Comparison

PocketCAS lite for Mathematics vs MyScript Math

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

MyScript Math

This app functions as a handwriting graphing calculator, allowing users to write and solve math problems, plot functions, and utilize variables. It offers AI-powered step-by-step guidance and editing tools like a scratch-to-erase feature.

Highlights
  • Handwritten equation solving
  • Interactive function plotting
  • Variable definition and usage
  • AI-powered step-by-step solutions
  • Scratch-to-erase editing
  • LaTeX export
Features
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Meet MyScript Math, your handwriting graphing calculator. Write and solve math, plot functions, use variables, edit with a scratch — and get AI-powered, step-by-step guidance when you need it. Enjoy reliable recognition and focus on your math without second-guessing the results. With its super smart engine, MyScript Math can read any handwritten equation accurately. Perfect for students! Tackle equations easily — be it with variables, percentages, fractions, or inverse trigonometry, MyScript Math’s solver has you covered with quick, accurate answers. Start with a 7-day free trial to get the full experience — then subscribe or purchase the app to keep full access. • Solving — Write an equal sign to solve a calculation. Update your equation, and the result updates automatically. • Plotter — Tap an equation to create an interactive graph that updates instantly as you edit the equation. Add multiple functions to the same graph and immediately see how they interact. • Variables — Define a variable, use it in different equations, and update it to see all the calculations and graphs adjust automatically. • Solution steps — Get detailed step-by-step explanations to better understand how to solve your problems. • Expandable workspace — Adjust the zoom level and move around to make editing easier and see everything clearly. Use as much space as you need. • Scratch to erase — No need to switch tools, just scribble out what needs to be removed and keep going. • Images — Take a photo or import an image of your math problem, crop it if needed, and follow step-by-step solutions to solve it, one equation at a time. • Drag & drop — Tap your content to select it or use the lasso tool, then drag and drop it for easy reuse. • Editing tools — Use colors to emphasize calculations and results, and the lasso to move or copy content. • Preferences — Choose the result format of your calculation: degree, radian, decimal, fraction, mixed numbers. • LaTeX support — Write your math equations naturally and copy/paste them as LaTeX in other apps. • Multiple math notes — Display all your math notes in a single view for easy access. • Export your notes as images or PDF to share. • MyScript Notes compatibility — Copy handwritten equations from MyScript Notes to MyScript Math for instant results. MyScript Math respects your privacy and never stores content on our servers without your explicit consent. For help or feature requests, create a ticket at https://myscri.pt/support You can use any compatible active or passive pen to write in MyScript Math. Check minimum and recommended requirements for MyScript Math: https://myscri.pt/math-devices

Screenshots

PocketCAS lite for Mathematics4 screens
MyScript Math4 screens

Verdict

The call

PocketCAS lite for Mathematics and MyScript Math both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 91% of PocketCAS lite for Mathematics's written reviews are positive against 24% of MyScript Math's. PocketCAS lite for Mathematics also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). MyScript Math's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 3 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. MyScript Math sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. PocketCAS lite for Mathematics asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for PocketCAS lite for Mathematics against 4.5 for MyScript Math. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 204 and 75 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of PocketCAS lite for Mathematics's written reviews are positive against 24% of MyScript Math's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PocketCAS lite for Mathematics ships an update every 3 months, MyScript Math every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
PocketCAS lite for Mathematics versus MyScript Math: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPocketCAS lite for MathematicsMyScript Math
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (204 ratings) — better4.5 (75 ratings)
Positive reviews90.8% of reviews — better24.3% of reviews
Number of ratings204 — better75
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB297 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTiming Software GmbHMyScript

Customer experience

PocketCAS lite for Mathematics

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

MyScript Math

All ratings75 ratings
Positive86.7%
Neutral4.0%
Negative9.3%
Written reviews37 reviews
Positive24.3%
Neutral21.6%
Negative54.1%

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

MyScript Math

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

PocketCAS lite for Mathematics

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

MyScript Math

Subscriptions2
  • MyScript Math – Full Access$1.991 Month
  • MyScript Math – Full Access2 variants$7.991 Year
One-time1
  • MyScript Math – Full Access$24.99

Questions

Is PocketCAS lite for Mathematics free?
PocketCAS lite for Mathematics is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MyScript Math free?
MyScript Math is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PocketCAS lite for Mathematics or MyScript Math?
PocketCAS lite for Mathematics is rated higher. PocketCAS lite for Mathematics averages 4.6 out of 5 from 204 ratings, while MyScript Math averages 4.5 from 75 ratings.
Do PocketCAS lite for Mathematics or MyScript Math have ads?
Neither PocketCAS lite for Mathematics nor MyScript Math shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PocketCAS lite for Mathematics or MyScript Math?
PocketCAS lite for Mathematics ships an update every 3 months, and MyScript Math every 11 days. Most recently, PocketCAS lite for Mathematics was updated on October 7, 2026 and MyScript Math on October 12, 2026.

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