Good iPhone Calculator Apps: Graphs & More

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around recommendations for iPhone calculator apps, particularly those that include graphing capabilities. Participants explore the potential of these apps as alternatives to traditional graphing calculators.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Debate/contested, Technical explanation

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants inquire about effective iPhone calculator apps, specifically for graphing purposes.
  • There is a question regarding whether an iPhone or iPad app could serve as a replacement for traditional graphing calculators.
  • One participant mentions a specific app, MathStudio, and expresses uncertainty about purchasing it, citing a damaged traditional calculator as a reason for seeking alternatives.
  • Another participant recommends the i41CX app, claiming it is the best emulation of the HP-41C calculator.
  • Additional recommendations include the WolframAlpha app, noted for its capabilities.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express varying opinions on the effectiveness of iPhone apps compared to traditional calculators, indicating that multiple competing views remain regarding their utility and reliability.

Contextual Notes

Some participants express uncertainty about the suitability of smartphone calculators for testing environments due to concerns over internet access and cheating.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in calculator apps for educational purposes, particularly in mathematics and engineering fields, may find this discussion relevant.

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Curious if anyone has found any good iphone calculator apps? Anything good for graphing?
 
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Anyone think an iphone or ipad app would replace a traditional graphing calculator?
 
I know one exists, but I can't remember its name. I know, I'm a big help.
 
http://itunes.apple.com/app/mathstudio/id439121011?mt=8

Here's a good one, or so it seems. I'm still deciding if I want to buy it, however. My TI-83+ I've had since 1997 took a blow to the screen somehow (I think -- hard to describe what's going on with it) so I'm looking for a replacement and might just get MathStudio for my Android phone. I don't expect students will ever be able to use smartphone calculators on tests due to the whole internet/cheating thing, but I mostly just use my TI-36X Pro scientific calculator on tests anyway.

MathStudio or TI-89 Titanium or TI-nSpire CX CAS or HP-50...decisions, decisions.
 
I use the i41CX.

Hands down the best RPN calculator ever made was the HP-41C and this is the best iPhone emulation of it.
 
I like two apps very well, i41cx as noted above without the CAS, and WolframApha,(unmatched)
 

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