Math Function Viewer vs Symbolab Graphing 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!
Symbolab Graphing Calculator
This interactive calculator allows users to graph various mathematical functions, conics, and inequalities without charge. It provides instant insights into function properties like extreme points, intercepts, and asymptotes. For deeper analysis, it links to a solver that offers step-by-step evaluations, available via in-app purchase.
- Graph multiple functions
- Show function properties
- Identify extreme points
- Identify intercepts
- Identify asymptotes
- Link to Symbolab Solver
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Interactive Graphing Calculator - graph functions, conics, and inequalities free of charge Graph multiple functions Instantly shows the function properties including extreme points, intercepts, and asymptotes Links directly to Symbolab Solver for a complete function evaluation with steps (steps requires an in app purchase)
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Math Function Viewer at 8.0 against Symbolab Graphing Calculator's 15.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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, Symbolab Graphing Calculator every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Math Function Viewer | Symbolab Graphing Calculator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.0 (215 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 34.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 215 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Guido Bernuetz | Symbolab |
Bugs and requests
Math Function Viewer
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Symbolab Graphing Calculator
Reported bugs
11 issues- Blank graphic when scanning
- Blank screen after typing equation
- Blank graph shown
- Customer service unresponsive
- UI not compatible with device keyboard
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- App unusable after termination on older iOS
- Cannot return to home screen from account settings
- Graph does not show up
- Doesn't show coordinates on graph
- Doesn't show correct answers
- Calculator keyboard gets lost off screen
Requested features
4 requests- Dark mode option
- Theta key or Greek keyboard
- Plot points and connect them on graph
- Add cube root function
In-app purchases
Math Function Viewer
No in-app purchases
Symbolab Graphing Calculator
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Math Function Viewer free?
Is Symbolab Graphing Calculator free?
Do Math Function Viewer or Symbolab Graphing Calculator have ads?
Which is updated more often, Math Function Viewer or Symbolab Graphing Calculator?
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