Comparison

Sage Math vs TI

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Sage Math

Access the powerful Sage computer algebra system and its integrated tools for quick calculations. Perform complex mathematical operations, store results offline, and share them easily via email. Optimized for speed and convenience.

Highlights
  • Access to Sage computer algebra system
  • Integration with GAP, GP, Maxima, Octave, R, Singular
  • Python and HTML support
  • Optimized for quick calculations
  • Offline results storage
  • Email results sharing
  • Simplified keyboard input
Features
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A simple interface to the Sage computer algebra system. Through Sage it provides access to the GAP, GP, Maxima, Octave, R, and Singular computer algebra systems as well as Python and HTML. Knowledge of one of these systems is highly recommended. This is a lightweight alternative to the Sage online notebook. It is optimized for quick calculations. Network connectivity is required to perform calculations, but results are stored on the device for offline perusal and can be easily emailed to colleagues. Several buttons are added to the keyboard to simplify input. Sage is an open source computer algebra system combining many open source components and providing a consistent Python interface. There is an online notebook interface as well as a simplified web interface for quick calculations.

About

TI

This powerful math app offers a comprehensive Computer Algebra System (CAS) for graphing, data analysis, and equation solving. Visualize mathematical concepts by overlaying graphs on images and interactively exploring how equations change in real-time. Access hundreds of free learning activities for various math levels.

Highlights
  • Computer Algebra System (CAS)
  • Comprehensive graphing capabilities
  • Data entry and analysis
  • Equation solving with algebraic precision
  • Image import for real-world visualization
  • Interactive equation manipulation
  • Access to free learning activities
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Texas Instruments, the No. 1 recommended brand of graphing calculators in the U.S., has optimized its most powerful Computer Algebra System (CAS) math engine for an all-in-one iPad app that makes teaching and learning math more engaging, meaningful and … fun! ONE CAS APP. ALL THE MATH. Open the door to math mastery with the first-in-class iPad CAS app that delivers comprehensive graphing, data entry and analysis, statistical modeling and calculating functionality. Solve equations with algebraic precision, factor and expand variable expressions, complete the square, find antiderivatives, compute limits, find exact solutions in irrational form and more. Make math more meaningful by importing images from the iPad camera or photo library and overlaying graphs and equations on them to illustrate abstract math principles in the real world.* Visualize crucial connections by observing how equations change — in real time, on one screen — when you touch, grab and interact with shapes, graphs and objects on the screen. Graph functions, inequalities, implicit functions, conic sections, scatter plots, statistical plots and regression models, 3D graphs, parametric, polar and differential equations. Enter equations in proper math notation so math symbols and formulas on the screen are identical to those in text books and on the board. Deepen understanding by exploring hundreds of free activities for Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Geometry, Calculus, Statistics, Pre-Calculus and more from the online Math Nspired resource center. Create and store work on your iPad, and share it using your Email or Dropbox account. A COMPLETE LEARNING RESOURCE TI Education Technology is committed to success in mathematics by providing advanced learning tools that have been designed in collaboration with leading educators and researchers. TI provides world-class professional development for teachers, as well as free activities and curriculum content. For additional information about the TI-Nspire CAS App for iPad, please visit our website. The TI-Nspire CAS App for iPad does not support external and third party keyboards. * TI-Nspire CAS App for iPad supports .jpg, jpeg, .bmp and .png image formats. iPad is a registered trademark of Apple Inc.

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Sage Math at Free against TI's $29.99. Sage Math also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months) and device support (3 vs 1). TI's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (406 vs 25). On review sentiment, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Sage Math is free to download; TI costs $29.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TI holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TI has 406 ratings behind it against 25, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Sage Math's written reviews are positive against 65% of TI's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sage Math ships an update every 2 months, TI every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Sage Math versus TI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSage MathTI
PriceFree — better$29.99
Rating4.0 (25 ratings)4.6 (406 ratings) — better
Positive reviews64.0% of reviews65.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings25406 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better26.6
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB79 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIvan AndrusTexas Instruments

Customer experience

Sage Math

All ratings24 ratings
Positive79.2%
Neutral4.2%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive64.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative32.0%

TI

All ratings406 ratings
Positive91.4%
Neutral3.0%
Negative5.7%
Written reviews246 reviews
Positive65.4%
Neutral8.9%
Negative25.6%

Bugs and requests

Sage Math

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

TI

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes when opening documents
  • Scrolling issues and unresponsive UI
  • Incompatibility with latest iOS versions
  • Keyboard disappearing during use

Requested features

6 requests
  • Split-screen/multi-window support
  • Improved 3D graphing functionality
  • Customizable keyboard layout
  • Better integration with cloud storage services
  • Ability to export content in LaTeX format
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  • Built-in PDF reader for tutorials

In-app purchases

None

Sage Math

No in-app purchases

None

TI

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sage Math free?
Sage Math is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TI free?
TI costs $29.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Sage Math or TI?
TI is rated higher. Sage Math averages 4.0 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while TI averages 4.6 from 406 ratings.
Do Sage Math or TI have ads?
Neither Sage Math nor TI shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sage Math or TI?
Sage Math ships an update every 2 months, and TI every 6 months. Most recently, Sage Math was updated on October 23, 2026 and TI on October 21, 2026.

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