MathGraph vs Tinkercad
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MathGraph
Explore and learn about graphing common geometric equations like circles, ellipses, parabolas, and hyperbolas. Dynamically adjust formulas with sliders to see real-time graph updates. Test your knowledge with an interactive quiz mode.
- Graph circles, ellipses, parabolas, hyperbolas
- Dynamic formula adjustment with sliders
- Interactive graph updates
- Quiz Me mode for knowledge testing
- Show Me mode for hints
- List of point values
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An interactive iPad app for graphing circles, ellipses, parabolas and hyperbolas Are you interested in learning about graphing common geometrical equations? Do you have trouble remembering the formula for a circle, ellipse, parabola or hyperbola? This iPad app allows you to interact with these equations in a dynamic intuitive way. Use sliders to dynamically modify the formula's and see the graph update to reflect your changes. Got it down pat? Try the Quiz Me mode and to answer questions about your formula by touching the right point on the graph. Need a hint? Switch back to the Show Me mode or bring up the list of point values. go to https://sites.google.com/site/mathgraphipadapp/ to download a lesson plan from Bettie Hahn at Kings Academy to use with with app.
Tinkercad
This app empowers aspiring designers and engineers with essential skills in 3D design, electronics, and coding. Learn through hands-on projects, build confidence, and bring your creations to life in the real world. It's a safe, ad-free environment for all ages to explore innovation.
- 3D design optimized for mobile
- Circuit simulation with Arduino/micro:bit
- 3D design from code (Codeblocks)
- AR viewer for designs
- Import/export various file formats
- Educational tools for teachers
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Tinkercad is a free app that equips the next generation of designers and engineers with the foundational skills for innovation: 3D design, electronics, and coding. • FREE FOR EVERYONE: No strings attached. Start creating from the first click. • LEARN BY DOING: Build confidence, persistence, and problem-solving skills. • SAFE FOR ALL AGES: Ad-free. kidSAFE certified. Privacy first. KEY FEATURES • Easily build 3D with controls optimized for your device. • Connect, code, and simulate circuit components with Arduino and micro:bit microcontrollers. • Make 3D designs from code using Tinkercad Codeblocks. • Bring your designs into the real world with the Tinkercad AR viewer. • Import STL, OBJ and SVG files into the 3D design space to build on an existing design. • Export your files including STL, OBJ, USDZ, and SVG or send them to other programs. • All you need is a device and an internet connection. • Apple Pencil compatible. FOR EDUCATORS • Tinkercad Classrooms allows teachers to assign Activities, send and receive assignments, invite co-teachers, and monitor student progress—all from your dashboard. • Tinkercad Lesson Plans and starters available for students to get started with 3D CAD design, electronics simulation, and block-based programming. • Compatible with Google Classroom. Tinkercad is a free product from Autodesk, a leader in 3D design, engineering, and entertainment software. Tomorrow's innovators start here. Children’s Privacy Statement: https://www.autodesk.com/company/legal-notices-trademarks/privacy-statement/childrens-privacy-statement
Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Tinkercad at 4.6 against MathGraph's 2.6. Tinkercad also leads on ratings volume (20K vs 9). MathGraph's advantage is review sentiment (91% vs 59%) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Tinkercad holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tinkercad has 20K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 91% of MathGraph's written reviews are positive against 59% of Tinkercad's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
MathGraph ships an update every 5 months, Tinkercad every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MathGraph | Tinkercad |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.6 (9 ratings) | 4.6 (20K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 90.9% of reviews — better | 58.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 9 | 20K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPad | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 6.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Katherine Philip | Autodesk Inc. |
Customer experience
MathGraph
Tinkercad
Bugs and requests
MathGraph
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Tinkercad
Reported bugs
4 issues- Login issues and lost connection problems
- Dimensions box repeatedly appearing
- Designs reverting to earlier versions
- Overlapping UI elements
Requested features
5 requests- Add support for Apple Pencil and trackpad
- Improve alignment and grouping tools
- Provide offline functionality
- Expand library of shapes and templates
- Implement better tutorial and documentation
In-app purchases
MathGraph
No in-app purchases
Tinkercad
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is MathGraph free?
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