Comparison

SymEditor vs Mathify

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SymEditor

This application provides a visual and interactive way to create complex mathematical and scientific formulas. It supports a wide range of symbols and functions, and allows for easy sharing and integration with document editing software.

Highlights
  • Interactive visual formula editing
  • Support for multiple symbols and functions
  • LaTeX, Png, Svg, and MathML export
  • Integration with Word and WPS
  • LaTeX command and code editing
  • System and hardware keyboard support
Features
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Symeditor is a completely new formula editor, which is suitable for people in education, teaching, scientific research institutions, engineering and other fields, easy to write complex mathematical and physical formulas and symbols, a necessary tool for science students! Features: 1. Fully interactive and visual formula editing 2. Easy to learn, easy to control 3. Support multiple symbols and powerful functions Common, arrow, Greek character, geometric symbol, relation symbol, set, matrix, integral, etc 4. Support to share latex, Png, Svg and MathML, cooperate with word, markdown and other document editing 5. Support latex command 6. Support latex and MathML code editing and execution 7. Supports system input method and hardware keyboard 8. Support working with Word and WPS Download this app now and write math formulas with ease! Important tips: 1. Subscript input: start with '_' 2. Superscript input: start with '^' 3. Latex command input: start with '\' and end with enter Terms of use: https://mathfuns.com/servagree?app=symeditor Privacy Policy: https://mathfuns.com/policy?app=symeditor Contact us: Website: www.mathfuns.com Mailbox: mathfuns@hotmail.com Sina Weibo: Mathfuns

About

Mathify

This app allows users to create and solve complex math equations using AI. It supports various input methods, including handwriting recognition and image capture, and can export documents to multiple formats. Get step-by-step solutions and calculate results with external tools.

Highlights
  • AI-powered equation editor
  • Handwriting recognition
  • Image-based formula capture (OCR)
  • Step-by-step solutions
  • Export to PDF and DOCX
  • WolframAlpha integration
Features
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AI powered document style math/equation editor and solver allowing you to - Create STEM documents and export to pdf, docx (coming soon) and other formats - AI chat to generate documents or step by step solutions - Capture advanced math formulas with high precision using image upload, direct sharing from your photo library, or real-time camera capture powered by OCR (Optical Character Recognition). - AI powered handwriting recognition with live previews (stylus drawing) - Creating advanced math formulas fast and intuitively - Sharing images as SVG, PNG, JPEG formats - Calculate results in WolframAlpha. - Step by step solutions using LLM -For multi-language use text input -For greek symbols include greek in your native keyboard. -To select formula longpress on a formula or text. -To activate zoom using pinch gestures tap with two fingers then start to zoom. To deactivate zoom mode tap with single finger. -For power or index (superscript, subscript) use '_' (underscore) for sub and '^' for super scripts. For Big Operators (integrals, sum, product ....) choose type of limits and to add limits press '_' (underscore) for lower limit and '^' for upper limit.

Screenshots

SymEditor4 screens
Mathify4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mathify at 71% against SymEditor's 0%. Mathify also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.0) and update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly). SymEditor's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SymEditor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Mathify sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Mathify holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of SymEditor's written reviews are positive against 71% of Mathify's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SymEditor ships an update monthly, Mathify every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
SymEditor versus Mathify: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSymEditorMathify
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (2 ratings)4.6 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews71.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings27 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB85 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBeijing Xingxinghai Technology Co., LtdHakob Grigoryan

Customer experience

SymEditor

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

Mathify

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

SymEditor

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly membership$1.991 Month
  • Half year membership$9.496 Months
  • Year membership3 Days trial$16.491 Year
3 purchases

Mathify

Subscriptions3
  • Standard$0.991 Month
  • Gold$1.991 Month
  • Platinum$5.991 Month

Questions

Is SymEditor free?
SymEditor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mathify free?
Mathify is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SymEditor or Mathify?
Mathify is rated higher. SymEditor averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Mathify averages 4.6 from 7 ratings.
Do SymEditor or Mathify have ads?
Neither SymEditor nor Mathify shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SymEditor or Mathify?
SymEditor ships an update monthly, and Mathify every 4 days. Most recently, SymEditor was updated on September 17, 2026 and Mathify on September 27, 2026.

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