Derive: Handwritten Math Notes

Derive: Handwritten Math Notes

AI recognition & a live tutor

26 ratings
19 reviews
Free
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Released
August 24, 2026
Updated
October 26, 2026
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This app provides an infinite canvas for handwritten math and science notes. It uses AI to recognize your handwriting, offering a live tutor for step-by-step assistance directly within your notes. Organize your work into notebooks that sync across devices.

✓Infinite canvas for note-taking
✓Handwritten math recognition
✓Live AI tutor for step-by-step help
✓Notebook and page organization
✓Cross-device syncing
✓Light, dark, and sepia themes
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What's New in Derive

1.3.15

October 26, 2026

Your ink saves in the moments it used to slip away. Ink written offline is kept on your iPad after a long time without a connection, and uploads when you reconnect. Strokes drawn while a page is still opening stay on the page. Every copy of a duplicated or pasted group reaches your other devices. Notebooks reconnect within a second of the network coming back. After a network drop, edits from your other devices and collaborators resume within about a second, instead of after up to 15 seconds. Curve fits plot every model: exponential, logarithmic, power, and sine fits draw their curve, and Auto picks the simplest curve your points support. Pen ink stays smooth when you zoom far in. Your pens, eraser, and shapes stay as you set them after a restart. Fixes: pasted items stay on top; a tap with the Line tool leaves nothing; PDF export draws Greek letters and maths symbols; graph readouts print plain numbers; Recent books lists the book you just wrote in first; signing out offline signs this iPad out. Send feedback through Settings or email matt@derivenotes.com.

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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

Derive Pro (Annual)

Everything in Derive, billed yearly.

$50.001 Year
7 Days trial
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User reviews

Highly Recommend!!

I’m a physics and math undergrad and I have loved this app so far. It is treating me well and the price is definitely worth it for the product. I really hope this gets more recognition so it stays up lol. Big fan!

It’s ok

I’m a college student in a STEM major, and decided to use the app after seeing it everywhere. I thought what a good idea! So I downloaded it and the main issue i’m having is the handwriting detection. It’s either super laggy and makes straight line when I wanted curves and isn’t smooth. Overall, 4/10 but great potential if It improves then this will definitely be my main notebook for class
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Not bad

Tried out the free week trial expecting it to not be great but was surprised at how „decent“ it is. The good parts of it is how some incorrect work/answers are easily picked up with understandable explanations. But the amount of bad things it has really doesn’t make it worth $10/month. When i’m writing sometimes it’ll delete stuff i just wrote. Other sections of the page will have duplicate lines on top of each other that I never wrote. The ai itself isn’t bad but it’s handwriting detection isn’t the best thinking 2s are 7s or 9s are 4s. Or sometimes it’ll think an answer to a completely separate question is the answer for another question and underline it as wrong. Not a bad app just needs a ton more work and maybe not $10/month
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Can’t even log in

I’m stuck on the login page where it’s like forces me to buy the derive pro subscription. I don’t want the pro subscription I just want to use the free version. Very disappointing because I was anticipating to use this app for a while.

not good

overpriced subscription at 700 rs a month, the app wouldnt even let me try the free version. it’s a waste of time downloading it, unless ure getting the subscription.

FAQ

What is Derive's learning methodology?

Derive's methodology centers on active learning through handwriting. It recognizes your math and provides a live tutor that integrates directly with your notes, offering step-by-step guidance as you work through problems.

How does Derive track user progress?

Derive focuses on organizing your work into notebooks and pages. While it doesn't offer formal progress tracking like a course, it allows you to review and build upon your handwritten notes and problem-solving steps.

Does Derive offer certifications?

Derive is a note-taking and study assistance tool, not an educational platform that provides certifications. Its primary function is to enhance the study process for math, science, and engineering subjects.

What is the pricing for Derive Pro?

Derive Pro offers monthly subscriptions at A$9.99 and annual subscriptions at A$101.99. Both options include a 7-day free trial. Prices are in Australian dollars and may vary by region.

How can I cancel my Derive subscription?

You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renew in your Apple Account settings after purchase. Auto-renewal must be turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period to avoid being charged for the next period.

What are the differences between Derive Pro tiers?

Derive Pro unlocks writing, editing, handwriting recognition, and the AI tutor. There is a single Derive Pro subscription that provides access to all these premium features.

Is Derive suitable for younger students?

Derive has an age rating of 4+. Its core functionality is designed for students tackling math, science, and engineering, making it most beneficial for high school and university levels.

How often is Derive updated?

The latest version of Derive is 1.1.0, which was last updated on August 19, 2026. While specific update frequency isn't detailed, this indicates ongoing development and support.