Comparison

Mathematics with PocketCAS Pro vs Simplex Optima

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

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About

Mathematics with PocketCAS Pro

This advanced math application offers comprehensive tools for graphing, calculus, algebra, and statistics. It functions as a powerful graphing calculator, assists with homework, and handles complex calculations for academic and professional use. Features include 2D/3D plotting, symbolic computation, and equation solving.

Highlights
  • 2D and 3D plotting
  • Calculus functions (limits, derivatives, integrals)
  • Linear algebra operations
  • Equation solving
  • C-style scripting language
  • Physical units and constants
  • iCloud document syncing
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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! Supports x-y cartesian plots, parametric area plots and parametric line plots. - Animated plots: Use the variable 'anim' to animate any plot over time. - 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! - Document Import: Load functions and variables from existing documents to re-use your work in other calculations. - CSV Import: Load tabular data in CSV format and process it! - 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 (https://pocketcas.com/manual) to get you going. And you can always contact our support (https://pocketcas.com/support) for help! - Offline computation: PocketCAS doesn't need an internet connection to calculate results. USER 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!" "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." "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." "I am 8 years old and this App is awesome! It helps you learn calculus quickly. It's a work of art!"

About

Simplex Optima

Features
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The general form of an optimization problem comprises a linear function of variables, also called "objective function" and a number of constraint inequalities. The app can facilitate a maximisation as well as minimisation problem bearing up to 7 variables and up to 6 contraint inequalities. The solution algorithm is implemented by constructing and manipulating the Simplex tableau before calculating the parameters for which the maximum value of the objective function is obtained.

Screenshots

Mathematics with PocketCAS Pro4 screens
Simplex Optima4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Simplex Optima at $2.99 against Mathematics with PocketCAS Pro's $19.99. Simplex Optima also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 weeks). On ads, in-app purchases, 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

Mathematics with PocketCAS Pro costs $19.99 and Simplex Optima $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mathematics with PocketCAS Pro ships an update every 5 weeks, Simplex Optima every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Mathematics with PocketCAS Pro versus Simplex Optima: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMathematics with PocketCAS ProSimplex Optima
Price$19.99$2.99 — better
Rating4.7 (526 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews90.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings526 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.3
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTiming Software GmbHKonstantinos Ladiellis

Bugs and requests

Mathematics with PocketCAS Pro

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • stddev function doesn't return the standard deviation
  • Graphing is very off when it comes to trig functions
  • Login screen freezes
  • Incompatible with older devices

Requested features

12 requests
  • Answers setup by setup
  • Date and time calculation
  • Moment functions for probability theory
  • Power series of a function
  • Continued fraction representation of a function
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  • Continued radical representation of a function
  • Imaginary number support
  • More thorough documentation, especially for the scripting language
  • Finance examples
  • More control on graphics output (e.g. variable size plotpoints, different symbols and colors, ability to apply labels to axes etc)
  • Translate the app in other languages (e.g. French)
  • New entry to appear on top of the page when first open the app

Simplex Optima

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Mathematics with PocketCAS Pro

No in-app purchases

None

Simplex Optima

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mathematics with PocketCAS Pro free?
Mathematics with PocketCAS Pro costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Simplex Optima free?
Simplex Optima costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Mathematics with PocketCAS Pro or Simplex Optima have ads?
Neither Mathematics with PocketCAS Pro nor Simplex Optima shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mathematics with PocketCAS Pro or Simplex Optima?
Mathematics with PocketCAS Pro ships an update every 5 weeks, and Simplex Optima every 5 days. Most recently, Mathematics with PocketCAS Pro was updated on September 22, 2026 and Simplex Optima on September 10, 2026.

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