Desmos Graphing Calculator vs ArithmeType
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
ArithmeType
This app provides a specialized keyboard for easily typing mathematical expressions. It simplifies access to symbols from arithmetic to calculus, with features for early learners and accessibility support. It works across various websites and apps.
- Simplified math typing
- Easy symbol access
- Works with any app
- Accessibility support (VoiceOver, Switch Access, Eye Gaze)
- Removable section covers for learners
- Covers arithmetic through calculus
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Simplified math typing with no complicated searching for characters. Popups keep users oriented on the home screen, thereby avoiding confusing screen changes. Symbols covers arithmetic through calculus. Compatible with any website or app that allows screen changes. The keyboard is accessible with VoiceOver, Switch Access, and Eye Gaze. Early learners can benefit from removable section covers, keeping attention on relevant math symbols.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Desmos Graphing Calculator at Free against ArithmeType's $9.99. Desmos Graphing Calculator also leads on rating (4.3 vs 3.5) and review sentiment (81% vs 40%). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases 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
Desmos Graphing Calculator is free to download; ArithmeType costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Desmos Graphing Calculator holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.5. 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 40% of ArithmeType's.
Desmos Graphing Calculator ships an update every 2 months, ArithmeType every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Desmos Graphing Calculator | ArithmeType |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $9.99 |
| Rating | 4.3 (1.3K ratings) — better | 3.5 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 80.8% of reviews — better | 40.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1.3K — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #127 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Desmos | ArithmeType LLC |
Customer experience
Desmos Graphing Calculator
ArithmeType
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
ArithmeType
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Desmos Graphing Calculator
No in-app purchases
ArithmeType
No in-app purchases
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