Comparison

Desmos Test Mode vs Vernier Graphical Analysis

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

Head to head
About

Desmos Test Mode

This app provides restricted versions of graphing and scientific calculators designed to meet exam requirements. It allows users to practice for specific state or national assessments by selecting the appropriate test mode. Full, unrestricted calculator features are available in separate applications.

Highlights
  • Exam-compliant calculator modes
  • Graphing capabilities
  • Scientific calculator functions
  • Data tables and statistics
  • Interactive sliders
  • Points of interest on graphs
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** These are restricted versions of the Desmos Calculators that comply with exam requirements. To prepare for specific state or national assessments, select the corresponding test from the menu in the app. Find out whether Desmos is used for your test at www.desmos.com/testing. If you’d like to use full, unrestricted versions of the calculators, download the Scientific or Graphing Calculator apps or visit www.desmos.com. ** 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 simple yet powerful calculators. They’re intuitive, beautiful, and completely free. - - - Graphing Calculator Features: Graphing: Plot polar, Cartesian, and parametric graphs. There’s no limit to how many expressions you can graph at one time—and you don’t even need to enter expressions in y= form! Sliders: Adjust values interactively to build intuition, or animate any parameter to visualize its effect on the graph. Tables: Input and plot data, or create an input-output table for any function. Statistics: Use regressions to find the lines (or other curves!) that best fit your data. Zooming: Scale the axes independently or at the same time with the pinch of two fingers, or edit the window size manually to get the perfect view of your graph. Points of Interest: Touch a curve to show its maximum and minimum values, intercepts, and points of intersection with other curves. Tap any of these points of interest to see their coordinates. Hold and drag along a curve to see the coordinates change under your finger as you trace. - - - Scientific Calculator Features: Variables: Assign values to variables that you can use in other expressions. Since all of your work is held in the expressions list, you can compute a value once and use it in many places simultaneously. Take advantage of the “ans” key, which always stores the value of the previous expression. Arithmetic: Beyond the four 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. - - - Four-Function Calculator Features: Simple and Beautiful: Just the basics done right. Add, subtract, multiply, divide, and take square roots. Multiple Expressions: Unlike many four-function calculators, all of your previous work remains visible on the screen. The special “ans” key always holds the value of the previous computation (and updates automatically!), so you never have to remember or copy a result.

About

Vernier Graphical Analysis

This app allows science students to collect, graph, and analyze data from Vernier sensors. It supports various sensor types, offers multiple data collection modes, and provides powerful analysis tools like curve fitting and statistics. Data can be shared and exported for reports and further analysis.

Highlights
  • Multi-sensor data collection
  • Various data collection modes
  • Simultaneous graph display
  • Data table view
  • Curve fitting
  • Statistical calculations
  • Data export (.CSV)
Features
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Graphical Analysis™ is a tool for science students to collect, graph, and analyze data from Vernier sensors. Sensor data-collection support: • Vernier Go Direct® sensors - with Bluetooth® wireless technology • Vernier Go Wireless® Heart Rate and Go Wireless Exercise Heart Rate monitors • Vernier LabQuest® sensors used with a LabQuest Stream interface Additional experiment options: • Data Sharing via Wi-Fi connection to LabQuest 2 or Logger Pro® 3 • Manual Entry Note: Sensor data collection and Data Sharing require the purchase of hardware from Vernier Science Education. Manual entry of data can be performed without a hardware purchase. For more information on Data Sharing, visit http://www.vernier.com/css Key Features - Data Collection • Multi-sensor data-collection support • Time Based, Event Based, Drop Counting, and Photogate data-collection modes • Configurable data-collection rate and duration for time-based data collection • Optional triggering of time-based data collection based on sensor value • Customizable unit display on supported sensors • Sensor calibrations • Option to zero and reverse sensor readings • Graph match feature for use with motion detectors • Manual entry of data from keyboard and clipboard Key Features - Data Analysis • Display one, two, or three graphs simultaneously • View data in a table or show a graph and table side-by-side • Draw Predictions on a graph to uncover misconceptions • Examine, interpolate/extrapolate, and select data • Use Tangent tool to show instantaneous rates of change of the data • Find area under a curve using the Integral tool • Apply Statistics calculations to find mean, min, max, and standard deviation • Perform curve fits, including linear, quadratic, natural exponent, and more • Add calculated columns based on existing data to linearize data or investigate related concepts Key Features - Collaboration and Sharing • Create text annotations and add graph titles • Export graphs and data for printing and inclusion in lab reports • Export data in .CSV format for analysis of data in spreadsheet software such as Excel, Google Sheets, and Numbers • Adjust font sizes for easier viewing when presenting to your class Vernier Science Education has over 35 years of experience in providing effective learning resources for understanding experimental data in science and math classrooms. Graphical Analysis 4 is a part of the extensive system of sensors, interfaces, and data-collection software from Vernier for science and STEM education.

Screenshots

Desmos Test Mode4 screens
Vernier Graphical Analysis3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Vernier Graphical Analysis at 2.1 against Desmos Test Mode's 1.6. Vernier Graphical Analysis also leads on review sentiment (32% vs 17%) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). On price, ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Vernier Graphical Analysis holds the better App Store score, 2.1 against 1.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 369 and 527 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of Desmos Test Mode's written reviews are positive against 32% of Vernier Graphical Analysis's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Desmos Test Mode ships an update every 4 months, Vernier Graphical Analysis every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Desmos Test Mode versus Vernier Graphical Analysis: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDesmos Test ModeVernier Graphical Analysis
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.6 (369 ratings)2.1 (527 ratings) — better
Positive reviews16.5% of reviews32.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings369527 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.7
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB106 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDesmosVernier Software & Technology

Customer experience

Desmos Test Mode

All ratings369 ratings
Positive14.4%
Neutral2.4%
Negative83.2%
Written reviews139 reviews
Positive16.5%
Neutral5.0%
Negative78.4%

Vernier Graphical Analysis

All ratings527 ratings
Positive26.9%
Neutral1.9%
Negative71.2%
Written reviews202 reviews
Positive32.2%
Neutral1.5%
Negative66.3%

User reviews

Desmos Test Mode

From 369 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Useful app for tests
  • 🔒 Secure calculator mode
  • 👍 Free alternative to expensive calculators

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy and unstable
  • 🔒 Overly restrictive app lock
  • 👎 Poor user interface and usability

Vernier Graphical Analysis

From 527 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Helpful for physics/chemistry labs
  • 👍 Easy to use interface
  • 💡 Useful data analysis features

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🔋 Drains battery quickly
  • 🤯 Bizarre and unexplained glitches
  • 🤢 Caused health issues for some users

Bugs and requests

Desmos Test Mode

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes and freezes during use
  • Unexpected phone behavior and lockouts
  • Compatibility issues across different devices and OS versions

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add customization options for the calculator interface
  • Improve compatibility with older devices
  • Provide more flexible calculator modes during tests

Vernier Graphical Analysis

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App freezes and becomes unresponsive
  • Sensor data not accurately recorded
  • Unexpected app behavior and strange visual effects

Requested features

3 requests
  • More stable and reliable performance
  • Better compatibility with older devices
  • Improved Bluetooth connectivity

In-app purchases

None

Desmos Test Mode

No in-app purchases

None

Vernier Graphical Analysis

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Desmos Test Mode free?
Desmos Test Mode is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Vernier Graphical Analysis free?
Vernier Graphical Analysis is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Desmos Test Mode or Vernier Graphical Analysis?
Vernier Graphical Analysis is rated higher. Desmos Test Mode averages 1.6 out of 5 from 369 ratings, while Vernier Graphical Analysis averages 2.1 from 527 ratings.
Do Desmos Test Mode or Vernier Graphical Analysis have ads?
Neither Desmos Test Mode nor Vernier Graphical Analysis shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Desmos Test Mode or Vernier Graphical Analysis?
Desmos Test Mode ships an update every 4 months, and Vernier Graphical Analysis every 2 months. Most recently, Desmos Test Mode was updated on October 14, 2026 and Vernier Graphical Analysis on October 13, 2026.

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