Comparison

MathScope vs Math Surface

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

Math Surface

Features
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3D surfaces, 2D curves, the complex plane, probability — all in one app. Type a formula and watch it come alive. Perfect for study, exploration, or just enjoying the beauty of math. Description: MathSurface turns equations into shapes you can hold, spin, and slice. It's a math playground for iPhone and iPad — designed for students, curious minds, and anyone who learns better by seeing. ■ Features • 3D surface plots: visualize z = f(x, y) with smooth rotation and pinch-to-zoom • 2D function plots: explicit y = f(x) or implicit 0 = F(x, y) curves • Complex plane: loci such as |z − α| = r, arithmetic operations, powers, and n-th roots of unity • Probability distributions: binomial and normal, controlled by live sliders • Surface of revolution: spin any 2D curve around the x- or y-axis (rendered with SceneKit) • Cross sections: slice any 3D surface with a plane and see the resulting curve • Compare mode: overlay two functions in the same plot • Preset gallery: paraboloid, monkey saddle, Mexican hat, lemniscate, and many more • Favorites: save your own custom expressions for instant recall ■ Who it's for • High school and university students studying calculus, analysis, or probability • Teachers looking for live visual aids • Anyone curious about how a formula actually looks • People who just enjoy beautiful math A custom Liquid Glass–style formula keyboard makes entering sin, cos, √, π, and friends quick and natural. The dark neon UI keeps the math front and center.

Screenshots

MathScope4 screens
Math Surface4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: MathScope at none against Math Surface's shown. MathScope also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.2). Math Surface's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, 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, Math Surface weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
MathScope versus Math Surface: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMathScopeMath Surface
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer光浩 李yuya kanbetsunawa

In-app purchases

None

MathScope

No in-app purchases

None

Math Surface

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MathScope free?
MathScope is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Math Surface free?
Math Surface is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MathScope or Math Surface have ads?
Math Surface shows ads; MathScope does not.
Which is updated more often, MathScope or Math Surface?
MathScope ships an update every 2 months, and Math Surface weekly. Most recently, MathScope was updated on October 25, 2026 and Math Surface on October 24, 2026.

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