Math Function Viewer vs Desmos Scientific Calculator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Math Function Viewer
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This app shows basic mathematical functions graphically. Features: - add more than one functions. - pan the view - zoom the view - value picker (only on iPad version) This app is guaranteed to be free of advertising!
Desmos Scientific Calculator
This app offers a powerful scientific calculator with a wide range of functions for trigonometry, statistics, and combinatorics. Users can define and evaluate their own functions, assign values to variables, and view multiple expressions simultaneously. It works offline and is completely free to use.
- Basic arithmetic operations
- Trigonometric functions
- Statistical calculations
- Combinatorics and factorials
- Custom function definition
- Variable assignment
- Offline functionality
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Move beyond arithmetic with the Desmos scientific calculator! In addition to the basic operations, take advantage of a variety of built-in functions for exploring trigonometry, statistics, combinatorics, and more. Or, define and evaluate your own functions -- all for free. At Desmos, we imagine a world of universal math literacy where math is accessible and enjoyable for all students. To that end, we’ve built a simple yet powerful scientific calculator that runs on the same blazingly fast math engine as our next-generation graphing calculator, but with a more streamlined set of features, for those times when you just don’t need a graph. It’s intuitive, beautiful, and completely free. Features: Arithmetic: In addition to the basic operations, the scientific calculator also supports exponentiation, radicals, absolute value, logarithms, rounding, and percentages. Trigonometry: Evaluate the fundamental trigonometric functions and their inverses, using either radians or degrees for angle measure. Statistics: Compute the mean and standard deviation (sample or population) of a list of data. Combinatorics: Count combinations and permutations and calculate factorials. Other features: - Works offline, no internet connection required. - Create and evaluate your own functions using familiar function notation. - Assign values to variables for later use. - View multiple expressions at once. Unlike many scientific calculators, all of your previous work remains visible on the screen. - The “ans” key always holds the value of your last computation so that you never have to remember or copy a result. If you change an earlier expression, the “ans” value updates automatically. - Did we mention it’s free?
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Desmos Scientific Calculator at every 3 months against Math Function Viewer's every 6 months. Math Function Viewer's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Math Function Viewer ships an update every 6 months, Desmos Scientific Calculator every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.
| Parameter | Math Function Viewer | Desmos Scientific Calculator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.3 (335 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 78.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 335 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Guido Bernuetz | Desmos |
In-app purchases
Math Function Viewer
No in-app purchases
Desmos Scientific Calculator
No in-app purchases
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