Smartphones and tablets pack an incredible amount of computing power into a compact package, making them great portable calculating and mathematical tools. The right apps can take the headache out of dealing with mundane or complex calculations, or even make learning math *gasp* fun. If you're looking for great calculator replacements, detailed math reference tools or just plain fun math games, check out this list of our 10 favorite math apps for Android and iOS devices.
PCalc Lite (iOS)
PCalc Lite for iOS has a well-deserved spot on this list as a free,
extremely flexible scientific calculator armed with powerful features.
There are also numerous add-ons. The basic package gives you a fair
amount to work with, such as trigonometric and logarithmic functions, a
radian mode, undo and redo operations, as well as unit conversions and
constants. Users looking for more power can purchase additional features
and operations through in-app purchases, or spring for the complete
version for $9.99.
Digits (iOS) ($3.99) or CalcTape (Android) (Free, in-app purchases)
If you're looking for a tape style calculator that keeps track of your
operations and results, check out Digits on iOS, or CalcTape on Android.
Both apps operate like smarter versions of the classic tape calculator,
keeping track of operations and results, while adding provisions for
text labels, and the ability to go back in your calculator history and
change operations or figures, with the app automatically adjusting all
other operations down the line.
MyScript Calculator (Android, iOS)
MyScript Calculator comes to the rescue of those of us accustomed to
writing down equations on pen and paper rather than transcribing them
into a calculator. A handwriting recognition system allows users to
write down equations and have the app calculate results. MyScript
supports basic arithmetic, as well as percent, square roots,
trigonometric (and inverse) functions, logarithms and constants such as
pi and Euler's number.
Free Graphing Calculator (iOS) or Algeo Graphing Calculator (Android)
If you're taking up algebra and calculus but can't afford a fancy
dedicated graphing calculator, don't fret, as there are great options
for free graphing calculator apps on iOS and Android devices. Free
Graphing Calculator (iOS) and Algeo Graphing Calculator both provide
great graphing calculator functions, as well as many scientific
calculator operations and constants.
Handyman Calculator (Android) or Home Improvement Calcs (iOS)
For a more practical, DIY tool for quickly calculating measurements and
amounts for home renovation or construction purposes, check out Handyman
Calculator (Android) or Home Improvement Calcs (iOS). Both apps come
with a variety of custom equation presets to make short work of
construction calculations. Whether you need to figure out how much
concrete you need for a circular column, the amount of carpeting or
linoleum you need for a particular area, just plug in the values into
either app, and it will do the math for you.
Wolfram Alpha (Android, iOS) ($2.99)
Wolfram Alpha's computational knowledge engine is a wizard when it comes
to a wide array of subjects, so it's no surprise that it's also
fantastic at queries involving math, numbers, calculations and
statistics (along with 29 other disciplines). Not only will Wolfram
Alpha help you do the math, it'll also give you formula details, graphic
representations, and explanations for how the app got to the solution.
Math Ref (Android, iOS) ($2.99)
Another fantastic math reference app, Math Ref lets users look up more
than 1,400 formulas across a number of math and science disciplines.
While it isn't as expansive in scope as Wolfram Alpha, Math Ref's
coverage of the basics makes it perhaps easier to navigate for those
looking for fundamentals. Math Ref covers formulas from Algebra,
Calculus, Trigonometry, Physics, Chemistry and more. The app also comes
with extras such as a unit converter and calculator functions.
PowerOne Finance Pro Calculator (Android,iOS) ($4.99)
PowerOne fields a variety of specialized calculator apps, and a
particular standout is one oriented towards financial calculations.
PowerOne Finance Pro Calculator includes a variety of tools designed to
facilitate a variety of financial calculations, whether you're dealing
with mortgages, bonds, estimating investment returns, currency
conversions, Black-Scholes model calculations and more. Equations can be
graphed for easy visual reference. Not only does the app come with
numerous calculation templates, but users can even script their own,
allowing you to customize the calculator for your working needs.
Math vs. Zombies (Android, iOS) (Free / $4.99)
Save the world with the power of Math! Math vs. Zombies is a kid's
educational game that helps practice basic arithmetic skills for a
variety of elementary school levels. Using basic addition, subtraction,
division and multiplication, players defeat zombies and transform them
back to regular people. The Android version is free (ad-supported) and
comes with four basic worlds themed around each math operation, while
the iOS version offers extra challenges at a premium price.
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