Wolfram Alpha or Wolfram Course Assistant

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The discussion revolves around the comparison between the Wolfram Alpha app and the Wolfram Calculus Course Assistant app, particularly for users studying Calculus II. Users express curiosity about the specific benefits of the Course Assistant, questioning its necessity given that Wolfram Alpha has effectively met the needs of students in Calculus I to III. There is uncertainty regarding the additional features offered by the Course Assistant and why it is a paid app when Wolfram Alpha provides comprehensive functionality. One participant mentions reaching out to Wolfram for clarification but has not received a response. Overall, the conversation highlights a desire for clarity on the distinct advantages of the Course Assistant over the more general Wolfram Alpha app.
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Hi, i would like to get someone's opinion on an iOS app I've been looking into. I already own Wolfram Alpha and am curious as I'm taking Calculus II should i get the Calculus Course assistant from Wolfram and what is the difference between it and the regular Alpha?
 
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Dunno. I've mentored a number of students through Calculus 1-3. For them Wolfram Alpha served their needs very well. I'm not sure why Wolfram Course Assistant was added or what additional needs it serves. What have you wanted to do that you have not been able to do in Wolfram Alpha?
 
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Dunno. I've mentored a number of students through Calculus 1-3. For them Wolfram Alpha served their needs very well. I'm not sure why Wolfram Course Assistant was added or what additional needs it serves. What have you wanted to do that you have not been able to do in Wolfram Alpha?
I was just curious of why they have number of those course assistance's as paid apps price-er then the one that can do it all, the alpha. Sent them an email about it, no one responded so far.
 

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