to solve for the unknown quantities using various algebraic techniques such as Gaussian elimination and sparse matrix techniques. For non-linear components, such as the diode and BJT ,iDroidSim engine searching for the approximate solution by making an initial guess at an answer and then improving the solution with successive calculations built upon this guess. This is called an iterative process.iDroidSim simulation uses the Newton-Raphson iterative algorithm to solve circuits with non-linear I/V relationships. For reactive elements(capacitors and inductors),the iDroidSim uses numeric integration methods to approximate the state of the reactive elements as a function of time. iDroidSim offers the Trapezoidal(I'll add a GEAR method later) integration methods to approximate the state of the reactive elements. Although for most circuits, both methods will provide almost identical results, it is generally regarded that the Gear method is more stable, but trapezoidal method is faster and more accurate. iDroidSim for now can simulate: -Resistor -Capacitor -Inductor -Potentiometer -Light Bulb -Ideal operational amplifier -Bipolar junction transistor (NPN PNP) -MOSFET N-channel depletion -MOSFET N-channel enhancement -MOSFET P-channel depletion -MOSFET P-channel enhancement -JFET N and P -PN Diode -PN Led diode -PN Zener diode -AC current source -DC current source -AC voltage source -DC voltage(battery) source -CCVS - current controlled voltage source -CCCS - current controlled current source -VCVS - voltage controlled voltage source -VCCS - voltage controlled current source -Square wave voltage source -Triangle wave voltage source -AC ampermeter -DC ampermeter -AC voltmeter -DC voltmeter -Two channe oscilloscope -SPST Switch -SPDT Switch -Voltage controlled switch -Current controlled switch -AND -NAND -OR -NOR -NOT -XOR -XNOR -JK flip-flop -7 Segment Display -D flip-flop -Relay -IC 555 -Transformer -Graetz Circuit If you are making an oscillators you have to put a small initial value on some of the reactive elements.(see the examples)
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Formula MAX at $0.99 against iDroidSim's $9.99. Formula MAX also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15). iDroidSim's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 80%). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Formula MAX costs $0.99 and iDroidSim $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Formula MAX ships an update every 11 months, iDroidSim every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Formula MAX | iDroidSim |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 — better | $9.99 |
| Rating | 4.8 (52 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 79.8% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 52 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | Every 8 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 61 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Mallow Technologies Private Limited | Vladimir Djokic |
Customer experience
Formula MAX
iDroidSim
Bugs and requests
Formula MAX
Reported bugs
7 issues- Search function returns no results for some queries
- Display glitches preventing information from showing
- Inconsistent symbology and notation within sections
- Spacing errors in text
- App crashes or performance issues
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- Periodic table difficult to navigate and view
- Slow performance in some instances
Requested features
15 requests- Add worked examples demonstrating formula application
- Include interactive calculators for solving problems
- Provide step-by-step solution walkthroughs
- Add more advanced chemistry topics (thermodynamics, quantum mechanics, etc.)
- Include visual diagrams and illustrations
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- Allow users to add custom equations and formulas
- Add unit conversions and conversion calculators
- Implement full-screen periodic table view
- Include more astrophysics and advanced physics formulas
- Add ability to copy formulas to clipboard
- Provide French language version
- Add more algebra and basic mathematics topics
- Include variable input fields for formula calculations
- Add explanatory notes and definitions
- Improve search methodology and organization
iDroidSim
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Formula MAX
No in-app purchases
iDroidSim
No in-app purchases
Questions
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