# R Analyst vs MathNote

The clearest difference is price: MathNote at Free against R Analyst's $4.99. MathNote also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0). R Analyst's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (11 vs 1). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

MathNote is free to download; R Analyst costs $4.99 up front. MathNote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. R Analyst asks for nothing beyond the download.

MathNote holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: R Analyst has 11 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | R Analyst | MathNote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/r-analyst/id1173749340/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mathnote-for-research/id6766287782/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 35.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Monetization | Paid | **Freemium** |
| Size | 1.0 GB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.4** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [友辉 严](https://appshunter.io/developer/1083042860) | [Kihun Nam](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896267048) |

## What reviewers say

### R Analyst

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/r-analyst/id1173749340)

This app provides a powerful R language engine for executing code directly on your device without needing a backend server. It includes a code editor with helpful features like keyword auto-completion and syntax highlighting, along with a comprehensive set of built-in packages.

**Highlights:** On-device R language execution, Code editor with auto-complete, Syntax highlighting, Includes 30+ built-in R packages, Help command for documentation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### MathNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mathnote-for-research/id6766287782)

A document editor for researchers and students that supports live rendering of LaTeX and Markdown notes with full math capabilities. It integrates with AI apps, allowing you to bundle notes, photos, and PDFs for analysis and verification.

**Highlights:** Live preview with KaTeX math rendering, LaTeX and Markdown editing, Attach photos and reference PDFs, LaTeX-friendly keyboard, Diff panel for change review, Ask AI for proof verification and reformatting, Customizable prompts for AI assistance

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ask AI Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Ask AI Annual | $12.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is R Analyst free?

R Analyst costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is MathNote free?

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

### Which has better reviews, R Analyst or MathNote?

MathNote is rated higher. R Analyst averages 3.0 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while MathNote averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do R Analyst or MathNote have ads?

Neither R Analyst nor MathNote shows ads.

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