Calculator vs Formula Canvas
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Calculator
This app transforms complex mathematical formulas into interactive computational graphs, allowing users to visualize and understand the logic behind calculations. It offers both scientific and boolean logic modes, with real-time editing capabilities for "what-if" analysis.
- Visualize math as node-based graphs
- Interactive graph editing
- Scientific calculator mode
- Boolean logic solver
- Save and load expressions
- Customizable themes
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Unleash the power of visual computation with Calculator - Visual Math, the revolutionary tool that shows you how your expressions are solved. Go beyond just getting an answer—understand the logic behind it. Perfect for students, engineers, developers, and anyone curious about mathematics, our app transforms complex formulas into beautiful, interactive computational graphs. Key Features: VISUALIZE YOUR MATH: Stop guessing! Enter any formula and instantly see it as a clear node-based graph. Understand the structure and flow of your calculations for algebra, calculus, and more. INTERACTIVE GRAPH EDITING: Don't just look—interact! Tap directly on any variable node in the graph to edit its value on the fly. The entire graph and the final result update in real-time, making it perfect for "what-if" analysis. DUAL-MODE POWER: Arithmetic Mode: A full-featured scientific calculator with functions like sin, cos, log, powers (^), and roots. Boolean Mode: A complete logic solver for evaluating complex expressions with AND, OR, NOT, XOR, and other logical operators. An essential tool for computer science. CLEAN & FOCUSED: A modern, intuitive interface designed for productivity. Switch between light, dark, and other themes to fit your style. SAVE & LOAD EXPRESSIONS: Build a library of your most-used formulas and expressions. Save your work and load it back anytime from your history. Whether you're a student trying to ace an exam, an engineer modeling a system, or a developer debugging an algorithm, Calculator - Visual Math is the tool you've been missing. Download now and start seeing math in a new way!
Formula Canvas
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Formula Canvas is a native math workspace for writing formulas, building study notes, and preparing clean LaTeX without fighting plain text syntax. Create expressions visually with a structured math keyboard. Add fractions, radicals, superscripts, subscripts, sums, products, integrals, scalable brackets, matrices, equation systems, accents, Greek letters, arrows, relations, set symbols, and common functions. Tap to place the cursor, move through formula structures with direction controls, and undo or redo edits as you work. The live LaTeX preview keeps your source visible while you edit. Copy LaTeX instantly, or unlock advanced export and sharing with Formula Canvas Pro. Formula Canvas also includes a document workspace for longer notes. Combine text blocks, formula blocks, and handwriting blocks in the same document, then keep everything organized in a local document list. Use the drawing canvas for quick geometry sketches, annotations, diagrams, and handwritten ideas. Apple Pencil is supported through PencilKit, and built-in shape stamps help you insert lines, arrows, rectangles, and ellipses quickly. Built fully native with Swift and Core Graphics, Formula Canvas is designed for responsive formula editing on iPhone and iPad. Key features: - Visual WYSIWYG math formula editing - Structured keyboard for symbols, functions, calculus, matrices, and formulas - Fractions, roots, scripts, limits, integrals, matrices, delimiters, and accents - Tap-based cursor placement and structural navigation controls - Live LaTeX preview with copy support - Multi-block documents with text, formulas, and handwriting - PencilKit drawing with Apple Pencil support - Shape stamps for lines, arrows, rectangles, and ellipses - Local document storage on your device - Optional one-time Pro upgrade, no subscription Formula Canvas Pro unlocks unlimited formula documents, advanced LaTeX export and sharing, and handwriting and drawing tools.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Formula Canvas at none against Calculator's shown. Calculator's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price and in-app purchases 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. Calculator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Formula Canvas sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Calculator | Formula Canvas |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Daily | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 140 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Vladislav Alikov | 杏娣 吴 |
In-app purchases
Calculator
- Support the App and remove Ads$1.99
Formula Canvas
- Formula Canvas Pro$4.99
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