# xFormula vs Math Editor

The clearest difference is rating: Math Editor at 5.0 against xFormula's 3.9. Math Editor also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). xFormula's advantage is ratings volume (55 vs 4). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. xFormula sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Math Editor asks for nothing beyond the download.

Math Editor holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: xFormula has 55 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

xFormula ships an update every 3 weeks, Math Editor every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | xFormula | Math Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (55 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xformula-equation-editor/id1477136751/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/math-editor/id6743057272/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **55** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 84.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 56 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.1** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [煦 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/494537607) | [Eteri Byazrova](https://appshunter.io/developer/1579097115) |

## What reviewers say

### xFormula

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xformula-equation-editor/id1477136751)

Create and edit mathematical equations with a visual interface. Export your work as images, LaTeX, MathML, or UnicodeMath for use in documents and presentations. Features include image recognition, formula libraries, and custom keyboards.

**Highlights:** Visual equation editing, Export to image, LaTeX, MathML, UnicodeMath, Image recognition for formulas, Organized formula libraries, Customizable keyboard for symbols, Keyboard extension for other apps

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro 1 Month (Auto-Renewable) | $1.99 | per month |
| Advanced (Lifetime) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Basic (Lifetime) | $11.99 | one-time |
| Pro (Lifetime) | $18.99 | one-time |


### Math Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/math-editor/id6743057272)

Create and organize mathematical notes and presentations with a user-friendly interface. Input complex notations, import or create images, and utilize voice commands. Export documents as PDFs or images, and generate LaTeX strings.

**Highlights:** Enter complex mathematical notations, Import and create images with built-in editor, Handwritten notes optimized for Apple Pencil, Create documents with rich formatting, Voice commands and custom shortcuts, Export to PDF and image formats, Generate LaTeX strings

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is xFormula free?

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

### Is Math Editor free?

Math Editor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, xFormula or Math Editor?

Math Editor is rated higher. xFormula averages 3.9 out of 5 from 55 ratings, while Math Editor averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do xFormula or Math Editor have ads?

Neither xFormula nor Math Editor shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, xFormula or Math Editor?

xFormula ships an update every 3 weeks, and Math Editor every 3 days. Most recently, xFormula was updated on September 24, 2026 and Math Editor on September 9, 2026.

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