Comparison

Pi vs SectionLab

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

Head to head
About

Pi

Features
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Discover Ļ€ like never before. Pi — Infinite Digits lets you calculate any decimal of the mathematical constant Ļ€ with absolute precision. Whether you're a student, a mathematician, or simply curious, this app gives you access to the infinite digits of Ļ€ directly on your iPhone. Two powerful modes: First N digits — Display the first N decimal digits of Ļ€, from 1 to 50,000 locally, and beyond via the internet. Nth digit — Find exactly which digit appears at any position in Ļ€. What is the 1,000,000th decimal? Find out in milliseconds. Unmatched precision: Pi uses the Chudnovsky algorithm, one of the fastest known methods for computing Ļ€, combined with arbitrary-precision arithmetic (BigInt). Every digit is mathematically exact — no floating point approximation, ever. For large numbers: Beyond 50,000 digits, Pi seamlessly connects to Google's pi.delivery API, giving you access to over 100 trillion decimal digits of Ļ€. The largest calculation ever made, right in your pocket. Features: Arbitrary precision up to 50,000 digits — fully offline Unlimited digits via internet (Google pi.delivery) Real-time progress bar with elapsed time Calculation history (last 5 results) Copy result to clipboard Export and share your results Clean, intuitive interface No ads, no subscriptions, no data collection Did you know? Ļ€ (pi) is an irrational number — its decimals never repeat and never end. Mathematicians have computed over 100 trillion digits. Now you can explore them too.

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

Pi3 screens
SectionLab4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Pi at none against SectionLab's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
Pi versus SectionLab: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPiSectionLab
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 days—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOlivier Mallet大臻 黄

In-app purchases

None

Pi

No in-app purchases

None

SectionLab

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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