Comparison

Archimedes Calculator vs Mathfuns

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

Head to head
About

Archimedes Calculator

This advanced calculator offers intuitive graphing and equation solving capabilities. Access a comprehensive formula library to simplify complex calculations, with full unit support. Interact directly with plots for seamless analysis.

Highlights
  • Inbuilt formula library
  • Interactive plotting
  • Equation solving
  • Exact and numeric solutions
  • System of equations support
  • Unit support
Features
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Archimedes is the graphing calculator reinvented for the 21st century. It’s much simpler yet more powerful, made with attention to the tiniest detail. FORMULA LIBRARY (PRO) Archimedes is one of the first calculators to feature an inbuilt formula library. It’s as simple as picking a formula and filling in the variables. The answer is calculated automatically, and even units are fully supported. PLOTTING (PRO) Intersecting, integrating and finding derivatives should be intuitive and straightforward. Archimedes lets you interact directly with plots and makes it all as easy as dragging your fingers across the screen. EQUATIONS Archimedes is backed by a powerful mathematical engine. Equations are solved automatically and can be shown in both exact and numeric form, and even systems of equations are supported. Developed by Patrick Pijnappel & Niels Andriesse

About

Mathfuns

This app offers a powerful computing engine for solving complex mathematical problems across various educational levels. It provides answers, detailed steps, and interactive graphing for formulas, making math more accessible for students, teachers, and engineers.

Highlights
  • Powerful formula editing
  • Scientific and professional computation modes
  • Step-by-step problem solving
  • Interactive 2D and 3D graphing
  • Function image and property analysis
  • Geometry and analysis tools
  • Support for hardware keyboard
Features
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Mathfuns aims at solving mathematical problems in all stages from primary school, junior high school, senior high school to university. It uses its unique computing engine to provide problem-solving services for teachers, students and engineers.You only need to input the formula to get what you want: answer, drawing, association description and analysis, etc.Mathfuns is committed to the simplification of complex mathematical problems to make mathematics easier. Mathfuns is a new universal super calculator. Mathfuns = Formula editor + Graphing calculator + Super calculator + Step solver + Geometric sketchpad. Function highlights ● Powerful formula editing ability ● Standard, scientific and profession computation modes ● Unique computing engine, supporting a variety of computing types ● Typical mathematical problems, a variety of problem-solving methods and detailed steps ● Interactive plotting (2d, 3d) ● Function image and property analysis ● Geometry and analysis ● Support hardware keyboard Calculation type ●Algebra: Real number, complex number, constant, power, exponent, logarithm, factorial, polynomial, trigonometric function, hyperbolic function, summation, product ●Set: Inclusion, subset, proper subset, intersection, union ●Matrix: Determinant, rank, inverse, transpose, conjugate, decomposition, eigenvalue, eigenvector ●Calculus: Limit, derivative, partial derivative, integral, multiple integral ●Equation: Algebraic equation, inequality equation, trigonometric equation, ordinary differential equation, partial differential equation ●Vector: Dot, cross ●Statistics: Maximum, minimum, average, standard deviation, variance, die, binomial distribution, poisson distribution, uniform distribution, exponential distribution, normal distribution, chi square distribution, t distribution, F distribution ●Plot: Points, polylines, functions, parametric equations, implicit functions, polar equations ●Plane geometry: Point, segment, line, circle, ellipse, triangle, polygon ●Space geometry: Point, line, plane Geometric sketchpad ●Basic operation: Select,pan,delete,clear ●Point,midPoint,split ●Segment,fixed length line,ray,vector,polyline, perpendicular line,perpendicular bisector,parallel line,equal vector,angle bisector,tangent line,polar line ● Polygon,regular polygon ●Circle,circular arc, sector ●Measure: Coordinate,equation,length,distance,angle,slope,perimeter,area,radius,arc Length More types, more surprises, looking forward to your exploration! When confirming the purchase, payment will be charged from your Apple ID account. Unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, the subscription will automatically renew. Your account will receive a renewal fee within 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can go to the account settings on the App Store to manage and unsubscribe after purchasing. The discounts and prices are subject to change without prior notice. Term of service https://mathfuns.com/servagree Privacy Policy https://mathfuns.com/policy Contact us Website: www.mathfuns.com Mailbox: mathfuns@hotmail.com QQ Group: 554100855 Sina Weibo: Mathfuns

Screenshots

Archimedes Calculator4 screens
Mathfuns4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Archimedes Calculator at none against Mathfuns's shown. Archimedes Calculator also leads on ratings volume (68 vs 10). Mathfuns's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and review sentiment (100% vs 80%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Archimedes Calculator sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Mathfuns sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Mathfuns holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Archimedes Calculator has 68 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Archimedes Calculator's written reviews are positive against 100% of Mathfuns's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Archimedes Calculator ships an update every 5 weeks, Mathfuns every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Archimedes Calculator versus Mathfuns: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArchimedes CalculatorMathfuns
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (68 ratings)4.7 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews79.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings68 — better10
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS12.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPatrick PijnappelBeijing Xingxinghai Technology Co., Ltd

Customer experience

Archimedes Calculator

All ratings68 ratings
Positive83.8%
Neutral4.4%
Negative11.8%
Written reviews128 reviews
Positive79.7%
Neutral7.0%
Negative13.3%

Mathfuns

All ratings10 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Archimedes Calculator

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • Buttons become transparent and stop working
  • Keys are grey and only one number can be typed
  • App keeps asking for Apple ID password
  • App crashed or buttons not working on certain iOS versions
  • Input and result displayed on top of each other
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  • Display is incorrect on iPad 3
  • Division by zero allowed
  • Calculation history disappears after restart

Requested features

22 requests
  • Add widgets to the home screen
  • Add Russian language support
  • Add themes/customization options
  • Easier way to copy results with rounding
  • Don't dim previous calculations
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  • Custom variable letters
  • Change 'contradiction' message to 'no solution'
  • Color code variables in results
  • Factorial button
  • Permutations (nPr) and choose (nCr) functions
  • Ability to add custom formulas to library
  • Matrix features
  • Apple Watch app
  • Show steps for calculations
  • Better instructions/tutorial
  • Save own formulas
  • Add basic calculus features (differentiating, integrating)
  • Direct plotting from calculator section
  • Complex number support
  • Fractions and roots in simplest form
  • More advanced functions (e.g., polar coordinates, independent variables in plotting, summation, integer part, differential equation solver)
  • Multilingual version

Mathfuns

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Archimedes Calculator

Subscriptions2
  • Archimedes Pro (Monthly)$2.991 Month
  • Archimedes Pro (Yearly)1 Month trial$17.991 Year
3 purchases

Mathfuns

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly membership$1.997 Days
  • Monthly membership$5.991 Month
  • Year membership3 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Archimedes Calculator free?
Archimedes Calculator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mathfuns free?
Mathfuns is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Archimedes Calculator or Mathfuns?
Mathfuns is rated higher. Archimedes Calculator averages 4.4 out of 5 from 68 ratings, while Mathfuns averages 4.7 from 10 ratings.
Do Archimedes Calculator or Mathfuns have ads?
Mathfuns shows ads; Archimedes Calculator does not.
Which is updated more often, Archimedes Calculator or Mathfuns?
Archimedes Calculator ships an update every 5 weeks, and Mathfuns every 3 weeks. Most recently, Archimedes Calculator was updated on October 1, 2026 and Mathfuns on October 10, 2026.

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