Comparison

PocketCAS vs Linear Equations Calculator

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

Head to head
About

PocketCAS

This advanced math application assists with a wide range of mathematical problems, from basic arithmetic to calculus, algebra, and statistics. It functions as a graphing calculator replacement, aids in homework, and supports complex calculations for academic and professional use.

Highlights
  • 2D and 3D plotting
  • Calculus functions (limits, derivatives)
  • Linear algebra operations
  • Equation solving
  • Scripting language
  • Physical units and constants
  • iCloud sync
Features
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PocketCAS is a graphing calculator for iPhone and iPad. It graphs your functions, finds derivatives and works with exact fractions and roots. Everything runs on your device, so it works without internet or an account. An in-app purchase unlocks PocketCAS Pro, with steps, integrals and the solver. Graphs - 2D plots of functions, implicit equations, polar and parametric curves and vector fields, two functions per plot. PocketCAS marks zeros, extrema and intersections. In full screen, tap a mark to read its coordinates. - 3D surfaces with soft light and shading. Drag to turn them, pinch to zoom. Derivatives - Under each function, a suggestion shows its derivative, already worked out, and a small plot sits beside the result. Tap one to add it to your document. - Exact derivatives of products, quotients, roots and chains, written the way your textbook writes them. Exact results - Arithmetic with exact fractions and roots, trigonometric, exponential and logarithmic functions. - Matrices: determinants, inverses and products. - Your own functions, with conditions and recursion. - Common units and physical constants. Reads like your textbook - Results look the way they do in a textbook: fractions, roots, powers and matrices. - A math keyboard with every function in reach, and a hint shows what goes between the brackets. Made for daily work - Documents keep your calculations and plots together, and iCloud syncs them between your devices. - Export and print plots, entries or whole documents (with a watermark). - Help built in: the function reference explains every function with examples, and tutorials get you started. Unlock PocketCAS Pro One purchase in the app unlocks everything in PocketCAS Pro, without a subscription: calculation steps that name the rule behind each step, integrals, limits, series and sums, equation and system solving, factoring and simplifying, eigenvalues, differential equations, scripts, plots with more than two functions, imports of documents and CSV data, larger matrices in the editor, exports without a watermark, and suggestions with zeros, extrema and integrals. Family Sharing is included, and Restore Purchases is in the main menu. Until you unlock it, the function reference marks the functions of Pro with a PRO badge. PocketCAS Pro is also sold as its own app; you need only one. Questions or ideas? Write to us at https://pocketcas.com/support. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://pocketcas.com/privacy.php

About

Linear Equations Calculator

This educational app solves linear equations with detailed step-by-step solutions and visual plots. It supports various input methods, including points and slopes, and saves all calculations in a history log for easy access and sharing.

Highlights
  • Step-by-step linear equation solving
  • Graphical plotting of results
  • Calculation history log
  • Supports various input methods (points, slope)
  • Decimal and fraction input support
  • Solution sharing functionality
Features
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Get your homework done instantly. Prepare for exams without stress. Free, complete step-by-step solutions. Enter your values and compute linear equations from slope, intercept, or two points – including graphical visualization. HOW IT WORKS Enter your values in the appropriate fields and get started. You’ll receive the solution instantly and can share it with friends or classmates. YOUR PERSONAL DATA We don’t need it. Only anonymized data is collected, for example: - which features are used - how many solutions are generated This helps us improve. No conclusions can be drawn about you. COSTS Everything is free to use. 24/7 access to your solutions. All solution steps are always fully shown. If you need many solutions in a short time, various purchase options are available. EXTRAS - Overview of input options - Curated learning videos - Feedback for incorrect inputs - Manage your own solutions - Introduction to the app CONTACT Questions and feedback via Discord or directly in the app review.

Screenshots

PocketCAS4 screens
Linear Equations Calculator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PocketCAS at 4.6 against Linear Equations Calculator's 4.1. PocketCAS also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and review sentiment (91% vs 76%). Linear Equations Calculator's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Both are free to download. PocketCAS sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Linear Equations Calculator sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PocketCAS holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PocketCAS has 205 ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of PocketCAS's written reviews are positive against 76% of Linear Equations Calculator's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PocketCAS ships an update every 3 months, Linear Equations Calculator every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
PocketCAS versus Linear Equations Calculator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPocketCASLinear Equations Calculator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (205 ratings) — better4.1 (28 ratings)
Positive reviews90.8% of reviews — better76.5% of reviews
Number of ratings205 — better28
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB180 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTiming Software GmbHGlindemann, Sennoun, Langer GbR

Customer experience

PocketCAS

All ratings204 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral4.9%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews152 reviews
Positive90.8%
Neutral1.3%
Negative7.9%

Linear Equations Calculator

All ratings28 ratings
Positive78.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative21.4%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive76.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative23.5%

Bugs and requests

PocketCAS

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • App crashes when loading previously saved documents
  • Crashes with no error feedback or debugging information
  • Cannot plot certain mathematical functions
  • Zoom scaling issues with 3D graphs (scales Z-axis incorrectly)
  • Compatibility broken with iOS 6 after iOS 7 update
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  • Function plotting limitations for advanced equations

Requested features

8 requests
  • Dark theme/dark mode for UI
  • Multiple polynomials on single graph
  • Inverse button functionality
  • Better zoom functionality for 3D graphs
  • Improved documentation and tutorials
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  • More Greek characters support
  • Measurement conversion capabilities
  • Better control layout and cleanup

Linear Equations Calculator

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

PocketCAS

One-time1
  • PocketCAS Pro$29.99
8 purchases

Linear Equations Calculator

One-time8
  • +30 User Tokens$0.29
  • +1 Convenience Token / 6h, max. +2$0.59
  • +2 Convenience Tokens / 6h, max. +4$0.99
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  • +150 User Tokens$0.99
  • +300 User Tokens$1.49
  • +4 Convenience Tokens / 6h, max. +8$1.59
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • Lifetime Access$1.99

Questions

Is PocketCAS free?
PocketCAS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Linear Equations Calculator free?
Linear Equations Calculator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PocketCAS or Linear Equations Calculator?
PocketCAS is rated higher. PocketCAS averages 4.6 out of 5 from 205 ratings, while Linear Equations Calculator averages 4.1 from 28 ratings.
Do PocketCAS or Linear Equations Calculator have ads?
Neither PocketCAS nor Linear Equations Calculator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PocketCAS or Linear Equations Calculator?
PocketCAS ships an update every 3 months, and Linear Equations Calculator every 3 weeks. Most recently, PocketCAS was updated on November 10, 2026 and Linear Equations Calculator on November 11, 2026.

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