Comparison

Maths Formulas vs Photronium

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

Head to head
About

Maths Formulas

Access a comprehensive collection of basic and advanced mathematical formulas across numerous subjects. This app includes tools for calculations, unit conversions, and the ability to save favorites. It supports a wide range of languages and is available on smartphones and tablets.

Highlights
  • Extensive formula library
  • Geometry and algebra tools
  • Unit conversion calculator
  • Favorite formulas folder
  • Multi-language support
  • Search functionality
Features
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Available in many languages, "Maths Formulas" is a perfect app on App Store that provides all basic and advanced formulas in mathematics. It's very convenient for all students in high school or university and engineers to look for any easy or complicated formulas. It includes: - Geometry - Algebra - Trigonometry - Equations - Analytic Geometry - Differentiation - Integration - Units Conversion - Matrix - Probability and Statistics This app also has a number of tools to calculate the geometry shapes or find the roots of equations. Users can also share any formulas to friends by many ways: email, print, or Facebook. Not only for smartphones, this app is also suitable for tablets with compatible interfaces. New features of the app: - Multiple languages supported: English, French, Vietnamese, Chinese, Spanish, Japanese, German, Korean, Russian, Portuguese, Italian, Greek, Thai, Indonesian, Arabic, Hindi, Bengali, Malay, Turkish, Dutch, Polish, Romanian, Persian, Ukrainian, Azerbaijani, Hungarian, Swedish, Serbian, Khmer, Hebrew, Bulgarian, Czech, Kazakh, Uyghur and Uzbekistan (36 languages totally). Users can download other languages by setting in the language button. More languages to come soon. - Favorite folder: users can save frequently used formulas into this folder. - Search function: in each category, type on Search bar to quickly get a formula. - Add new category "Units Conversion": conversion of all common units. - Add new category "Transforms": formulas relating to Fourier and Laplace transforms (Full version only) - Add new formulas: 400+ formulas exclusive for Full version only. - Tools to convert units. - Tools to convert measurement units, including: Weight, Length, Area, Volume, Speed, Time, Temperature, Density, Force, Power, Pressure, Angle, Computer Data, and Fuel Consumption. - Add your own notes and formulas in "Favorite". - Add your own customised tools in "Tools" section (unlimited number of formulas and variables for Full version). A must-have app for your smartphones and tablets.

About

Photronium

Access over 360 physics equations with clear explanations and powerful search tools. Test your knowledge with custom quizzes and learn offline anywhere, anytime. This educational reference is designed for learners of all levels.

Highlights
  • 360+ physics equations
  • Offline access
  • Intelligent Search
  • Symbol Search
  • Customizable quizzes
  • Bookmarking
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With over 360 physics equations explained in a clear, easy-to-understand way and a flexible search system, Photronium can be an immensely helpful tool for learners of any level. PHYSICS AT YOUR FINGERTIPS Look up any physics equation, with topics including: • Motion in One Dimension • Projectile Motion • Laws of Motion • Uniform Circular Motion • Work and Energy • Linear Momentum and Collisions • Rotation of Rigid Bodies • Universal Gravitation • Fluid Mechanics • Oscillatory Motion • Wave Motion • Sound Waves • Thermodynamics • Electromagnetism • Light and Optics • Relativity • Quantum Physics All available offline, so you can learn anywhere, anytime. MEMORY QUIZ Test your knowledge by taking quizzes! Bookmark any section that interests you, and Photronium will automatically create quizzes based on those bookmarks. INTELLIGENT SEARCH & SYMBOL SEARCH Just type anything. Intelligent Search can work with the most ambiguous descriptions, like “atom”, “lens”, “radiation”, “Newton”, and “phase angle”. And when you need to find a physics formula without any description, Symbol Search provides a discovery experience you’ve never seen before. FREE & NO ADS Photronium comes with over 360 physics equations, Intelligent Search, Symbol Search, Widgets, Bookmarks, Suggested Websites, and Dark Mode all available for free and ad-free. With Extras, you can purchase more features and support the app’s development. Have questions or feedback? From the app, open Extras and send a report.

Screenshots

Maths Formulas4 screens
Photronium4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Photronium at Free against Maths Formulas's $1.99. Photronium also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.5) and review sentiment (100% vs 71%). Maths Formulas's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads, 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

Photronium is free to download; Maths Formulas costs $1.99 up front. Photronium sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Maths Formulas asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Photronium holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Photronium has 10 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Maths Formulas's written reviews are positive against 100% of Photronium's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Maths Formulas ships an update every 2 months, Photronium monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Maths Formulas versus Photronium: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMaths FormulasPhotronium
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating2.5 (2 ratings)5.0 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews70.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings210 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNSC CO. PTY LTDHao Nguyen

Customer experience

Maths Formulas

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive70.8%
Neutral4.2%
Negative25.0%

Photronium

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Maths Formulas

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Photronium

One-time1
  • Multicolored Bookmarks$0.99

Questions

Is Maths Formulas free?
Maths Formulas costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Photronium free?
Photronium is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Maths Formulas or Photronium?
Photronium is rated higher. Maths Formulas averages 2.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Photronium averages 5.0 from 10 ratings.
Do Maths Formulas or Photronium have ads?
Neither Maths Formulas nor Photronium shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Maths Formulas or Photronium?
Maths Formulas ships an update every 2 months, and Photronium monthly. Most recently, Maths Formulas was updated on October 20, 2026 and Photronium on October 23, 2026.

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