Innovation Loop vs Touch Trigonometry
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Innovation Loop
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Innovation Loop is your digital guide to the Autodesk Technology Engagement Center (ATEC) at California State University, Northridge. Designed for students, educators, and visitors, the app transforms a tour of ATEC into an immersive journey of learning and creativity. By scanning QR codes placed throughout the building, you can unlock engaging stories, explore high-tech labs, and discover how ATEC is shaping the future of innovation. Each scan reveals career pathways, inspirational stories, and activities that connect technology, design, and creativity. The app lets you scan and unlock exclusive content, discover specialized labs and collaboration spaces, and access stories of inspiration, career opportunities, and student success pathways. You can also connect to resources from the Global HSI Equity Innovation Hub and CSUN innovation programs. Whether you are a student curious about STEAM careers, a visitor exploring the future of innovation, or someone simply inspired by innovation, Innovation Loop will guide you on your journey. Activate. Innovate. Inspire.
Touch Trigonometry
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Finally understand trigonometry. Touch Trigonometry is the most intuitive way to learn the trigonometric functions. Instead of memorizing formulas, you'll see how sin, cos, tan, and the rest actually work—by touching and exploring a live unit circle and graph. Drag your finger around the circle and watch trig functions respond in real time. You'll be amazed at how quickly the "true meaning" of trigonometry becomes clear. Watch the graph on the right trace their values. In seconds, concepts that confused you for years will suddenly click. This app is great for students struggling with trigonometry or anyone looking for a refresher. HOW IT WORKS On the left: an interactive unit circle. Touch anywhere and drag to change the angle θ (theta). A triangle forms showing the relationships between the angle and the trig values. On the right: live graphs of all six trig functions. As you move the angle, dots trace along each curve showing the current value. Touch the graph side to control the angle from there too. It's bidirectional, immediate, and intuitive. No tutorial needed—just touch and explore. Users have told us that they never understood *why* the trig functions existed—until they used this app. From students to the math curious, Touch Trigonometry offers a truly intuitive way to understand one of the trickiest parts of geometry—at your fingertips! FEATURES • Interactive unit circle with touch control • All 6 trig functions: sin, cos, tan, sec, csc, cot • Live function graphs with real-time value tracking • Bidirectional control (circle or graph) • Right triangle overlay showing opposite/adjacent/hypotenuse • Reference angle markers (30°, 45°, 60°, 90°, etc.) • Switch between degrees and radians • Snap-to-reference-angles mode • Pinch to zoom the graph • Colorblind-friendly color palette • Clean dark theme, no distractions • No ads, no account required WHO IT'S FOR • High school & college students learning trig • Teachers demonstrating concepts in class • Engineers & scientists refreshing fundamentals • Anyone who was told to "just memorize SOHCAHTOA" • Visual learners who need to see it to get it FREE FEATURES • Full unit circle interaction • Sine visualization • Triangle overlay • Degree/radian switching • All UI customization options UNLOCK EVERYTHING (One-Time Purchase) • One-time purchase for lifetime access to all paid features • Cosine, tangent, secant, cosecant, cotangent • All future paid features
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Innovation Loop at none against Touch Trigonometry's 1. Touch Trigonometry's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.2). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. Touch Trigonometry sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Innovation Loop asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Innovation Loop | Touch Trigonometry |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 88 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | California State University, Northridge | Aisatsu LLC |
In-app purchases
Innovation Loop
No in-app purchases
Touch Trigonometry
- Touch Trigonometry$4.99
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