Comparison

Desmos Graphing Calculator vs Enigma Simulator

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

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About

Desmos Graphing Calculator

Explore mathematical concepts by graphing any equation, from simple lines to complex series. This powerful tool allows for interactive exploration with sliders, data tables, and animations. It also includes a scientific calculator and supports inequalities and accessibility features.

Highlights
  • Graph any equation (polar, cartesian, parametric)
  • Interactive sliders for function transformations
  • Input and plot data with tables
  • Animate graphs
  • Scientific calculator functionality
  • Plot inequalities
  • Accessibility features
Features
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Explore math with the fast and powerful Desmos Graphing Calculator. Plot any equation, from lines and parabolas to derivatives and Fourier series. Add sliders to demonstrate function transformations, create tables to input and plot data, animate your graphs, and more—all for free. Features: Graphing: Plot polar, cartesian, or parametric graphs. There’s no limit to how many expressions you can graph at one time—and you don’t even need to enter expressions in y= form! Sliders: Adjust values interactively to build intuition, or animate any parameter to visualize its effect on the graph. Tables: Input and plot data, or create an input-output table for any function. Statistics: Find best-fit lines, parabolas, and more. Zooming: Scale the axes independently or at the same time with the pinch of two fingers, or edit the window size manually to get the perfect window. Points of Interest: Touch a curve to show maximums, minimums, and points of intersection. Tap the gray points of interest to see their coordinates. Hold and drag along a curve to see the coordinates change under your finger. Scientific Calculator: Just type in any equation you want to solve and Desmos will show you the answer. It can handle square roots, logs, absolute value, and more. Inequalities: Plot Cartesian and polar inequalities. Accessibility: Read and edit math using a screen reader or a refreshable Braille display, and use audio trace to explore graphs and data through sound. Offline: No internet access required. Visit www.desmos.com to learn more and to see the free browser version of our calculator.

About

Enigma Simulator

This app simulates the Enigma cipher machine, a historical device used for encryption and decryption. It demonstrates how the machine's rotors, plugboard, and indicator lights work to create complex ciphers, making frequency analysis ineffective.

Highlights
  • Enigma machine simulation
  • Rotor and plugboard mechanics
  • Indicator light display
  • Demonstrates complex substitution
  • Educational cryptography tool
Features
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Enigma密码机 在密码学史中,恩尼格玛密码机(德语:Enigma,又译哑谜机,或“谜”式密码机)是一种用于加密与解密文件的密码机。 确切地说,恩尼格玛是一系列相似的转子机械加解密机器的统称,它包括了许多不同的型号,为密码学对称加密算法的流加密。 键盘一共有26个键,键盘排列和广为使用的计算机键盘基本一样,只不过为了使通讯尽量地短和难以破译,空格、数字和标点符号都被取消,而只有字母键。 键盘上方就是显示器,这可不是意义上的屏幕显示器,只不过是标示了同样字母的26个小灯泡,当键盘上的某个键被按下时, 和这个字母被加密后的密文字母所对应的小灯泡就亮了起来,就是这样一种近乎原始的“显示”。 在显示器的上方是三个直径6厘米的转子,它们的主要部分隐藏在面板下,转子才是“恩尼格玛”密码机最核心关键的部分。 如果转子的作用仅仅是把一个字母换成另一个字母,那就是密码学中所说的“简单替换密码”,这就是“恩尼格玛”难以被破译的关键所在,这不是一种简单替换密码。 同一个字母在明文的不同位置时,可以被不同的字母替换,而密文中不同位置的同一个字母,又可以代表明文中的不同字母,字母频率分析法在这里丝毫无用武之地了。 这种加密方式在密码学上被称为“复式替换密码”。 使用“恩尼格玛”通讯时,发信人首先要调节三个转子的方向(而这个转子的初始方向就是密匙,是收发双方必须预先约定好的), 然后依次键入明文,并把显示器上灯泡闪亮的字母依次记下来,最后把记录下的闪亮字母按照顺序用正常的电报方式发送出去。 收信方收到电文后,只要也使用一台“恩尼格玛”,按照原来的约定,把转子的方向调整到和发信方相同的初始方向上,然后依次键入收到的密文, 显示器上自动闪亮的字母就是明文了。加密和解密的过程完全一样,这就是反射器的作用,同时反射器的一个副作用就是一个字母永远也不会被加密成它自己, 因为反射器中一个字母总是被连接到另一个不同的字母。 而除了转子方向和排列位置,“恩尼格玛”还有一道保障安全的关卡,在键盘和第一个转子之间有块连接板。 通过这块连接板可以用一根连线把某个字母和另一个字母连接起来,这样这个字母的信号在进入转子之前就会转变为另一个字母的信号。 这种连线最多可以有六根(后期的“恩尼格玛”甚至达到十根连线),这样就可以使6对字母的信号两两互换,其他没有插上连线的字母则保持不变。 ——当然连接板上的连线状况也是收发双方预先约定好的。 就这样转子的初始方向、转子之间的相互位置以及连接板的连线状况就组成了“恩尼格玛”三道牢不可破的保密防线, 其中连接板是一个简单替换密码系统,而不停转动的转子,虽然数量不多,但却是点睛之笔,使整个系统变成了复式替换系统。 连接板虽然只是简单替换却能使可能性数目大大增加,在转子的复式作用下进一步加强了保密性。

Screenshots

Desmos Graphing Calculator4 screens
Enigma Simulator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Desmos Graphing Calculator at 81% against Enigma Simulator's 0%. Desmos Graphing Calculator also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Enigma Simulator's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price 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. Enigma Simulator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Desmos Graphing Calculator asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Desmos Graphing Calculator holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Desmos Graphing Calculator has 1.3K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Desmos Graphing Calculator's written reviews are positive against 0% of Enigma Simulator's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Desmos Graphing Calculator ships an update every 2 months, Enigma Simulator every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
Desmos Graphing Calculator versus Enigma Simulator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDesmos Graphing CalculatorEnigma Simulator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (1.3K ratings) — better4.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews80.8% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1.3K — better4
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#194 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDesmos涛 殷

Customer experience

Desmos Graphing Calculator

All ratings1,295 ratings
Positive82.5%
Neutral3.9%
Negative13.7%
Written reviews355 reviews
Positive80.8%
Neutral5.6%
Negative13.5%

Enigma Simulator

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Desmos Graphing Calculator

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes when using certain functions
  • Graphs not displaying properly
  • Login issues
  • Compatibility problems with older devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Dark mode
  • Copy and paste functionality
  • Ability to save and load graphs
  • Improved handling of complex numbers and polar equations
  • More customization options

Enigma Simulator

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Desmos Graphing Calculator

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Enigma Simulator

One-time1
  • RMB18-Ad Free$2.99

Questions

Is Desmos Graphing Calculator free?
Desmos Graphing Calculator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Enigma Simulator free?
Enigma Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Desmos Graphing Calculator or Enigma Simulator?
Desmos Graphing Calculator is rated higher. Desmos Graphing Calculator averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Enigma Simulator averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Desmos Graphing Calculator or Enigma Simulator have ads?
Enigma Simulator shows ads; Desmos Graphing Calculator does not.
Which is updated more often, Desmos Graphing Calculator or Enigma Simulator?
Desmos Graphing Calculator ships an update every 2 months, and Enigma Simulator every 6 months. Most recently, Desmos Graphing Calculator was updated on October 25, 2026 and Enigma Simulator on October 23, 2026.

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