# Mathpix Snip vs MarginNote 4

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mathpix Snip at none against MarginNote 4's 13. Mathpix Snip also leads on review sentiment (76% vs 58%) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). MarginNote 4's advantage is ratings volume (716 vs 141). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MarginNote 4 sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Mathpix Snip asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Mathpix Snip against 4.5 for MarginNote 4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MarginNote 4 has 716 ratings behind it against 141, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of Mathpix Snip's written reviews are positive against 58% of MarginNote 4's.

Mathpix Snip ships an update every 5 weeks, MarginNote 4 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mathpix Snip | MarginNote 4 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (141 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mathpix-snip/id1445642260/reviews) | [4.5 (716 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marginnote-4-ai-notesmindmap/id1531657269/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 141 | **716** |
| Positive reviews | **76.0% of reviews** | 58.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 53 MB | 330 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mathpix](https://appshunter.io/developer/1075870729) | [Beijing Yunsi Software Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/723205556) |

## What reviewers say

### Mathpix Snip

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mathpix-snip/id1445642260)

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.

**Highlights:** Handwriting to editable Markdown, Convert equations to LaTeX, Searchable PDF creation, Cross-device syncing, Export to DOCX, LaTeX, Overleaf

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### MarginNote 4

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marginnote-4-ai-notesmindmap/id1531657269)

This app integrates reading, note-taking, mind mapping, and flashcards into a unified study environment. It supports active learning with features like study sets, book compilation, and dual-article views. Enhance your understanding with visual learning tools and AI-powered content extraction for long-term memory retention.

**Highlights:** Integrated reading, note-taking, mind mapping, and flashcards, Quick Extend Note and Handwriting Layers for annotation, Study Set for organizing PDFs, EPUBs, videos, and audio, Mind Map and Concept Diagram for visual learning, AI Content Detection for formula and chart extraction, FSRS spaced-repetition algorithm for reviews, iCloud sync across Apple devices

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscription to MAX (Monthly) | $1.99 | per month |
| Subscription to MAX (3 months) | $4.99 | per 3 months |
| Subscription to MAX (6 months) | $7.99 | per 6 months |
| Subscription to MAX (Annually) | $12.99 | per year |
| MarginNote Max Annual | $16.99 | per year |
| 14 days Free Trial | Free | one-time |
| Upgrade to PRO from MN3(iOS) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock PRO Forever (New) | $12.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to MAX from MN3(macOS) | $19.99 | one-time |
| Unlock MAX based on PRO | $39.99 | one-time |
| Unlock MAX based on PRO (New) | $40.00 | one-time |
| Unlock MAX Forever (New) | $51.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful features
- 📚 Great for academic/research use
- 👍 Useful note-taking and organization
- 🖊️ Improved handwriting and annotation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and crashes frequently
- 🕰️ Slow and laggy sync between devices
- 🤯 Steep learning curve, poor documentation
- 💰 Expensive upgrade from previous version

**Reported bugs**

- Disappearing annotations when using extend function
- Inability to restore accidentally deleted mind maps
- Inconsistent behavior with PDF file management

**Requested features**

- Improved iCloud/cloud sync reliability
- More intuitive and user-friendly interface
- Better support for external document libraries
- Ability to disable auto-excerpt selection


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mathpix Snip free?

Mathpix Snip is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is MarginNote 4 free?

MarginNote 4 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Mathpix Snip or MarginNote 4?

Mathpix Snip and MarginNote 4 are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 141 and 716 ratings respectively.

### Do Mathpix Snip or MarginNote 4 have ads?

Neither Mathpix Snip nor MarginNote 4 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mathpix Snip or MarginNote 4?

Mathpix Snip ships an update every 5 weeks, and MarginNote 4 every 3 weeks. Most recently, Mathpix Snip was updated on October 15, 2026 and MarginNote 4 on October 17, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*