Comparison

DICTA Learning vs Calculus Formulas

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

Head to head
About

DICTA Learning

Master Latin and ancient Greek vocabulary with interactive flashcards, writing exercises, and drawing activities. Access a comprehensive lexicon with audio pronunciations. Receive daily vocabulary reminders via notifications and widgets.

Highlights
  • Digital flashcards
  • Write Mode for self-assessment
  • Draw Mode for muscle memory
  • Lexicon of terms
  • Audio recordings of terms
  • Daily term notifications
  • iPhone widget for daily term
Features
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DICTA assists with the learning of Latin and ancient Greek vocabulary by unique study features; these features include pre-made, digital flashcards, "Write Mode" for self-assessment, and "Draw Mode" for muscle-memory development. DICTA also provides a lexis of relevant terms in each language, audio recordings of Latin terms, and an optional daily notification and iphone widget displaying a "Daily Term," among other features.

About

Calculus Formulas

Features
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CalcRef is the complete calculus reference and study tool built for students. Whether you are preparing for AP Calculus, college exams, or reviewing core concepts, CalcRef puts every formula, table, and practice tool you need in one offline app. FORMULAS Browse over 100 calculus formulas across 8 topics: Limits and Continuity, Derivatives, Applications of Derivatives, Integrals, Techniques of Integration, Applications of Integrals, Sequences and Series, and Parametric, Polar, and Vectors. Every formula includes LaTeX-rendered notation, a plain-language description, conditions for use, and variable definitions. Computational formulas include a built-in calculator with step-by-step solutions. REFERENCE TABLES Six tables provide instant access to the essentials: - Derivative Rules (power, trig, exponential, logarithmic, inverse trig) - Integral Formulas (standard antiderivatives with conditions) - Trigonometric Identities (Pythagorean, double angle, half angle, sum/difference) - Convergence Tests (ratio, root, integral, comparison, alternating series) - Maclaurin Series (common expansions with convergence intervals) - Unit Circle (sin, cos, tan at standard angles in degrees and radians) PRACTICE Test your knowledge with flashcard-style quizzes. Each round presents 10 cards from a chosen topic or a mix of all topics. Flip to reveal each formula, mark it correct or missed, and review your score. Track your progress over time with per-topic stats and quiz history. TOOLS A unit converter covering 16 categories (length, area, volume, mass, force, pressure, temperature, energy, power, velocity, acceleration, density, viscosity, torque, flow rate, and angle) is accessible from any screen. A database of mathematical constants provides precise values for pi, e, the golden ratio, and more. BUILT FOR STUDYING Bookmark formulas to Favorites for quick access. Search finds any formula or constant as you type. Calculation history logs every result. Create and save your own custom formulas. Choose dark or light theme, set decimal precision, and toggle scientific notation. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

DICTA Learning4 screens
Calculus Formulas4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DICTA Learning at none against Calculus Formulas's 3. Calculus Formulas'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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Calculus Formulas sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. DICTA Learning asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
DICTA Learning versus Calculus Formulas: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDICTA LearningCalculus Formulas
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.215.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size95 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDICTA LANGUAGES LEARNING DEVELOPMENT PLATFORM COMPANY INC.Mobin Akhter

In-app purchases

None

DICTA Learning

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Calculus Formulas

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Premium$4.997 Days
  • CalcRef Yearly Premium$44.991 Year
One-time1
  • CalcRef Premium Lifetime$74.99

Questions

Is DICTA Learning free?
DICTA Learning is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Calculus Formulas free?
Calculus Formulas is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DICTA Learning or Calculus Formulas have ads?
Neither DICTA Learning nor Calculus Formulas shows ads.

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