Geometry Pad vs GraphNCalc83
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Geometry Pad
Create and manipulate geometric shapes on a zoomable workbook. Explore properties, calculate metrics, and add annotations. Save and export your work in various formats.
- Create fundamental geometric shapes
- Explore and modify shape properties
- Automatic metric calculations
- Interactive workbook with coordinate system
- Annotation tools with mixed-in metrics
- Transformation tools (rotation, reflection, etc.)
- Save and export to PDF and image formats
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With Geometry Pad you can create fundamental geometric shapes, explore and change their properties, and calculate metrics. The shapes are displayed on a scrollable and zoomable workbook with a rectangular coordinate system. The following tools are built into the application: - Point, angle, line, ray, segment, perpendicular bisector, tangent, triangle, quadrilateral, polygon, regular polygon, arc, sector, circle, ellipse, parabola, hyperbola. - Tools to create medians, altitudes and bisectors in a triangle. - Tools to create special triangles and quadrilaterals: right, isosceles, equilateral, square, rectangle, parallelogram and rhombus. - Two additional ways to create an ellipse: by center, end of a major axis, and a point on the ellipse; by focus points, and a point on the ellipse. - Compass tool to plot arcs with an easily adjustable center and radius. - Pencil tool to draw freehand annotations. - Text annotations and labels with mixed-in metrics such as length, angle, perimeter, equation, etc. - Transformation tools: rotation, reflection, enlargement, translation. - Create lines and triangles with predefined parameters such as equation of a line, and angles or sides of a triangle. - Insert images into the document. Each shape has a set of customizable properties such as color, width, background, etc. Shape metrics are automatically calculated and presented along with shape properties. Some of them are editable such as point location, line length, circe radius, etc. Snapping is deeply integrated into the application. Snap-to-grid and snap-to-objects allow for precise constructions. Additionally, lines can snap to parallel, perpendicular and tangent lines. Snapping can be easily turned on/off in the quick snapping settings window. Documents can be saved to your device, iCloud or to Dropbox. Export formats include PDF and image. Additionally, PDF documents can be opened within the app, annotated using any of the built in tools and exported as PDF again. Your suggestions are welcomed and appreciated. Just select Feedback under the app menu and write us an e-mail.
GraphNCalc83
This app offers a powerful graphing calculator experience with touch-based input for enhanced interaction. It supports natural textbook notation, advanced math functions, and various plotting capabilities. Users can also utilize its programming features and built-in tools like unit conversion and a periodic table.
- Touch-based graphing and editing
- Natural textbook notation input
- Advanced math and statistical functions
- Parametric, polar, and f(x,y) equation graphing
- BASIC programming with fast execution
- Unit converter and physical constants
- Interactive periodic table
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GraphNCalc83 uses touch, color and blazing speed to handle your math problems. The familiar calculator keyboard, arrow keys and functions are enhanced with full touch input for all graphs, editors and menus. Enter calculations in natural textbook format. Enter fractions and view result as fractions. Trace graphs with your finger. Zoom in and out with a pinch. Explore regressions with a tap on the screen. Scroll through the list, matrix and calculation history with a swipe. Tap the ? key for help. Written using the latest 64 bit math libraries, GraphNCalc83 harnesses the amazing computing resources of the iPhone and iPad to provide a colorful, fast and fluid experience. Graphs scroll, glide and zoom smoothly. Matrix, statistics and BASIC programs run 500x times faster than traditional calculators. GraphNCalc83 includes: Algebraic entry: Enter problems using full algebraic textbook notation. The command line editor includes interactive parenthesis matching and high lighting, undo and redo, bubble function help and a 200 level calculation history and recall stack. Generate a PDF report of calculations for mailing or printing using the SEND function. Math functions: Trigonometry, logarithms, function minimum, maximum, numeric integration and derivatives, general solver, real and imaginary numbers, combination, permutation, random number generation, normal, T, chi squared, Fisher, poisson and geometric distributions, binary shift and rotate, test and logic operations, list operations including sort, std. deviation, sum, sequence, matrix determinant, transpose, sum, ref, rref, addition, multiplication. Graph functions, parametric, f(x,y) and polar equations and statistics plots: Full color graphs with touch to trace, pinch zoom, function minimum, maximum, intersections, asymptotes and numeric integration. Output graphs in high resolution PDF format for mailing or printing. Interactively explore function behavior using variables tied to slider bars. Statistics, Inferential Statistics and Distributions: A set of inferential statistics worksheets and graphs of distributions are included. The regression analysis screen allows you to quickly compute, view and analyze a data set using a variety of curve fitting methods. Table: Analyze functions using the table viewer. Use the split screen mode to simultaneously view a graph and table. Matrix and Lists: Matrix and list editors and a full set of matrix and list operations are built in. Unit Converter and Constants: Convert between a wide variety of scientific, engineering and common units. A large set of physical constants are also included. BASIC programming: Create, edit, debug and run BASIC programs. Programs run more than 500 times faster than traditional calculators. Import and execute .83p and .8xp files. Chemistry: The calculator includes a full featured periodic table, a mass calculator and a data base of element properties. The touch interface allows you to view and interact with the periodic table to view by series, state, melting point, boiling point, electronegativity, electron affinity, valence, ionization, radius, hardness, modulus, density, conductivity, heat and year discovered. Geometry: The geometry application computes perimeter and area for a variety of 2d geometric figures including squares, rectangles, parallelograms, triangles, polygons, circles, arcs and ellipses. A full triangle solver and interactive unit circle grapher are built in. Solve line intersections, project a point to a line and find a circle given 3 points. Finance: Compute time value of money problems including annuities, lump sums and uneven cash flow analysis with IRR and NPV Built-in user guide: A user guide is included and is a touch away using the ? key or ⓘ on any menu. All functions have a full manual page with description of arguments and examples of use. Pop up bubble help displays function arguments during problem entry and program editing.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: GraphNCalc83 at 98% against Geometry Pad's 48%. GraphNCalc83 also leads on rating (4.9 vs 2.6) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Geometry Pad's advantage is price (Free vs $12.99) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). On 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
Geometry Pad is free to download; GraphNCalc83 costs $12.99 up front. Geometry Pad sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. GraphNCalc83 asks for nothing beyond the download.
GraphNCalc83 holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GraphNCalc83 has 4K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of Geometry Pad's written reviews are positive against 98% of GraphNCalc83's.
Geometry Pad ships an update every 2 months, GraphNCalc83 every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on June 9, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Geometry Pad | GraphNCalc83 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $12.99 |
| Rating | 2.6 (5 ratings) | 4.9 (4K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 47.8% of reviews | 98.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 4K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #24 — better |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bytes Arithmetic LLC | Ernest Brock |
Customer experience
Geometry Pad
GraphNCalc83
Bugs and requests
Geometry Pad
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
GraphNCalc83
Reported bugs
2 issues- Occasional crashes or freezes
- Inconsistent behavior when scrolling through calculation history
Requested features
3 requests- Dark mode or customizable themes
- More advanced programming and scripting capabilities
- Support for additional calculator models (e.g., TI-89)
In-app purchases
Geometry Pad
- Premium Features Pack$6.99
GraphNCalc83
No in-app purchases









