MathGraph vs Desmos Graphing Calculator
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.
Desmos Graphing Calculator
Explore mathematical concepts by graphing any equation, from simple lines to complex series. This powerful tool allows for interactive exploration with sliders, data tables, and animations. It also includes a scientific calculator and supports inequalities and accessibility features.
- Graph any equation (polar, cartesian, parametric)
- Interactive sliders for function transformations
- Input and plot data with tables
- Animate graphs
- Scientific calculator functionality
- Plot inequalities
- Accessibility features
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Explore math with the fast and powerful Desmos Graphing Calculator. Plot any equation, from lines and parabolas to derivatives and Fourier series. Add sliders to demonstrate function transformations, create tables to input and plot data, animate your graphs, and more—all for free. Features: Graphing: Plot polar, cartesian, or parametric graphs. There’s no limit to how many expressions you can graph at one time—and you don’t even need to enter expressions in y= form! Sliders: Adjust values interactively to build intuition, or animate any parameter to visualize its effect on the graph. Tables: Input and plot data, or create an input-output table for any function. Statistics: Find best-fit lines, parabolas, and more. Zooming: Scale the axes independently or at the same time with the pinch of two fingers, or edit the window size manually to get the perfect window. Points of Interest: Touch a curve to show maximums, minimums, and points of intersection. Tap the gray points of interest to see their coordinates. Hold and drag along a curve to see the coordinates change under your finger. Scientific Calculator: Just type in any equation you want to solve and Desmos will show you the answer. It can handle square roots, logs, absolute value, and more. Inequalities: Plot Cartesian and polar inequalities. Accessibility: Read and edit math using a screen reader or a refreshable Braille display, and use audio trace to explore graphs and data through sound. Offline: No internet access required. Visit www.desmos.com to learn more and to see the free browser version of our calculator.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Desmos Graphing Calculator at 4.3 against MathGraph's 2.6. Desmos Graphing Calculator also leads on ratings volume (1.3K vs 9) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). MathGraph's advantage is review sentiment (91% vs 81%) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 16.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Desmos Graphing Calculator holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Desmos Graphing Calculator has 1.3K 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 81% of Desmos Graphing Calculator'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, Desmos Graphing Calculator every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MathGraph | Desmos Graphing Calculator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.6 (9 ratings) | 4.3 (1.3K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 90.9% of reviews — better | 80.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 9 | 1.3K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | #114 — better |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 6.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Katherine Philip | Desmos |
Customer experience
MathGraph
Desmos Graphing Calculator
Bugs and requests
MathGraph
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Desmos Graphing Calculator
Reported bugs
4 issues- Crashes when using certain functions
- Graphs not displaying properly
- Login issues
- Compatibility problems with older devices
Requested features
5 requests- Dark mode
- Copy and paste functionality
- Ability to save and load graphs
- Improved handling of complex numbers and polar equations
- More customization options
In-app purchases
MathGraph
No in-app purchases
Desmos Graphing Calculator
No in-app purchases
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