# Mathway vs GraphNCalc84

The clearest difference is price: Mathway at Free against GraphNCalc84's $9.99. Mathway also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (425K vs 1). GraphNCalc84's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

Mathway is free to download; GraphNCalc84 costs $9.99 up front. Mathway sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. GraphNCalc84 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Mathway holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mathway has 425K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of Mathway's written reviews are positive against 39% of GraphNCalc84's.

Mathway ships an update every 4 weeks, GraphNCalc84 fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mathway | GraphNCalc84 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $9.99 |
| Rating | **[4.9 (425K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mathway-math-problem-solver/id467329677/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/graphncalc84-for-ti-84-plus/id1434568484/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **425K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **50.6% of reviews** | 39.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#112** | #192 |
| Size | 82 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chegg, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/385758166) | [Di Venisco UG (haftungsbeschrankt)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1449451480) |

## What reviewers say

### Mathway

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mathway-math-problem-solver/id467329677)

**Currently charting:** #112 Top Grossing · Education (US App Store)

Solve math problems instantly by taking a photo or typing your question. Get step-by-step solutions for algebra, graphing, calculus, and more. Understand complex math concepts with unlimited access to answers.

**Highlights:** Math problem solver, Homework scanner, Step-by-step solutions, Algebra solver, Graphing calculator, Calculus solver

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Steps (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| Steps (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| Steps (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| Steps (Monthly) | $19.99 | per month |
| Steps (Annual) | $39.99 | per year |
| Steps (Annual) | $39.99 | per year |
| Steps (Annual) | $39.99 | per year |
| Steps (Annual) | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Reliable and accurate
- 👍 Helpful for math homework and studying
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 👍 Explains step-by-step solutions
- 👍 Supports wide range of math topics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription required for full features
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance, crashes
- 🔍 Difficulty cropping/uploading photos
- 🔍 Limited free features, paywall

**Reported bugs**

- Camera issues, unable to focus on problems
- Subscription issues, unable to access paid features

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Ability to copy/paste equations
- Improved free version with step-by-step solutions


### GraphNCalc84

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/graphncalc84-for-ti-84-plus/id1434568484)

**Currently charting:** #192 Top Paid · Education (US App Store)

This app provides a comprehensive graphing and scientific calculator experience on your mobile device. It allows you to graph multiple functions, solve equations, perform statistical analysis, and work with matrices, all with a familiar interface. Ideal for students and anyone needing advanced calculation capabilities on the go.

**Highlights:** Graph multiple functions with different colors, Solve equations and find integrals, Perform advanced scientific calculations, Work with matrices and solve linear systems, Conduct statistical analysis and regressions, Enter calculations in natural textbook format

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great replacement for TI-84
- 🚀 Faster graphing than physical calculator
- 💡 Useful for math/calculus classes
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 👍 Affordable alternative to expensive calculators

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Cursor/input issues (glitchy, jumps around)
- 🐛 Crashes/freezes frequently
- 🐛 Missing key functions (stats, distributions, etc.)
- 🐛 Inaccurate answers to simple problems
- 🐛 Lacks features compared to physical TI-84

**Reported bugs**

- Cursor/input issues
- Crashes and freezes
- Inaccurate calculation results
- Missing key functions

**Requested features**

- Add support for more advanced functions (stats, distributions, etc.)
- Improve stability and reduce crashes/freezes
- Enhance cursor/input responsiveness
- Add iPad-specific features (landscape mode, multitasking)
- Provide a more complete TI-84 emulation


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mathway free?

Mathway is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is GraphNCalc84 free?

GraphNCalc84 costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Mathway or GraphNCalc84?

Mathway is rated higher. Mathway averages 4.9 out of 5 from 425K ratings, while GraphNCalc84 averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Mathway or GraphNCalc84 have ads?

Mathway shows ads; GraphNCalc84 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Mathway or GraphNCalc84?

Mathway ships an update every 4 weeks, and GraphNCalc84 fortnightly. Most recently, Mathway was updated on October 2, 2026 and GraphNCalc84 on October 1, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Mathway or GraphNCalc84?

Mathway currently peaks at #112 in the App Store charts, and GraphNCalc84 at #192. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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