Comparison

PocketCAS vs Cabri Express

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

Cabri Express

Features
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Features of Cabri Express include a dynamic geometry environment, an agile calculator (scientific & graphic), a formula and equation editor. All wrapped in an intuitive app. With its friendly interface, Cabri Express allows students to visualize and manipulate abstract mathematical concepts in any topic: algebra, calculus, tables, functions, graphs, 2D & 3D geometry, transformation, statistics & trigonometry. The app is a laboratory in which they explore, model, and investigate without any limits. Cabri is free, it is the reference software for dynamic mathematics. It has been used for more than 25 years by millions and millions of teachers/students around the world.Good maths for students and power & ease for teachers, to teach math, not the software. With its friendly interface, Cabri Express allows students to visualize and manipulate abstract mathematical concepts in any topic: algebra, calculus, tables, functions, graphs, 2D & 3D geometry, transformation, statistics & trigonometry. The app is a laboratory in which they explore, model, and investigate without any limits. Cabri Express is free, it is the reference software for dynamic mathematics. It has been used for more than 25 years by millions and millions of teachers/students around the world. Good maths for students and power & ease for teachers, to teach math, not the software.

Screenshots

PocketCAS4 screens
Cabri Express4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cabri Express at none against PocketCAS's 1. Cabri Express also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Cabri Express asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PocketCAS ships an update every 3 months, Cabri Express every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
PocketCAS versus Cabri Express: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPocketCASCabri Express
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (205 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews90.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings205 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB101 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTiming Software GmbHCabrilog SAS

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

Cabri Express

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

PocketCAS

One-time1
  • PocketCAS Pro$29.99
None

Cabri Express

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PocketCAS free?
PocketCAS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cabri Express free?
Cabri Express is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PocketCAS or Cabri Express have ads?
Neither PocketCAS nor Cabri Express shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PocketCAS or Cabri Express?
PocketCAS ships an update every 3 months, and Cabri Express every 4 months. Most recently, PocketCAS was updated on November 10, 2026 and Cabri Express on November 7, 2026.

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