Comparison

4D Draw vs Ask Lyra

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

Head to head
About

4D Draw

This app allows users to draw and visualize four-dimensional figures using color to represent the fourth coordinate. It includes a help menu with drawing tutorials and creative ideas to aid in understanding 4D space.

Highlights
  • Draw 4-dimensional figures
  • Use color for the fourth coordinate
  • Built-in 'How to draw' guide
  • 4D construction ideas
  • Visualize 4-dimensional space
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4D Draw is a simple vector-graphics app that lets you draw 4‑dimensional figures. It represents each point's first three coordinates in the usual way, while using color to represent the fourth coordinate. A built-in Help menu includes a “How to draw” page for an easy start, followed by a page of “4D construction ideas” to set you on your way towards visualizing 4-dimensional space. 4D Draw is intended for geometry students who want to learn to visualize 4‑dimensional space. People looking for a more recreational introduction to 4D should begin with 4D Maze instead. People looking for an even more recreational introduction to modern concepts of space and symmetry may enjoy the Torus Games or KaleidoPaint.

About

Ask Lyra

Features
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Ask Lyra: The Math Engine From Algebra homework to university-level proofs — Lyra is the AI math tutor built for serious students. Most "math AI" apps spit out an answer and call it a day. Lyra is different. She's a dual-engine math tutor: a fast Standard Engine for everyday Algebra, Geometry, and Trigonometry, and a high-rigor Undergrad Engine that switches on automatically when you tackle Calculus, Linear Algebra, or formal proofs. You get the right tool for the right problem, every time. SNAP & STUDY Point your camera at any worksheet, textbook problem, or test review. Lyra reads it, identifies the topic, and walks you through every step — no skipped logic, no hand-waving. TWO ENGINES, ONE TUTOR • Standard Engine — Lightning-fast help for Algebra 1/2, Geometry, basic stats, and unit conversions. • Undergrad Engine — Activates automatically for Limits, Derivatives, Integrals, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, and "Prove that…" problems. Formal notation, cited theorems, full rigor. LYRA'S VAULT Save every solved assignment and one-on-one lesson to your personal vault, organized by subject — AP Calc AB, Statistics, Trigonometry, Algebra, and more. Revisit any solution, or ask Lyra to build you a custom practice lesson modeled on the questions you struggled with. ONE-ON-ONE LESSONS Chat with Lyra for as long as you need. Ask follow-up questions, request a different approach, or have her teach a concept from the ground up. Save any lesson straight to your vault for later review. BUILT FOR HIGH SCHOOL & COLLEGE • Pre-Algebra · Algebra 1 & 2 · Geometry · Trigonometry • Pre-Calculus · AP Calculus AB/BC · Statistics • Linear Algebra · Differential Equations · Discrete Math • Formal proofs with LaTeX-rendered notation Apple's End User License Agreement (EULA) applies and is located at https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

4D Draw4 screens
Ask Lyra4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 4D Draw at none against Ask Lyra's 7. Ask Lyra's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 7 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Ask Lyra sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. 4D Draw asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

4D Draw ships an update every 7 months, Ask Lyra every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
4D Draw versus Ask Lyra: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter4D DrawAsk Lyra
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews70.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJeff WeeksAtkins Media, LLC

In-app purchases

None

4D Draw

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Ask Lyra

Subscriptions4
  • Ask Lyra Weekly Pro3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Ask Lyra Monthly Pro3 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Ask Lyra Semester Pro3 Days trial$34.993 Months
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  • Ask Lyra Annual Pro3 Days trial$79.991 Year
One-time3
  • Spark — 5 Fire Ups$4.99
  • Blaze — 15 Fire Ups$12.99
  • Inferno — 40 Fire Ups$29.99

Questions

Is 4D Draw free?
4D Draw is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ask Lyra free?
Ask Lyra is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do 4D Draw or Ask Lyra have ads?
Neither 4D Draw nor Ask Lyra shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 4D Draw or Ask Lyra?
4D Draw ships an update every 7 months, and Ask Lyra every 3 months. Most recently, 4D Draw was updated on October 4, 2026 and Ask Lyra on October 7, 2026.

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