Comparison

PocketCAS lite for Mathematics vs Madona

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

Head to head
About

PocketCAS lite for Mathematics

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
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PocketCAS is the most advanced mathematics application for iPhone and iPad. It can help you with any kind of math problem, from elementary school all the way up to calculus, algebra and statistics. It can replace your old graphing calculator, help you with your homework, and assist you in any kind of calculation for university or work. This app is an indispensable tool for every student, teacher and engineer. It makes college-level calculus and algebra easy and can help you in a wide range of cases. It provides features comparable with a TI-89 calculator and combines them with a modern, intuitive interface and incredible graphics capabilities. MATHEMATICAL CAPABILITIES - 2D Plots: Quickly create 2D cartesian, implicit, polar or parametric plots. - 3D Plots: PocketCAS draws stunning 3D plots! - Calculus: Calculate limits, derivatives, integrals and taylor expansions. - Linear Algebra: Invert and multiply matrices or calculate determinants, eigenvalues and much more! - Algebra: Perform integer and polynomial factorization and division, use permutations, and more. - Solving: PocketCAS will solve almost any equation for you. It even supports systems of linear equations and ordinary differential equations! - Scripting: PocketCAS' C-style scripting language allows you to define custom functions, use conditional expressions, loops and also supports recursion. - Physical Units: Constants and units are provided out of the box. Simply enter physical formulas with the corresponding units and convert results to the units you prefer. ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONALITY - iCloud support: Sync documents between your Mac, iPhone and iPad! - Export: Print or export plots, entries or the whole document as PDF! - Mathematical keyboard: PocketCAS' mathematical keyboard is unmatched on the App Store. - Help: All functions are explained in the built-in reference. If you're stuck, there's plenty of tutorials as well as a manual (http://pocketcas.com/manual) to get you going. And you can always contact our support (http://pocketcas.com/support) for help! - Offline computation: PocketCAS doesn't need an internet connection to calculate results. LIMITATIONS OF THE LITE VERSION PocketCAS lite is a free version of PocketCAS that will allow you to try out the interface and many features before buying PocketCAS pro. It has the following limitations: - Many advanced mathematical functions (e.g. integration, taylor expansion, eigenvalues, solving equations, etc.) are unavailable. - It will plot only two functions at a time. - Exported graphics will be watermarked. The full functionality is available in PocketCAS pro. REVIEWS "This program has an incredible amount of power for such a compact program. I teach high school math, and this program can work with all sorts of expressions, graphs, and help check my work. Definitely worth it!" "I am 8 years old and this App is awesome! It helps you learn calculus quickly. It's a work of art!" "One of three Apps I use when teaching A Level maths. Have recommended to numerous students. Excellent." "This is one of the best. The CAS capabilities are compatible to only two other apps, and this one is all offline and includes countless additional features. It's never steered me wrong and is the first thing I go to when I'm in a hurry to figure something out. If you're a student this is pretty much as good as it can get." "You will love this calculator. It's powerful to calculate everything, doesn't matter you're a high school student or college student. Specially for the people who like to solve problems with graphs!" "This app is so powerful and slick looking. It is totally amazing and what it can do."

About

Madona

Write and execute MATLAB and Octave code directly on your mobile device. Ideal for learning and testing code snippets with a custom keyboard and advanced editor. Supports plotting and graphing with detailed error output.

Highlights
  • Compile and run MATLAB/Octave code
  • Supports plotting and graphing
  • View program output or detailed error
  • Custom keyboard for easy input
  • Advanced source code editor
  • Open, save, import, and share files
Features
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Write MATLAB/Octave code directly on your iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch! This app is ideal for learning and testing code snippets! The Octave language is an interpreted programming language. Its syntax is very similar to Matlab, and careful programming of a script will allow it to run on both Octave and Matlab. The language helps in solving linear and nonlinear problems numerically, and for performing other numerical experiments This app provides a mobile environment that allows you to execute Octave/MATLAB using the GNU Octave compiler. Features: - Compile and run your program - Supports plotting and graphing - View program output or detailed error - Select and run chunk of codes - Custom keyboard for easy input of frequently used characters - Optimized for connecting with external physical/bluetooth keyboard - Advanced source code editor with syntax highlighting and line numbers - Open, save, import and share files. - Language reference Limitations: - Internet connection is required for compilation - Maximum program running time is 20s - One file can be run at a time - Some file system, network and graphics functions may be limited - This is a batch compiler; interactive programs are not supported. For example, if your program provides an input prompt, enter the input in the Input tab prior to compilation.

Screenshots

PocketCAS lite for Mathematics4 screens
Madona4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PocketCAS lite for Mathematics at 91% against Madona's 33%. PocketCAS lite for Mathematics also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.7) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Madona's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Madona sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PocketCAS lite for Mathematics asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PocketCAS lite for Mathematics holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PocketCAS lite for Mathematics has 204 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of PocketCAS lite for Mathematics's written reviews are positive against 33% of Madona's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PocketCAS lite for Mathematics ships an update every 3 months, Madona monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
PocketCAS lite for Mathematics versus Madona: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPocketCAS lite for MathematicsMadona
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (204 ratings) — better3.7 (16 ratings)
Positive reviews90.7% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings204 — better16
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTiming Software GmbHKetan Appa

Customer experience

PocketCAS lite for Mathematics

All ratings204 ratings
Positive92.2%
Neutral4.4%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews151 reviews
Positive90.7%
Neutral1.3%
Negative7.9%

Madona

All ratings16 ratings
Positive62.5%
Neutral6.3%
Negative31.3%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral26.7%
Negative40.0%

Bugs and requests

PocketCAS lite for Mathematics

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

Madona

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

PocketCAS lite for Mathematics

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Madona

One-time1
  • Upgrade$2.99

Questions

Is PocketCAS lite for Mathematics free?
PocketCAS lite for Mathematics is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Madona free?
Madona is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PocketCAS lite for Mathematics or Madona?
PocketCAS lite for Mathematics is rated higher. PocketCAS lite for Mathematics averages 4.7 out of 5 from 204 ratings, while Madona averages 3.7 from 16 ratings.
Do PocketCAS lite for Mathematics or Madona have ads?
Madona shows ads; PocketCAS lite for Mathematics does not.
Which is updated more often, PocketCAS lite for Mathematics or Madona?
PocketCAS lite for Mathematics ships an update every 3 months, and Madona monthly. Most recently, PocketCAS lite for Mathematics was updated on September 16, 2026 and Madona on September 7, 2026.

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