# xFormula vs MyScript Math

The clearest difference is review sentiment: xFormula at 85% against MyScript Math's 24%. MyScript Math's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 3.9). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. xFormula sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and MyScript Math sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MyScript Math holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 55 and 62 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 85% of xFormula's written reviews are positive against 24% of MyScript Math's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

xFormula ships an update every 3 weeks, MyScript Math every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | xFormula | MyScript Math |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (55 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xformula-equation-editor/id1477136751/reviews) | **[4.5 (62 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myscript-math-solve-and-plot/id6743237855/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 55 | **62** |
| Positive reviews | **84.7% of reviews** | 24.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 56 MB | 296 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [煦 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/494537607) | [MyScript](https://appshunter.io/developer/446368119) |

## 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 |


### MyScript Math

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myscript-math-solve-and-plot/id6743237855)

This app functions as a handwriting graphing calculator, allowing users to write and solve math problems, plot functions, and utilize variables. It offers AI-powered step-by-step guidance and editing tools like a scratch-to-erase feature.

**Highlights:** Handwritten equation solving, Interactive function plotting, Variable definition and usage, AI-powered step-by-step solutions, Scratch-to-erase editing, LaTeX export

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MyScript Math – Full Access | $1.99 | per month |
| MyScript Math – Full Access | $7.99 | per year |
| MyScript Math – Full Access | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is xFormula free?

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

### Is MyScript Math free?

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

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

MyScript Math is rated higher. xFormula averages 3.9 out of 5 from 55 ratings, while MyScript Math averages 4.5 from 62 ratings.

### Do xFormula or MyScript Math have ads?

Neither xFormula nor MyScript Math shows ads.

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

xFormula ships an update every 3 weeks, and MyScript Math every 11 days. Most recently, xFormula was updated on September 24, 2026 and MyScript Math on September 22, 2026.

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