Comparison

Maffs vs Math Surface

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

Head to head
About

Maffs

Features
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Master calculus β€” one problem at a time. Maffs generates unlimited practice problems across three core calculus courses. Whether you're prepping for AP Calculus, acing your college final, or brushing up on fundamentals, Maffs gives you the focused repetition you need to build real problem-solving confidence. THREE COURSES, UNLIMITED PROBLEMS β–Έ Limits Direct substitution, factoring, rationalization, trigonometric limits, limits at infinity, L'HΓ΄pital's rule, and the squeeze theorem. β–Έ Derivative Calculus Power rule, product rule, quotient rule, chain rule, trig derivatives, exponential & logarithmic differentiation, implicit differentiation, and inverse trig. β–Έ Integral Calculus Power rule, basic integrals, u-substitution, trig integrals, exponential & logarithmic integration, integration by parts, partial fractions, and trig identities. WHY STUDENTS LOVE MAFFS β€’ Unlimited randomly generated problems β€” never run out of practice β€’ Built-in LaTeX input with live preview β€” type math naturally β€’ Step-by-step work tracking β€” show your work as you solve β€’ Instant feedback β€” know immediately if you're right or wrong β€’ Detailed solutions β€” learn from every mistake β€’ Helpful hints β€” get unstuck without giving up β€’ Streak tracking β€” build a daily practice habit β€’ 28-day performance chart β€” see your progress over time β€’ Beautiful dark mode β€” study comfortably day or night β€’ No account required β€” start practicing instantly HOW IT WORKS 1. Choose a course: Limits, Derivatives, or Integrals 2. Solve the randomly generated problem 3. Use the LaTeX input with quick symbol buttons 4. Add work steps to show your reasoning 5. Submit your answer and get instant feedback 6. Review the full solution and learn from it 7. Keep your streak alive by practicing daily Built for students who believe the best way to learn calculus is to practice calculus. No videos. No lectures. Just problems. Download Maffs and start your streak today.

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Math Surface

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

Screenshots

Maffs4 screens
Math Surface4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Maffs at none against Math Surface's shown. Maffs also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.2). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

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

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Maffs versus Math Surface: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMaffsMath Surface
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Weekly
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 β€” better26.2
Further details β€” not scored
Size29 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperProspre Nutrition Inc.yuya kanbetsunawa

In-app purchases

None

Maffs

No in-app purchases

None

Math Surface

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Maffs free?
Maffs 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 Maffs or Math Surface have ads?
Math Surface shows ads; Maffs does not.

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