SigiCalc vs Elements of Matter
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SigiCalc
This app provides a graphical RPN calculator with an undo feature. Users can input mathematical equations and instantly visualize them with a plot. It's designed for simplicity and practicality in mathematical calculations.
- Graphical RPN calculator
- Equation plotting
- Undo functionality
- Simple interface
- Practical calculations
Read full descriptionHide full description
SigiCalc is a fast, clean RPN calculator that draws your functions. Enter a calculation the RPN way – numbers first, then the operation – and as soon as your expression contains X, tap Graph to see it plotted. No equals key, no parentheses, no fuss. REAL RPN • Classic stack-based entry with Enter, Undo and All Clear • Keys light up only when the stack has enough values – you can't make an invalid entry • The display shows your result, the whole expression in normal notation and the raw stack LIVE FUNCTION GRAPHS • Use X as a variable and plot the result instantly • Pinch to zoom, drag to pan, tap to zoom in, double-tap to reset • Touch and hold to read the exact x / y value on the curve • Discontinuities like tan(x) or 1/x are drawn correctly – no misleading vertical lines SCIENTIFIC FUNCTIONS sin, cos, tan and their inverses, natural log, square, square root, reciprocal, sign change and π DESIGNED FOR TODAY'S DEVICES • Light and Dark Mode, portrait and landscape • iPad: calculator and live graph side by side • Smooth animations and haptic feedback PRIVATE BY DESIGN SigiCalc works entirely on your device. No account, no network, no ads, no tracking. Example: X ↲ X sin × plots x · sin(x). What changed versus your text and why: - Leads with a benefit, not a category: "draws your functions" is the hook; "simple and practical graphical" told the reader nothing they'd search for. - Explains RPN in one sentence for people who don't know it, since that's the biggest reason someone bounces. - Bulleted feature blocks — App Store descriptions are skimmed, and the capitalised headings scan well in the store's plain-text rendering. - Adds Dark Mode / iPad / privacy, all of which are new in 3.0 and are things reviewers and users look for. - Fixed "polish" → "Polish" and "equation" → "expression" (you plot expressions, not equations).
Elements of Matter
Access comprehensive data for every element on the periodic table. Explore detailed properties like atomic weight, melting point, and electron configuration with simple navigation.
- Detailed element information
- Periodic table navigation
- Atomic properties
- Physical and chemical data
- Discovery details
Read full descriptionHide full description
Elements - Periodic Table Reference for iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch provides detailed information on all the elements in the Periodic Table. Simple taps guide you through the elements and a swipe reveals specific information for the selected element: The data included for each element is as follows: Name of Element Atom Number Symbol Atomic Weight Phase Type Group Period Electron Configuration Ground State Level Ionization Energy Melting Point Boiling Point Crystal Structure Atomic Radius Metallic Radius Covalent Radius Atomic Radius Calculated Van Der Waals Radius Electron Gravity Density Electron Affinity Thermal Conductivity Electrical Resistivity CAS Number Possible Oxidation States Discoverer Discovery Year
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: SigiCalc at 50% against Elements of Matter's 0%. SigiCalc also leads on price (Free vs $0.99) and rating (5.0 vs 1.0). Elements of Matter's advantage is update cadence (every 9 months vs every 48 months) and device support (5 vs 2). On ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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
SigiCalc is free to download; Elements of Matter costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SigiCalc holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of SigiCalc's written reviews are positive against 0% of Elements of Matter's.
SigiCalc ships an update every 48 months, Elements of Matter every 9 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.
| Parameter | SigiCalc | Elements of Matter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 48 months | Every 9 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Siegware | Ventura Educational Systems |
Customer experience
SigiCalc
Elements of Matter
In-app purchases
SigiCalc
No in-app purchases
Elements of Matter
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is SigiCalc free?
Is Elements of Matter free?
Which has better reviews, SigiCalc or Elements of Matter?
Do SigiCalc or Elements of Matter have ads?
Which is updated more often, SigiCalc or Elements of Matter?
Other comparisons















