Comparison

Beautiful Math vs SectionLab

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

Head to head
About

Beautiful Math

Features
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Are you ready to see math differently? Most people think math is about memorizing formulas. It isn't. Math is about recognizing patterns. Beautiful Math helps you discover those patterns through visual challenges, guided hints, detailed feedback, and smart practice. Instead of showing you pages of theory, it lets you learn by doing. Explore logarithms, geometry, functions, trigonometry, equations, and more. Solve challenges. Learn from mistakes. Track your progress. Build real confidence. Math that finally makes sense.

About

SectionLab

Features
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SectionLab transforms abstract geometry into a hands-on, visual experience. Perfect for students, teachers, and anyone curious about how 2D relates to 3D. BUILD mode — See 2D become 3D Watch flat shapes transform into solid objects through three different mechanisms: • Rotate: Spin a rectangle into a cylinder, a triangle into a cone, or a semicircle into a sphere • Translate: Extrude a circle upward to form a cylinder, or a square into a cube • Roll: Curl a flat plane into a cylindrical surface Drag the progress slider to control how far the transformation goes, or hit Auto Play for a seamless demonstration. CUT mode — Slice 3D shapes to see inside Choose from five geometric solids (cube, cuboid, cylinder, cone, triangular prism) and cut them with an adjustable slicing plane: • Move the cutting plane up/down and tilt it in any direction • Pull the two halves apart to examine the cross-section in detail • Toggle visibility of each half to focus on either side • Use the Cross-Section Dictionary for instant access to classic cuts (circle, ellipse, triangle, hexagon, and more) Why SectionLab? • Fully interactive 3D — pan, rotate, and zoom with touch gestures • No internet required — all 3D rendering runs locally • Multi-language support: English, äø­ę–‡, ę—„ęœ¬čŖž, ķ•œźµ­ģ–“ • iPad-optimized with large touch targets • Clean, distraction-free interface designed for focused learning Perfect for: - Middle school and high school geometry students - Teachers looking for classroom demonstration tools - Self-learners exploring spatial reasoning - Anyone curious about the math behind 3D shapes

Screenshots

Beautiful Math4 screens
SectionLab4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SectionLab at none against Beautiful Math's 1. SectionLab also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). Beautiful Math's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. Beautiful Math sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SectionLab asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
Beautiful Math versus SectionLab: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeautiful MathSectionLab
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTomasz Rygula大臻 黄

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Beautiful Math

One-time1
  • Beautiful Math Exam Premium$14.99
None

SectionLab

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Beautiful Math free?
Beautiful Math is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SectionLab free?
SectionLab is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Beautiful Math or SectionLab have ads?
SectionLab shows ads; Beautiful Math does not.

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