Mathematics with PocketCAS Pro Reviews

When I first purchased MathematicswithPocketCASPro, it was to help with collegiate math classes. I noticed an interesting quirk which I see has remained unaddressed:

The stddev function doesn’t not return the standard deviation. It returns the population standard deviation. I verified this using several other computer algebra system apps, a stats calculator, consulting my stats professor, and consulting a college math tutor. I contacted the maker of MathematicswithPocketCASPro quite some time ago about it and all I got was push back. Even after providing evidence that the function’s return is incorrect based on the function’s name.

The stdDev function returns the correct result, despite being listed as an alias for stdDev. It is not. Confusingly, it returns the same result as stddevp which is supposed to return the population standard deviation. It does not. It returns the standard deviation, as stdDev does, even though stdDev’s in-app description explicitly states it is returning the population standard deviation. Go check for yourself.

I will read the “manual” but right off the bat; first equation entered calculate pre-algebra not calculus III… and quick reference to nth terms formulas not found or I didn’t see them. It’s very basic and just not what I was looking for. Search for a few calculus “term phases” and not there. It’s disappointing; but could help others?
Not found (all) power series applications
Geometric functions (w/ long division) and more. But honestly I doubt there is “what I am looking for” out there…this one is just not for me.

Pocketcas is quite useful for certain calculations and graphs. It is limited by a slightly clumsy interface and some non-intuitive nomenclature. It has more of a feel of a programming language than of an advanced graphing calculator. An example I just used was a piecewise function. Instead of f(x)={ the program uses a when statement. The graph displayed is not entirely correct for piecewise functions, either, including connecting segment that should not be continuous. It is very useful, though, within limits, pun intended.

Love MathematicswithPocketCASPro so much!!! It help me got through Cal III & Diff. Eq without Wolfram' subscribing. MathematicswithPocketCASPro required some knowledge in coding to correctly input some complex equations though. The developing team is also very quick and helpful in replying all the questions I had.

I am really impressed with the incredible power in MathematicswithPocketCASPro it is my go to for all my calculations. And worth every penny for anyone who needs a calculator that can quickly power through advanced math.

This application gives access to a complex tools for quick and powerful mathematical analysis with a deceivingly simple interface. By adding a scripting capability, it becomes an engineer’s must have.

It is useful for numerical analysis, and the syntax of scripts is simpler than matlab. I hope it can add date calculation. Also, it will be great if it adds moment functions for probability theory. It does not matter, I can write myself.

I was looking for a calculator app that also had easy 3d graphing capabilities and was not disappointed! I had one problem with the graphs but I contacted the devs and they were super awesome as they patched the bug within like 1-2 weeks. Great app if you need a powerful cas calculator and 3d grapher!

Why? Because it’s available on my iPhone and my iPad (and my Mac). Everything is seamlessly auto-synced between my devices via iCloud.

Mathematica may be more “powerful”, but that power does me no good if I’m away from my computer. PocketCAS is always with me. When/if Mathematica makes an iOS version I may reconsider, but I don’t expect it any time soon (if ever).

And for almost everything I do PocketCAS is powerful *enough*.

PocketCAS could benefit from more through documentation, especially for the scripting language, but I’m still giving it 5 stars because it’s that good.

I love PocketCAS, I use it at work to quickly solve various math programming problems. It stores variables and outputs files so I can save them for later. Simple to use, yet powerful enough to handle my most complex calculus problems. Buy the pro version, it’s worth the $10.

This calculator takes full advantage of the iPhone and iPad platform interface to provide efficient problem solving. Many calculator apps emulate 20-40 year old technology that involves punching emulated buttons and storing information in awkward ways. This application allows you to capture the full equation and keep it as long as you want. If you don’t know the equation MathematicswithPocketCASPro can help you find it. There is an extensive library of functions for a wide range of disciplines. Plotting and programming capabilities are also powerful.
The developer is also responsive and open to suggestions. Two suggestions I submitted showed up in a couple of weeks. In summary this is my go to tool for simple to complex calculations.

Easy to use, has everything I have wanted lately. I use statistic distributions, calculus and triginometry, many things as I tutor math up to cal 3 and differential equations. Partial fractions gave correct results. It was convenient to pop in a derivative to check my memory of identities. I also like how you can keep separate pages with editable history. It was worth the ten bucks to me.

Great calculus app. Use it all the time as well as in classroom (DSP). Now retired from teaching but still use it. The latest version on iPadPro 2 doesn't allow adding or editing your variables. Can still declare them inline as usual, but the handy feature when dealing with a set of similar graphs is greatly missed. Still a great app.

Delivers what it promises. I'm reviewing calculus and it has proven to be a great help; I wish I had it when in college!

It might not be as powerful as some of the math programs for the Mac or PC (I have wxMaxima on my Mac), but it's ease of use and portability (iPhone) makes it a good choice. It also helps that it is document oriented; you work, say, the exercises of a chapter you are studying and when done just save it under a meaningful name.

I have been using this for YEARS honestly it has beat every single one of the apps on the market by leagues. The only thing it MAY be missing (as in I’m sure it’s actually in here somewhere in the vast library of functions) would be a tool for specific things such as triangle solvers as well as an integrated watch app.

This is by far the absolute best solver for anything. Take it from a guy that has used it for the past decade at minimum.

I have used mathematical modeling throughout my career to forecast manufacturing throughput. This application is so much more versatile to the developing of models than a spreadsheet, because it allows you to compare different components of the model in the same graph and make hypothetical changes by simply using math.

The iPad version takes this application to a new level. I can now carry a mathematical laboratory with me to the field to make changes or adjustments which will synchronize with the cloud so that I can continue my work in my Mac.

This creator is amazing. They support their app for the long run.

I had bought math studio after buying space time (which was the previous name of space time, and I had just purchased a new iPad and found that PocketCAS still works.

Mathstudio, on the other hand, when are their way to release a newer Version of the application so that you could no longer download the older and more capable version forcing you to pay again. If I bought MathStudio again, I would’ve had to spend $60 so far.

The creator(s) of PocketCAS on the other hand are still supporting the version I bought in between the purchases of SpaceTime and MathStudio.

So, not only is PocketCAS just as good as (if not better than) competing calculators when it comes to the feature set, but they simply also provide a substantially better value. If you’re deciding between the two, get this one.

I use an HP Prime Graphing Calculator and MathematicswithPocketCASPro is the best alternative, or maybe even an upgrade, for its CAS function. They use the same kernel known as Xcas.

Though HP provides a completely free emulator for computers (25 bucks for iOS), it's frustrating to navigate through formulas in an 'exactly emulated' window with a 320*240 resolution. Besides, I'm happy to find MathematicswithPocketCASPro supports more 3D graphing functionalities than HP Prime. Such as 3D parametric plots, lines, planes... and even animated plots!

I've also tried MathematicswithPocketCASPro from Xcas website, only finding it's not updated and maintained for newer macOS versions for a long time. And to be honest, the original Xcas app is really hard to use.

An added bonus is that MathematicswithPocketCASPro supports the Handoff function. It conveniently pops up on the dock of my Mac, and with just one click, I can seamlessly transition it onto my big screen.

Don't hesitate to get it! Totally worth the 50 bucks for all your Apple devices!

I have been using Pocket CAS for a lot of years. I use to assist me in my personal studies. The program is extremely useful in being able to take notes on the same sheet as the calculations. My criticism is, that the operators manual needs to be more in depth. Also the order of operations needs to be clearly explained, as it is difficult to recognize how the order in which the calculator is performing the math. It would also help if the calculator kept all terms in the same order as they were written. This is a good program, but it would be better if you could make changes that i mentioned above. Thank you for listening.

It’s amazing how much you can do with MathematicswithPocketCASPro. I love that it stores your notebooks in iCloud, and works seamlessly between Mac and iOS devices. There’s even a Linux version in the form of the original CAS. Can’t live without it.