Math Derivatives vs Mathpix Snip
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Math Derivatives
Access a comprehensive list of common derivative formulas for various mathematical functions. Easily view derivative rules for basic, exponential, logarithmic, trigonometric, and hyperbolic functions, or display all formulas simultaneously. An upgrade option provides access to even more formulas.
- List of common derivative formulas
- Derivative rules for basic functions
- Exponential function derivatives
- Logarithmic function derivatives
- Trigonometric function derivatives
- Hyperbolic function derivatives
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Make maths easy with this app! This app contains a list of all common derivatives. Click on the formula to get the derivative. You can view derivative rules; basic, exponential, logarithmic, trigonometry and hyperbolic functions, or show all formulas at once. You can upgrade to the pro version for even more formulas.
Mathpix Snip
Transform handwritten notes and PDFs into editable, searchable documents. Convert images of equations into various formats like LaTeX. Sync your work across devices for seamless access.
- Handwriting to editable Markdown
- Convert equations to LaTeX
- Searchable PDF creation
- Cross-device syncing
- Export to DOCX, LaTeX, Overleaf
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Mathpix - the PDF and notes app for STEM researchers and professionals, powered by next generation OCR - Convert your handwriting to editable and searchable Markdown documents that can be exported to DOCX, LaTeX, Overleaf, or PDF, with our document conversion technology - Create searchable PDFs seamlessly with your camera with configurable image filters, that can be read, searched, exported, or downloaded on any device, including the Snip web app at snip.mathpix.com - The ultimate personal PDF and Notes cloud for researchers: your documents sync seamlessly across devices, including the Snip web app at snip.mathpix.com - Draw equations directly on your device or take pictures of them, and convert to LaTeX, MathML, Asciimath, Markdown, and more Website: mathpix.com Web app: snip.mathpix.com Twitter: @MathpixApp
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mathpix Snip at none against Math Derivatives's 1. Mathpix Snip also leads on ratings volume (141 vs 15). Math Derivatives's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 76%) and iOS requirement (11.3 vs 15.6). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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
Both are free to download. Math Derivatives sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Mathpix Snip asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Math Derivatives against 4.5 for Mathpix Snip. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mathpix Snip has 141 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Math Derivatives's written reviews are positive against 76% of Mathpix Snip's.
Math Derivatives ships an update every 2 months, Mathpix Snip every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.
| Parameter | Math Derivatives | Mathpix Snip |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (15 ratings) | 4.5 (141 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 76.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 15 | 141 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.3 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 53 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Electronial | Mathpix |
Customer experience
Math Derivatives
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In-app purchases
Math Derivatives
- Pro version$0.99
Mathpix Snip
No in-app purchases
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