Comparison

Derivon vs Compendium Lab

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

Head to head
About

Derivon

Master calculus concepts like derivatives and integrals through daily, intuitive practice. Earn rewards, collect planets, and build streaks as you progress through challenges. Designed for quick, effective learning sessions.

Highlights
  • Daily calculus problem practice
  • Earn Star Sand rewards
  • Collect planets in Gallery
  • Build and maintain daily streaks
  • Rank-Up Challenges
  • Shooting mode for breaks
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Master calculus through daily practice. Solve derivatives and integrals by intuition — no overthinking, just repetition. • Swipe through problems and build your skills • Earn Star Sand with every correct answer • Spin the Gacha to collect planets in your Gallery • Build a daily streak — never break the chain • Take Rank-Up Challenges as you progress • Play Shooting mode for a quick break • Track your streak, level up, and earn rewards Whether you're preparing for AP Calculus, university exams, or just sharpening your math skills, Derivon makes practice feel like a space adventure. 3 minutes a day. That's all it takes. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Compendium Lab

Features
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Study mathematics, computer science, and artificial intelligence in one offline-first app. Read 94 lessons across 18 chapters in Korean, English, Japanese, or Chinese, with equations and diagrams preserved in every edition. Save progress and bookmarks, and edit Python examples. Compatible examples execute entirely on your device. Study sessions turn reading into practice through cumulative review, closed-book recall, and hands-on implementation. WHAT YOU GET - 18 chapters, 94 lessons: linear algebra, calculus, probability, statistics, algorithms, data structures, computer vision, graph neural networks, and applied AI - Four language editions of every lesson, switchable from the reader toolbar - An on-device Python lab: edit any code block, run the compatible subset with no server round trip - Cumulative review and closed-book recall sessions built from each lesson - Progress, bookmarks, and lab drafts stored on device and synced through your own private iCloud PRICING Chapters 1 and 2 are free to read in full. A single one-time purchase unlocks all 18 chapters and the complete Python lab. No subscription, no ads, no account. PRIVACY No analytics, no advertising, no tracking. Lessons and the Python runtime are bundled in the app and work with no network connection. Support and privacy policy: https://blue-code.github.io/legal/compendium-lab/support.html

Screenshots

Derivon4 screens
Compendium Lab4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Compendium Lab at none against Derivon's shown. Compendium Lab also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). Derivon's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 4 weeks). 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. Derivon sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Compendium Lab sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Derivon ships an update every 5 days, Compendium Lab every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Derivon versus Compendium Lab: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDerivonCompendium Lab
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size206 MB106 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperABT合同会社Byoungho Kim

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Derivon

Subscriptions2
  • Derivon Super (Monthly)7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Derivon Super (Yearly)7 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time3
  • 5 Star Fragments$0.99
  • 12 Star Fragments$1.99
  • 32 Star Fragments$3.99
1 purchases

Compendium Lab

One-time1
  • Compendium Lab Pro$5.99

Questions

Is Derivon free?
Derivon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Compendium Lab free?
Compendium Lab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Derivon or Compendium Lab have ads?
Derivon shows ads; Compendium Lab does not.
Which is updated more often, Derivon or Compendium Lab?
Derivon ships an update every 5 days, and Compendium Lab every 4 weeks. Most recently, Derivon was updated on October 28, 2026 and Compendium Lab on October 25, 2026.

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