Mathematica Alternatives for iPad

Mathematica is not available for iPad but there are some alternatives with similar functionality. The best iPad alternative is MATLAB. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try GeoGebra Classic. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Mathematica and seven of them are available for iPad so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting iPad alternatives to Mathematica are Soulver, MathStudio, Calca and HP Prime Graphing Calculator.

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  1. MATLAB icon

    MATLAB

     232 likes

    High-level environment supporting numerical computation, visualization, matrix operations, algorithm development, custom interfaces, integration with external languages, symbolic and model-based simulation, and specialized toolboxes for fields like engineering.

    86 MATLAB alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    MATLAB vs Mathematica Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    snshepherd
    -2

    Both are comprehensive mathematics solutions, and have very similar features, as well as even both being commercial.

    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    7

    Mathematica is mainly a CAS (symbolic maths), but MATLAB is more for numeric analysis

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
    1

    MATLAB is mainly for numerics

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 7 comments
    • MATLAB is Paid and ProprietaryMathematica is also Paid and Proprietary
  2. GeoGebra Classic icon

    GeoGebra Classic

     8 likes

    Free online apps bundle from GeoGebra: get graphing, geometry, algebra, 3D, statistics, probability, all in one tool!

    26 GeoGebra Classic alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Raspberry Pi
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    GeoGebra Classic vs Mathematica Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Mathematica not available for ipad

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • GeoGebra Classic is Free and Open SourceMathematica is Paid and Proprietary
  4. Soulver icon

    Soulver

     32 likes

    Do you ever grab a calculator & the back of an envelope to work through an idea or problem that involves some math?

    116 Soulver alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  5. MathStudio icon

    MathStudio

     8 likes

    MathStudio, formerly SpaceTime, is the most comprehensive math app available for mobile devices. Whether you need a simple calculator to do your finances or a replacement for your TI graphing calculator, MathStudio is the most powerful and versatile calculator available on the...

    53 MathStudio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Online
    • iPad
    • iPhone
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    MathStudio vs Mathematica Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Inexpensive, and runs well on IOS devices. Reasonable subset of Mathematica suitable for phone/tablet use.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • MathStudio is Paid and ProprietaryMathematica is also Paid and Proprietary
  6. Calca icon

    Calca

     8 likes

    Calca is a powerful symbolic calculator that updates as you type giving you instant answers. It solves equations and simplifies complex expressions. It's also a rich Markdown text editor so that you can explain your ideas alongside your calculations.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  7. HP Prime Graphing Calculator icon

    HP Prime Graphing Calculator

     1 like

    The HP Prime is a great scientific and graphic calculator for high school and university. The App allows to develop not only for the real calculator but also for computers and mobile devices.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  9. SIMO icon

    SIMO

     2 likes

    SIMO is an iOS programming environment for Matlab. SIMO runs locally on device and hence internet connection is not required. Users can create, edit and run Matlab code, and create 2D and 3D plots. Find out more: http://www.simo.com.hk/.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
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