MathMagic Lite for iOS vs SymCalc
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MathMagic Lite for iOS
Easily create and edit mathematical expressions and scientific symbols. Generate equation images for use in documents, presentations, and web content. The created equations can be reopened and modified.
- WYSIWYG equation editor
- Write mathematical expressions
- Insert scientific symbols
- Export equation images
- Editable equation images
- Use in word processors and presentations
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MathMagic Lite is one of the best free WYSIWYG equation editors on the planet. MathMagic Lite lets you write any mathematical expressions and various scientific symbols easily and then use them in your word processors, presentations, web contents, technical publications and more. MathMagic equation image can be opened and edited again. MathMagic Lite for iOS runs on iPhone and iPad running iOS 6.1 or higher.
SymCalc
This app serves as a powerful math toolbox for students, teachers, and engineers. It handles everything from basic arithmetic to advanced university-level math with an exceptional algebra engine. Enjoy the benefits of a scientific calculator combined with a modern mobile interface, offering exact arithmetic and comprehensive tools for algebra, calculus, and linear algebra.
- Exact arithmetic
- Variable and function storage
- Algebraic operations
- Calculus functions
- Linear algebra tools
- Equation solvers
- Graphing
- Session management
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Solve equations, simplify algebra, take derivatives and integrals, work with matrices, and visualize results in 2D and 3D from one app. Whether you need an exact symbolic answer, a decimal approximation, or a graph, SymCalc keeps the full workflow in one place. Store your work in reusable sessions, assign variables, define your own functions, and come back to your calculations later. - Solve single equations and systems with exact or numerical results - Simplify, factor, expand, substitute, and find roots, limits, sums, products, and Taylor series - Handle calculus tasks including derivatives, indefinite and definite integrals, and differential equations - Work with matrices and vectors: determinants, inverses, rank, RREF, eigenvalues, eigenvectors, dot products, and cross products - Graph standard functions, implicit equations and inequalities, polar curves, parametric plots, and 3D surfaces - Use logarithmic axes, inspect intersections, and adjust extra variables with sliders - Compute with complex numbers and common scientific functions - Save worksheets, keep multiple sessions, create custom functions, and export your work as PDF or SymCalc files - Learn faster with built-in function help and examples inside the app - Built for students, engineers, scientists, and anyone who needs more than a basic scientific calculator. This free version of SymCalc provides basic symbolic arithmetic features for free. A paid subscription unlocks the more advanced tools and online sharing capabilities. - Length of subscription is 1 year. - Payment will be charged to iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period – Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal – Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase Terms of Use: https://voxeloid.com/symcalctos.html Privacy Policy: https://voxeloid.com/privacy.txt
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: SymCalc at 4.5 against MathMagic Lite for iOS's 3.7. SymCalc also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 15 months) and ratings volume (169 vs 26). MathMagic Lite for iOS's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (7.1 vs 13.0). On price, review sentiment, ads 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. SymCalc sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per year. MathMagic Lite for iOS asks for nothing beyond the download.
SymCalc holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SymCalc has 169 ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of MathMagic Lite for iOS's written reviews are positive against 57% of SymCalc's.
MathMagic Lite for iOS ships an update every 15 months, SymCalc every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MathMagic Lite for iOS | SymCalc |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (26 ratings) | 4.5 (169 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 52.0% of reviews | 57.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 26 | 169 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 7.1 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | InfoLogic | Voxeloid Kft. |
Customer experience
MathMagic Lite for iOS
SymCalc
Bugs and requests
MathMagic Lite for iOS
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
SymCalc
Reported bugs
6 issues- Swipe up gesture enters numbers
- App doesn't open on iOS 12
- Cannot handle specific integration function
- Custom functions disappear
- Keyboard registers ',' or '.' on swipe up
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- Screen size issues on iPhone X
Requested features
9 requests- Better simplification of results
- UI fixes
- Different color shades for guidance
- White text on black background option
- Symbolic Logic and brane calculations
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- Optimization for iPhone X screen
- Indicate subscription period
- Option to recover purchase
- Translate to Spanish
In-app purchases
MathMagic Lite for iOS
No in-app purchases
SymCalc
- Premium features$3.991 Year
Questions
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