# QuickNotes X vs MathNotes

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MathNotes at 100% against QuickNotes X's 38%. MathNotes also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 5 weeks) and rating (4.5 vs 4.3). QuickNotes X's advantage is ratings volume (3.8K vs 8). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. QuickNotes X sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 3 months and MathNotes sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MathNotes holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QuickNotes X has 3.8K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of QuickNotes X's written reviews are positive against 100% of MathNotes's.

QuickNotes X ships an update every 5 weeks, MathNotes every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | QuickNotes X | MathNotes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (3.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quicknotes-x-notes-ai-and-pdf/id1021085778/reviews) | **[4.5 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mathnotes-ai-notes-for-stem/id6751956086/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.8K** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 38.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 354 MB | 173 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alessandro Sassi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1493314059) | [Mark Miller](https://appshunter.io/developer/1836539324) |

## What reviewers say

### QuickNotes X

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quicknotes-x-notes-ai-and-pdf/id1021085778)

This app offers a fluid and precise note-taking experience with a custom vector ink engine, voice recording synced to writing, and ML-powered shape recognition. Organize notes with notebooks and folders, protect them with passwords and biometrics, and sync seamlessly across devices via iCloud. Mark up PDFs and presentations, and customize your notes with various tools and templates.

**Highlights:** Vector ink engine for fluid writing, Voice recording synced to notes, ML-powered shape recognition, Notebook and folder organization, Password and biometric protection, PDF and presentation annotation, iCloud sync across devices

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cloud & ML Pack | $0.99 | per 3 months |
| Covers Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Templates Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| QuickNotes X AI: 50000 Tokens | $0.99 | one-time |
| QuickNotes X AI: 100000 Tokens | $1.99 | one-time |
| Notebooks & Folders Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tools Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| QuickNotes X AI: 300000 Tokens | $3.99 | one-time |
| QuickNotes X Pro | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pro Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| QuickNotes X AI: 500000 Tokens | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Intuitive and easy to use
- 📚 Helpful for organizing notes
- 🎨 Variety of paper templates and pens
- 🔊 Voice recording feature
- ⚡️ Smooth writing experience with Apple Pencil

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Limited functionality without paying for pro version
- 🐛 Glitches, crashes, and data loss issues
- 💭 Handwriting can appear blurry or distorted
- 🖋️ Lack of palm rejection when writing
- 📁 Inability to reorder or move pages

**Reported bugs**

- Notes randomly disappearing or becoming corrupted
- Pen input not registering correctly or lagging
- Unexpected page flipping or navigation issues
- Syncing problems between devices

**Requested features**

- Add text typing option for those with poor handwriting
- Implement cloud sync and cross-device access
- Include more customization options like templates and colors
- Improve shape recognition and drawing tools
- Allow rearranging and organizing of pages/notebooks


### MathNotes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mathnotes-ai-notes-for-stem/id6751956086)

This app offers a comprehensive suite for STEM students, combining handwritten note-taking with powerful math solving capabilities. It features an AI tutor, graphing tools, and specialized calculators, all designed to aid in learning and organization. Notes can be compiled into professional documents and exported as PDFs.

**Highlights:** Handwritten note-taking with Apple Pencil, Photo-based math problem solver, 12 specialized calculators, AI tutor for homework help, PDF import and annotation, Offline functionality, Export to formatted PDFs

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| iwrote Plus | $1.99 | per month |
| MathNotes Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| MathNotes Pro | $9.99 | per month |
| MathNotes Plus | $19.99 | per year |
| MathNotes Pro | $99.99 | per year |
| 1 Course Credit | $24.99 | one-time |
| 3 MathNotes Credits | $54.99 | one-time |
| 5 MathNotes Credits | $74.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is QuickNotes X free?

QuickNotes X is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is MathNotes free?

MathNotes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, QuickNotes X or MathNotes?

MathNotes is rated higher. QuickNotes X averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3.8K ratings, while MathNotes averages 4.5 from 8 ratings.

### Do QuickNotes X or MathNotes have ads?

Neither QuickNotes X nor MathNotes shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, QuickNotes X or MathNotes?

QuickNotes X ships an update every 5 weeks, and MathNotes every 4 days. Most recently, QuickNotes X was updated on October 12, 2026 and MathNotes on October 8, 2026.

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