Desmos Graphing Calculator vs TheStudyFlow
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.
TheStudyFlow
Organize your school life with automatic assignment import and AI-powered study tools. Get personalized study plans, explanations, flashcards, and quizzes to understand material better and prioritize tasks effectively. Build study habits and track progress with a built-in timer and streaks.
- Automatic Google Classroom sync
- AI-powered study resources and explanations
- Personalized AI study plan builder
- AI-driven task prioritization
- Study timer and habit streaks
- Flashcard and quiz generation
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You have classes, assignments, deadlines, and a life outside of school. StudyFlow brings all of it together so you always know what needs to be done, when it needs to be done, and how to actually get it done. Connect your Google Classroom account once and every class, every assignment, and every due date appears automatically. No more checking five different places. No more missing something important. Everything you need is right here, organized and ready the moment you open the app. Then the AI goes to work. Open any assignment and StudyFlow helps you actually understand it. Find real study resources tailored to your exact assignment, get confusing topics explained at your grade level, build a personalized study plan, generate flashcards and quizzes from your own material, and chat with AI about anything you do not understand. It is like having a personal tutor available every time you open your phone. StudyFlow also helps you understand what needs to be done first. The AI looks at your real assignments, their due dates, and their priorities and tells you exactly what to focus on right now. No more staring at a list of assignments wondering where to start. StudyFlow tells you. Build your study streak, hit your weekly goal, and watch your habits change. The study timer keeps running even when you close the app. Every session counts toward your streak. Small consistent effort leads to real results. StudyFlow is free to start with no credit card required. StudyFlow Pro removes ads and unlocks unlimited AI tools, continuous Google Classroom sync, and unlimited schedule generation for students who want the full experience. Take control of your time. Your best semester starts now. StudyFlow Pro is available as a monthly subscription at $3.99 per month or an annual subscription at $38.99 per year. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscription in your Apple ID Account Settings. Terms of Use: thestudyflow.com/terms Privacy Policy: thestudyflow.com/privacy-policy KEY FEATURES - Google Classroom sync — import all your classes and assignments automatically - AI study tools — resources, explanations, flashcards, quizzes, and study guides for every assignment - Smart schedule builder — AI creates a personalized study plan around your real due dates - Class chat — connect with classmates in the same course - Study timer and streaks — build daily habits and track your hours - Daily AI recommendations — always know what to study next - Free to start with optional Pro upgrade
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: TheStudyFlow at 5.0 against Desmos Graphing Calculator's 4.3. TheStudyFlow also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). Desmos Graphing Calculator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 1). On price, 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
Both are free to download. TheStudyFlow sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Desmos Graphing Calculator asks for nothing beyond the download.
TheStudyFlow holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Desmos Graphing Calculator has 1.3K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Desmos Graphing Calculator ships an update every 2 months, TheStudyFlow weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Desmos Graphing Calculator | TheStudyFlow |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (1.3K ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 80.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.3K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | #155 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Desmos | Howard Chasser |
Customer experience
Desmos Graphing Calculator
TheStudyFlow
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
TheStudyFlow
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Desmos Graphing Calculator
No in-app purchases
TheStudyFlow
- StudyFlow Pro$3.991 Month
- StudyFlow Pro14 Days trial$38.991 Year
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