MyScript Calculator vs Math Notes
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MyScript Calculator
This app transforms your device into an interactive notepad for calculations. Simply write your math problems by hand, and it instantly provides results. Edit calculations with gestures, reuse past results, and export your work.
- Write calculations naturally
- Edit with gestures
- Drag and drop results
- Copy and export calculations
- Fraction display options
- Multi-line calculations
- Memory and history functions
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The new MyScript© Calculator 2 makes daily math fun and easy! Calculator 2 turns your device into an interactive piece of paper. Simply write a calculation and it gets you the result in real time. Develop it further with editing gestures or by adding new elements anywhere. Reuse previous results with drag and drop. Calculator 2 interprets everything you do on the fly. Calculator 2 is based on MyScript Interactive Ink®, the next step for digital ink. It is the successor of the award-winning first handwriting calculator. BENEFITS AND FEATURES · Write calculations in an intuitive and natural way without a keyboard. · Erase easily by using scratch-out gestures to remove symbols and numbers. · Drag and drop numbers from and to the canvas, the memory bar or to an external app. · Copy your results to the clipboard or export them to other apps. · Fractions: Display results using decimals, fractions or mixed numbers. · Multi-line: Continue the same calculation on the next line or write several calculations on multiple lines. · Memory: Save results into memory. Reuse them anytime in your calculations. · History: Retrieve all your past calculations to reuse or export. SUPPORTED OPERATORS · Basic operations: +, -, ×, ÷, /, ·, : · Powers, roots, exponentials: 7², √, ∛, e³ · Miscellaneous operations: %, |5|, 3! · Brackets: ( ) · Trigonometry: sin, cos, tan, cot, cosh, sinh, tanh, coth · Inverse trigonometry: asin, acos, atan, acot, arcsin, arccos, arctan, arccot, acosh, asinh, atanh, acoth, arcosh, arsinh, artanh, arcoth · Logarithms: ln, log · Constants: π, e, phi
Math Notes
This app offers a specialized keyboard and editor for creating and managing mathematical expressions. It supports LaTeX, real-time rendering, and various export formats, making it ideal for students and professionals alike.
- Innovative Math Keyboard
- Multiple Math Symbols
- Real-Time Rendering
- LaTeX Support
- Save and Share
- Export Options (PDF, LaTeX, HTML, etc.)
- PDF Reader and Editor
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Welcome to Math Notes, the cutting-edge text editor that's transforming the way you interact with mathematical expressions on your device. Whether you're a student, educator, researcher, or a math enthusiast, Math Notes is designed to make your mathematical writing intuitive and efficient. Main Key Features * Innovative Math Keyboard: Custom-built for mathematical input, allowing easy typing of equations and formulas. Traditional keyboards are no match for our math-specific keyboard. * Multiple Math Symbols: Long press on a key to reveal additional variants. For example, long pressing the 'a' key might show different forms of the letter used in various mathematical contexts. * Intuitive Interface: User-friendly and accessible for users of all ages and skill levels. * Real-Time Rendering: Your math expressions are beautifully formatted on the screen as you type. * Versatile Expression Management: Handles everything from simple arithmetic to complex calculus. * LaTeX Support: For the advanced users, input LaTeX commands for precise mathematical expressions. (Supports over 800 LaTeX commands) * Save and Share: Easily save your work and share it with others through various platforms. * Your Portable Math Assistant: Transform your iOS device into a powerful tool for all your math needs. * Export Options: Ability to export documents in various formats such as PDF, LaTeX, HTML, MathJSON, MathML, ASCII-Math or image files for easy sharing and compatibility with other platforms. * 4 Main Keyboard layouts: The default layouts include the most common math symbols. They are: numeric, symbols, alphabetic and greek letters. * Smart and powerful but easy to use PDF reader, editor and file manager. Organize your libraries and collections of PDF in unlimited folders and subfolders. Math Notes is designed for a wide range of users. Whether you're taking notes for a class, preparing a research paper, or exploring mathematical concepts, this app is your perfect companion. It simplifies mathematical writing, making it accessible and enjoyable. Privacy Policy http://www.noteswriter.com/Kairoos_Privacy_Policy.html EULA https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ This app requires users to have a subscription to unlock all the features after a 3-day risk-free trial.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: MyScript Calculator at 75% against Math Notes's 0%. MyScript Calculator also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). Math Notes's advantage is price (Free vs $2.99) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Math Notes is free to download; MyScript Calculator costs $2.99 up front. Math Notes sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. MyScript Calculator asks for nothing beyond the download.
MyScript Calculator holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MyScript Calculator has 1.5K ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of MyScript Calculator's written reviews are positive against 0% of Math Notes's.
MyScript Calculator ships an update every 3 weeks, Math Notes every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MyScript Calculator | Math Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.5 (1.5K ratings) — better | 3.5 (20 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 74.7% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1.5K — better | 20 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 300 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MyScript | Kairoos Solutions SL |
Customer experience
MyScript Calculator
Math Notes
Bugs and requests
MyScript Calculator
Reported bugs
3 issues- Incorrect calculation results for certain inputs
- Difficulty editing or correcting written expressions
- Inconsistent behavior when using the Apple Pencil
Requested features
5 requests- Add support for variables, equations, and advanced math functions
- Improve recognition of symbols, operators, and handwriting
- Increase writing space and allow scrolling/zooming
- Provide more customization options (e.g., font size, pen thickness)
- Integrate with other productivity apps (e.g., Notes, Nebo)
Math Notes
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
MyScript Calculator
No in-app purchases
Math Notes
- Math Notes Full Unlock with AI3 Days trial$3.991 Month
- Math Editor Full Upgrade$3.99
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