Comparison

ODE Solver vs Derivative

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

Head to head
About

ODE Solver

Features
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ODE Solver – Solve ordinary differential equations with ease. • Solve systems of ODEs with initial boundary conditions using the 4th-order Runge-Kutta method. • View results in interactive plots and lists, and export via email. • Enter variables easily using the ”$” prefix (e.g., $x, $u, $t) and let the app handle the calculations. Example: Typical Pendulum dx/dt = $u du/dt= -pi()**2/4*sin($x)-0.1*$u • Supports a full set of operators (+, -, *, /, **) and functions (sqrt, log, ln, exp). • Extensive trigonometric functions including sin, cos, tan, their inverses, reciprocals, and hyperbolic variations. • Built-in constants: π, π/2, π/4, e. • Smart entry fields: • Background changes red/green to highlight unpaired/paired parentheses. • Recognizes errors and displays warnings. • Custom keypad and cursor arrows for smooth formula editing. Perfect for engineers, students, and researchers who need fast, reliable ODE solutions on the go.

About

Derivative

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The DerivativeCalculus is a simple but elegant app to find the derivatives of complex multivariable functions. You can find the partial derivatives of a multivariate function and share it with others or save it locally. You can create a beautiful high quality partial derivative tree and share it with others or save it locally. Derivatives are shown in beautifully written mathematical expression It automatically saves your hard work locally on your device so you can come back and pick up from where you left off as your great effort will not be lost. This app also has a Study page to help you learn important differentiation rules like, product rule, chain rule, quotient rule, ect. This app is perfect for students learning calculus. Sharpen you brain by using this app and learning about the calculus. This is an app for all student groups. From high school to college to university students. Be creative. Enjoy the app!

Screenshots

ODE Solver4 screens
Derivative4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Derivative at monthly against ODE Solver's every 8 months. Derivative also leads on price ($1.99 vs $2.99). ODE Solver's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

ODE Solver costs $2.99 and Derivative $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ODE Solver ships an update every 8 months, Derivative monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and August 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
ODE Solver versus Derivative: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterODE SolverDerivative
Price$2.99$1.99 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDRH YAZILIM VE MUHENDISLIK HIZMETLERI LTD STIOm Prakash Chapagain

In-app purchases

None

ODE Solver

No in-app purchases

None

Derivative

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ODE Solver free?
ODE Solver costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Derivative free?
Derivative costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do ODE Solver or Derivative have ads?
Neither ODE Solver nor Derivative shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ODE Solver or Derivative?
ODE Solver ships an update every 8 months, and Derivative monthly. Most recently, ODE Solver was updated on September 17, 2026 and Derivative on August 16, 2026.

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