Comparison

WolframAlpha vs Dining at Maryland

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

Head to head
About

WolframAlpha

This app serves as a powerful computational knowledge engine for homework and research. It offers comprehensive support across numerous academic subjects, from math and physics to biology and economics. Unlock advanced features like step-by-step solutions and photo input for a more in-depth learning experience.

Highlights
  • Step-by-step solutions with hints
  • Photo input for math problems
  • Input Assistants for various subjects
  • Thousands of covered domains
  • Homework and exam preparation
Features
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Get the WolframAlpha app, the ultimate tool for homework and research. Whether you're in high school or college, Wolfram|Alpha is the tool you need to stay ahead of the curve. You can prepare for exams; get help with homework; and learn, explore and test your skills. Famous for math and physics, Wolfram|Alpha is also a whiz at chemistry, biology, engineering, economics, astronomy, statistics and much more. Featuring: • Step-by-step solutions: With hints, intermediate steps and methods of solving • Photo input: You can now use your camera to input math problems • Input Assistants: Our most popular course, reference and professional assistants • Thousands of domains: The most extensive topic coverage available—with more continually added—to get you to answers faster Subscription Details: Become a Wolfram|Alpha Pro member to unlock step-by-step solutions, photo input, Input Assistants and more. Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscription fees are $9.99 per month or up to $59.99 per year depending on your plan. You can manage your Wolfram|Alpha Pro subscription by visiting the iTunes Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a Wolfram|Alpha Pro subscription. Privacy policy: https://www.wolfram.com/legal/privacy/wolfram Terms of use: https://www.wolframalpha.com/termsofuse

About

Dining at Maryland

This app provides essential dining information for University of Maryland students and staff. Access dining plan details, view event calendars, and stay updated on campus food services.

Highlights
  • Dining plan account information
  • Calendar of dining events
  • Information for students and staff
  • Updates on campus food services
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University of Maryland Dining Services provides information for perspective, new to housing and returning students, as well as off-campus students, faculty and staff. Features include Dining Plan account information, calendar of dining events, and more!

Screenshots

WolframAlpha4 screens
Dining at Maryland2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: WolframAlpha at 2.8 against Dining at Maryland's 1.0. WolframAlpha also leads on ratings volume (133 vs 1). Dining at Maryland's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads and device support 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. WolframAlpha sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Dining at Maryland asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

WolframAlpha holds the better App Store score, 2.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WolframAlpha has 133 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
WolframAlpha versus Dining at Maryland: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWolframAlphaDining at Maryland
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (133 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews35.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings133 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.68.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size366 MB3 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperWolfram Group LLCModo Labs, Inc.

Bugs and requests

WolframAlpha

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Login screen freezes
  • Incompatible with older devices
  • Search bar issues and crashes
  • Incorrect or incomplete results

Requested features

4 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Improved handwritten math recognition
  • Better integration with Siri
  • More customization options

Dining at Maryland

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

WolframAlpha

Subscriptions6
  • Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Pro for Students Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Pro for Educators Monthly$9.991 Month
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  • Pro Yearly$59.991 Year
  • Pro for Students Yearly$59.991 Year
  • Pro for Educators Yearly$59.991 Year
None

Dining at Maryland

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WolframAlpha free?
WolframAlpha is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dining at Maryland free?
Dining at Maryland is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, WolframAlpha or Dining at Maryland?
WolframAlpha is rated higher. WolframAlpha averages 2.8 out of 5 from 133 ratings, while Dining at Maryland averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do WolframAlpha or Dining at Maryland have ads?
Neither WolframAlpha nor Dining at Maryland shows ads.

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