Comparison

SymEditor vs Noting Pro

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

Noting Pro

Create stunning vector notes with gradient ink and pressure-sensitive tools. Features include shape recognition, layers, PDF annotation, and iCloud sync. Unlock all features with a one-time purchase.

Highlights
  • Vector gradient ink strokes
  • Pressure-sensitive pens and erasers
  • Shape recognition and editing
  • Layer system for organization
  • PDF annotation with editable gradients
  • iCloud sync across devices
  • Smart laser pointer with lasso selection
Features
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NotingPro is a professional handwritten note-taking and PDF annotation app designed exclusively for iPad. Say goodbye to pixelated edges. Powered by our proprietary low-latency vector ink engine, NotingPro lets you write stunningly beautiful strokes with natural gradients and realistic brush character right on your iPad. Even when zoomed in 20x, your notes remain sharp, clear, and distortion-free. Say no to expensive long-term subscriptions! NotingPro uses a one-time purchase model, giving you the purest and most efficient paperless writing experience. [Ultra-Smooth Writing Experience]** - Proprietary vector ink engine: Low latency, incredibly fluid, and works with Apple Pencil pressure sensitivity to effortlessly create elegant stroke variations. - Versatile brush library: Offers fountain pen, pencil, art pen, sketch pen, and a variety of markup pens, with adjustable opacity and thickness. - Signature gradient colors: Freely set start and end colors to write gorgeous gradient text; supports saving frequently used color palettes and syncing them across devices. - Smart laser pointer: Not only writes across pages and changes color on the fly, but also fits geometric shapes — a perfect tool for presentations and annotations. [Powerful PDF and Layout Processing] - All-in-one PDF annotation: Supports long-press excerpting, line highlighting, wavy underlines, and translation. Annotation content also supports gradient colors and secondary editing. - Multi-level outlines and bookmarks: Easily handle thick textbooks; supports margin expansion, so note-taking is no longer confined to the original page layout. - Flexible page management: Insert various A4 paper templates (yellow/black/white backgrounds), add unlimited pages, write across pages, rearrange page order, and support both vertical and horizontal scrolling. [Advanced Tools & Pro-Level Play] - Layer management: Just like professional drawing software, support creating, drag-to-reorder, merging, and deleting layers. - Super lasso and fill: Drag to select content across pages, move, scale, and rotate in one step; one-tap intelligent fill for enclosed areas. - Multimedia insertion: Insert multiple images (drag, drop, and scale across pages) as well as text boxes with keyboard input. - For the detail-obsessed: Customizable delete actions, invisible tape for memory aid (tap to show/hide), and unlimited undo/redo. **[Secure Sync & Multi-Screen Collaboration]** - iCloud real-time sync: Notes are securely saved in your cloud, seamlessly connected across all your devices. - Split View and multi-window: Support opening multiple windows on iPad, allowing you to read literature and take notes side by side, doubling your efficiency. - Easy sharing: Import PDFs directly from the system share sheet, and export beautifully formatted PDFs with one tap to share with others. **[About Free Trial & Unlocking] - To ensure a great experience, NotingPro offers a free trial version. - Free tier limits: You can create up to 5 notes in total (each note can have up to 5 pages and layers). - Kind reminder: The limit is lifetime cumulative; deleting created notes does not restore the quota. We recommend using it to deeply explore the core features. [Lifetime Purchase, No Subscriptions] Just one payment permanently unlocks all limitations and powerful future updates! Now available at a launch half-price promotion — only ¥15.0 (original price ¥30.0) to own this all-in-one note-taking powerhouse. [Contact Us] The developer's progress depends on your genuine feedback. If you have any suggestions while using the app, feel free to reach out to us anytime! Bilibili / Xiaohongshu: NotingPro

Screenshots

SymEditor4 screens
Noting Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Noting Pro at 75% against SymEditor's 0%. Noting Pro also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly) and rating (4.4 vs 4.0). SymEditor's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). 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 Noting Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Noting Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of SymEditor's written reviews are positive against 75% of Noting Pro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SymEditor ships an update monthly, Noting Pro every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
SymEditor versus Noting Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSymEditorNoting Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (2 ratings)4.4 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings28 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB116 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBeijing Xingxinghai Technology Co., Ltd裕坤 张

Customer experience

SymEditor

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

Noting Pro

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

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
1 purchases

Noting Pro

One-time1
  • Noting Pro专业版 - 永久解锁$1.99

Questions

Is SymEditor free?
SymEditor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Noting Pro free?
Noting Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SymEditor or Noting Pro?
Noting Pro is rated higher. SymEditor averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Noting Pro averages 4.4 from 8 ratings.
Do SymEditor or Noting Pro have ads?
Neither SymEditor nor Noting Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SymEditor or Noting Pro?
SymEditor ships an update monthly, and Noting Pro every 3 days. Most recently, SymEditor was updated on June 1, 2026 and Noting Pro on September 13, 2026.

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