Comparison

PocketCAS vs GraphMath

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

GraphMath

This powerful graphing calculator visualizes complex mathematical functions in 2D and 3D. Explore Cartesian, cylindrical, and spherical coordinates with animated graphs and detailed tables of points. It offers features like derivatives, integrals, and intersections for comprehensive mathematical analysis.

Highlights
  • 3D graphing (Cartesian, Cylindrical, Spherical)
  • 2D graphing (Cartesian, Polar, Parametric)
  • Animated graphs
  • Detailed point tables
  • Derivative and integral calculations
  • Intersection point finding
  • Undo/redo functionality
Features
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This graphing calculator is user friendly and powerful.  It is fully compatible with iOS 14 and 15, and mostly compatible with iOS 13 and Mac OS. Cartesian 3D Z = F (X, Y) functions:  ——————————————————— Graphs can be:  1. Drawn as surface, lines, or dots. 2. Drawn with or without perspective, and with different light and reflection settings. 3. Tilted up or down. 4. Rotated to any position. 5. Drawing is animated by either X, Y, or Z. Table of all points can be sorted by either X or Y. Cylindrical 3D Z = F (Θ, R) functions:  ——————————————————— Graphs can be:  1. Drawn as surface, lines, or dots. 2. Drawn with or without perspective, and with different light and reflection settings. 3. Tilted up or down. 4. Rotated to any position. 5. Drawing is animated by Θ, R, or Z. Table of all points can be sorted by either Θ or R. Spherical 3D R = F (Θ, Φ) functions:  ——————————————————— Graphs can be:  1. Drawn as surface, lines, or dots. 2. Drawn with or without perspective, and with different light and reflection settings. 3. Tilted up or down. 4. Rotated to any position. 5. Drawing is animated by either Θ or Φ. Table of all points can be sorted by Θ, Φ, or R. Cartesian 2D Y = F (X) functions:  ———————————————— Graph displays the following curves: 1. One or two Y = F (X) functions. 2. Derivative of the first function. 3. Integral of the first function as a shade and a curve.  Graph features:  1. Drawing is animated by X. 2. Clicking on the curves shows curve values, and finds closest point in the table. Tables: 1.  All function, integral, and derivative values. 2.  Zero intersections of first function. 3.  Intersections between first and second functions. Polar 2D R = F (Θ) functions: ———————————————  Graph displays the following curves: 1. One or two R = F (Θ) functions. 2. Integral of the first function as a shade and a curve. Graph features:  1. Drawing is animated by Θ.  2. Clicking on the curves shows curve values, and finds closest point in the table. Tables: 1.  Table of all function and integral values  2.  Table of zero intersections of first function. 3.  Table of intersections between first and second functions. Parametric 2D X = F1 (T), Y = F2 (T) functions: —————————————————————————  Graph features:  1. Drawing is animated by T.  2. Clicking on the curves shows T, X, and Y values, and finds them in the table. Table of all points. F (X, Y) = 0  equations: ———————————— Graph displays solutions as points. Clicking on the points shows X, and Y values, and finds them in the table. Table of all points. Common features: —————————— 1. List of previous entries. 2. List of preset entries. 3. Undo and redo buttons for formula entries. 4. Automatic correction of errors in function limits or steps are offered. 5. All function points can be saved to clipboard in a table format. 6. All function points can be displayed on corresponding graphs. 7. Control colors can be changed to black and white. 8. Link to Vectors and Planes 3D Geometry Guide App. 9. Link to Matrix Calculator Step by Step App. Common features of all images:  1. Animation frames can be frozen and moved back or forward. 2. Animation speed can be adjusted. 3. Zoom. 4. Scroll. 5. Save to Clipboard. 6. Save to Photos 7. Color picker. New functions and further UI improvements for our apps are coming! Developers hope to get feedback at graphmath@aol.com.

Screenshots

PocketCAS4 screens
GraphMath4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: GraphMath at fortnightly against PocketCAS's every 3 months. GraphMath also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (100% vs 91%). PocketCAS's advantage is ratings volume (204 vs 12). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GraphMath holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PocketCAS has 204 ratings behind it against 12, 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 100% of GraphMath's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PocketCAS ships an update every 3 months, GraphMath fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
PocketCAS versus GraphMath: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPocketCASGraphMath
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (204 ratings)5.0 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews90.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings204 — better12
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTiming Software GmbHYuri Morozov

Customer experience

PocketCAS

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

GraphMath

All ratings12 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

GraphMath

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

PocketCAS

No in-app purchases

None

GraphMath

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PocketCAS free?
PocketCAS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GraphMath free?
GraphMath is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PocketCAS or GraphMath?
GraphMath is rated higher. PocketCAS averages 4.6 out of 5 from 204 ratings, while GraphMath averages 5.0 from 12 ratings.
Do PocketCAS or GraphMath have ads?
Neither PocketCAS nor GraphMath shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PocketCAS or GraphMath?
PocketCAS ships an update every 3 months, and GraphMath fortnightly. Most recently, PocketCAS was updated on October 19, 2026 and GraphMath on October 5, 2026.

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