iFlickMath vs Math Surface
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iFlickMath
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iFlickMath is a flick keyboard built for typing math fast — right on your phone. ■ FLICK INPUT Flick each key up, down, left, or right to enter powers, roots, fractions, Greek letters and more — no digging through menus. ■ TWO OUTPUT STYLES - TEXT: clean, readable symbols (π, ∫, √) for notes and messaging - STACK: code for online math-assessment systems (%pi, sqrt, int) — ideal for STACK / Maxima-based e-learning and grading ■ MATH FIELD Turn on Formula mode to see your expression typeset as you build it. Move the cursor anywhere in the rendered formula, edit in place, then insert clean STACK code with one tap. ■ CUSTOM KEYBOARDS Design up to five of your own layouts, share them with the community, and download layouts other users have posted. Free, supported by ads.
Math Surface
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Math Surface at none against iFlickMath's 1. iFlickMath's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.2). On price, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. iFlickMath sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Math Surface asks for nothing beyond the download.
iFlickMath ships an update every 6 days, Math Surface weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iFlickMath | Math Surface |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days — better | Weekly |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 26.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ASAHI TAKATSUKA | yuya kanbetsunawa |
In-app purchases
iFlickMath
- カスタム5スロット解放$1.99
Math Surface
No in-app purchases









