Comparison

MathScope vs The Artifact Restorer

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

Head to head
About

MathScope

Features
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MathScope turns equations into graphs you can see and play with. Type a formula and its graph appears instantly; drag a slider and watch it change. From a textbook parabola to a Klein bottle, it all renders smoothly at your fingertips. Free to download: graph y = f(x) and implicit curves, plot 3D surfaces z = f(x, y), animate parameters with sliders, mark zeros and extrema, and explore part of the gallery at no cost. Upgrade to MathScope Pro when you want the full toolkit. 2D GRAPHING • One smart input box: y = x², x² + y² = 9, r = 2sin(3θ) and (cos 3t, sin 2t) are recognized automatically as explicit, implicit, polar or parametric • Overlay several functions, each with its own color and one-tap show/hide • Parameter sliders: write a, b or k in a formula and a slider appears; tap ▶ to animate it • Analysis tools: mark zeros, extrema and intersections; long-press a curve to trace coordinates and the tangent line; show the symbolic derivative f′(x); shade a definite integral with draggable bounds • A keyboard designed for math, so input is fast and accurate 3D SPACE • Surfaces z = f(x, y), implicit surfaces F(x, y, z) = 0, parametric surfaces and space curves • C++-accelerated Marching Cubes engine generates complex implicit surfaces in seconds • Cinematic rendering: physically based materials, environment reflections, bloom, 7 color maps, wireframe mesh and auto-rotate CURATED GALLERY 50+ classic and surprising shapes: cardioid, rose curves, butterfly curve, spirograph, Fourier square wave, Taylor expansions, Mexican hat, Möbius strip, Klein bottle, trefoil knot and more. Tap one to open, edit and animate it. FAVORITES & EXPORT Save the graphs you like, with history kept automatically, and export images to share with friends. MATHSCOPE PRO Unlocks parametric and polar curves, the full 3D space, intersections / derivative / integral tools, the entire gallery, all color maps and ultra-high-resolution meshes, 4K export without watermark, and unlimited functions and favorites. • Yearly (includes a 3-day free trial) and Monthly: auto-renewing subscriptions. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account. A subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. • Lifetime: a one-time purchase, yours to keep. Privacy Policy: https://vaca.vip/mathscope/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

The Artifact Restorer

This app allows users to rebuild artifacts using mathematical curves and 3D geometry. Users can create 2D curves, match segments step-by-step, and revolve their creations into 3D forms. The app offers guided missions and a free creation mode, with AR placement for viewing.

Highlights
  • Create and adjust 2D curves
  • Restore artifacts step-by-step
  • Revolve into 3D pottery shapes
  • Place creations in AR
  • Level Mode for guided missions
  • Free Create mode for open design
Features
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The Artifact Restorer A math playground where you rebuild artifacts using curves, parameters, and 3D geometry. How it works Create a 2D curve and adjust parameters Restore the artifact by matching each segment step-by-step Revolve it into a 3D form to create pottery-like shapes Place your creation in AR and view it from every angle Modes Level Mode: Guided restoration missions with target shapes Free Create: An open studio for your own designs Designed for iPad Optimized for touch interaction and immersive exploration. Supports Dark Mode and Light Mode for comfortable viewing. If you enjoy math, design, and building things with your hands, you’ll feel right at home here.

Screenshots

MathScope4 screens
The Artifact Restorer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: The Artifact Restorer at every 2 weeks against MathScope's every 2 months. On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MathScope ships an update every 2 months, The Artifact Restorer every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
MathScope versus The Artifact Restorer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMathScopeThe Artifact Restorer
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.1
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer光浩 李Tianze Guan

In-app purchases

None

MathScope

No in-app purchases

None

The Artifact Restorer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MathScope free?
MathScope is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Artifact Restorer free?
The Artifact Restorer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MathScope or The Artifact Restorer have ads?
Neither MathScope nor The Artifact Restorer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MathScope or The Artifact Restorer?
MathScope ships an update every 2 months, and The Artifact Restorer every 2 weeks. Most recently, MathScope was updated on October 25, 2026 and The Artifact Restorer on October 22, 2026.

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