Calculus Formulas vs MCAT Prep 2026
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Calculus Formulas
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CalcRef is the complete calculus reference and study tool built for students. Whether you are preparing for AP Calculus, college exams, or reviewing core concepts, CalcRef puts every formula, table, and practice tool you need in one offline app. FORMULAS Browse over 100 calculus formulas across 8 topics: Limits and Continuity, Derivatives, Applications of Derivatives, Integrals, Techniques of Integration, Applications of Integrals, Sequences and Series, and Parametric, Polar, and Vectors. Every formula includes LaTeX-rendered notation, a plain-language description, conditions for use, and variable definitions. Computational formulas include a built-in calculator with step-by-step solutions. REFERENCE TABLES Six tables provide instant access to the essentials: - Derivative Rules (power, trig, exponential, logarithmic, inverse trig) - Integral Formulas (standard antiderivatives with conditions) - Trigonometric Identities (Pythagorean, double angle, half angle, sum/difference) - Convergence Tests (ratio, root, integral, comparison, alternating series) - Maclaurin Series (common expansions with convergence intervals) - Unit Circle (sin, cos, tan at standard angles in degrees and radians) PRACTICE Test your knowledge with flashcard-style quizzes. Each round presents 10 cards from a chosen topic or a mix of all topics. Flip to reveal each formula, mark it correct or missed, and review your score. Track your progress over time with per-topic stats and quiz history. TOOLS A unit converter covering 16 categories (length, area, volume, mass, force, pressure, temperature, energy, power, velocity, acceleration, density, viscosity, torque, flow rate, and angle) is accessible from any screen. A database of mathematical constants provides precise values for pi, e, the golden ratio, and more. BUILT FOR STUDYING Bookmark formulas to Favorites for quick access. Search finds any formula or constant as you type. Calculation history logs every result. Create and save your own custom formulas. Choose dark or light theme, set decimal precision, and toggle scientific notation. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
MCAT Prep 2026
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MCAT Prep 2026: Full Test is a complete offline MCAT question bank and practice test app for pre-med students, with 2,008 original questions and 142 original passages written for this app across all four sections. PAID APP - PURCHASE REQUIRED This app has no free tier and no free trial. A subscription or a one-time Lifetime purchase is required to access the question bank and every study feature. Details and prices are shown below and inside the app before you buy. FULL LENGTH PRACTICE TEST Sit a complete 230-question mock exam across all four sections at the real timings: Chemical and Physical Foundations (59 questions, 95 minutes), Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills (53 questions, 90 minutes), Biological and Biochemical Foundations (59 questions, 95 minutes) and Psychological, Social and Biological Foundations (59 questions, 95 minutes). Finish and get an estimated 472-528 scaled score with a per-section 118-132 breakdown. PASSAGE-BASED PRACTICE, LIKE THE REAL EXAM Practice on original science passages built around experiments, figures and data, plus original humanities and social science CARS passages. On iPad the passage sits beside the question, as on test day. EVERY WAY YOU WANT TO STUDY - Timed section practice at real test length - Passage mode with immediate worked explanations - Practice by AAMC content category - all 34 categories, one at a time - Quick practice: 10 mixed questions in a spare moment - Weak-area drills built from your own results - Review incorrect answers and bookmarked questions BIOCHEM, ORGO, PHYSICS, PSYCH AND SOC FLASHCARDS 135 spaced-repetition flashcards covering all 20 amino acids, physics and chemistry formulas, biochemistry essentials and psych/soc terms, scheduled so cards you keep missing return sooner. TRACK YOUR SCORE, NOT JUST YOUR HOURS A progress dashboard with a projected 472-528 total, per-section mastery, a full-length score trend, weak content categories, a test-day countdown and a daily streak. Set a target score, a test date and a daily goal in onboarding, and take an 8-question diagnostic to find your starting line. BUILT FOR HOW YOU ACTUALLY STUDY - 100% offline: every question, passage and explanation is bundled in the app - No account and no sign-in - No ads, no analytics SDKs, no third-party trackers, nothing collected - Full VoiceOver, Dynamic Type, light and dark mode support - Designed for both iPhone and iPad ORIGINAL CONTENT Every question, passage, answer key and explanation was written originally for this app. Nothing is reproduced from official practice material or any other preparation product. References consulted while checking the science are listed inside the app. PRICING - Monthly Full Access: $14.99 per month, auto-renewing - Annual Full Access: $49.99 per year (about $4.17 per month), auto-renewing - Lifetime Full Access: $79.99, one-time purchase, does not renew Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically for the same period at the same price unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Manage or cancel any time in your Apple Account settings. Prices shown are United States prices and may vary by region. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://joykhansayan1.github.io/mcat-prep-2026-full-test-legal/privacy.html DISCLAIMER MCAT is a program of the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) and is a registered trademark of the AAMC. This app is an independent, unofficial study aid and is not affiliated with, authorised, endorsed by or sponsored by the AAMC or any medical school or testing organisation. Scaled score estimates are indicative practice feedback, not official scores. Content is educational material for exam preparation and is not medical advice.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Calculus Formulas at 15.1 against MCAT Prep 2026's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Calculus Formulas sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and MCAT Prep 2026 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Calculus Formulas | MCAT Prep 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 โ better | 17.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 48 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Mobin Akhter | MD Shahariar Nazim Joy |
In-app purchases
Calculus Formulas
- Weekly Premium$2.997 Days
- CalcRef Yearly Premium$24.991 Year
- CalcRef Premium Lifetime$44.99
MCAT Prep 2026
- Monthly Full Access$14.991 Month
- Annual Full Access$49.991 Year
- Lifetime Full Access$79.99





