Comparison

Mathify vs ShiftCal

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

Head to head
About

Mathify

Create and edit STEM documents with an AI-powered math editor. Convert handwritten formulas to digital text, process PDFs, and generate step-by-step solutions. Export your work in various formats.

Highlights
  • AI-powered math equation editor
  • PDF processing and modification
  • Handwriting and image to formula conversion
  • Step-by-step solutions with AI
  • Export to PDF and image formats
  • 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 and other formats - PDF processor (upload PDF, select pages to modify, then export new PDF) * - 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 * * Free plan includes limited usage of these features. Higher limits and unlimited exports require a paid subscription (Standard, Professional or Expert), available as an auto-renewable in-app purchase. For current prices and the exact limits of each plan, open the Subscriptions/Paywall screen in the app by tapping "Upgrade" button at homepage. SUBSCRIPTIONS - Free: limited daily exports and AI usage, limited monthly OCR/handwriting and PDF processing - Standard, Professional, Expert: unlimited exports and higher monthly OCR, handwriting, PDF and daily AI limits Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in your App Store account settings. For more information check paywall TIPS -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.

About

ShiftCal

Easily create and manage personalized work schedules with automatic reminders and time tracking. Estimate your income and view your shifts in daily, weekly, or monthly formats. Syncs across devices for seamless access.

Highlights
  • Custom shift planning
  • Automatic shift notifications
  • Time tracking for hours worked
  • Pay calculation estimates
  • Multiple schedule views (daily, weekly, monthly)
  • Cross-device synchronization
Features
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Simplify Your Work Schedule with Shift Calendar! Whether you're a nurse, manager, or part-time worker, Employee Scheduling makes scheduling and tracking your shifts effortless. Stay organized, manage your hours, and never miss a shift again with our user-friendly tools. Key Features: Custom Shift Planning: Create and manage personalized shift schedules tailored to your needs. Automatic Notifications: Get reminders for upcoming shifts or overdue updates. Time Tracking Made Easy: Log your hours to track your work-life balance and productivity. Pay Calculation: Estimate your income based on logged hours and rates. Multiple Views: Access daily, weekly, and monthly schedules for quick overviews or detailed plans. Sync Across Devices: Keep your schedule updated and accessible wherever you are. Who is Calendar Planner for? Designed for professionals with dynamic work schedules, such as nurses, retail staff, hospitality workers, and anyone managing shifts. Why Choose Calendar Planner? Intuitive and easy to use. Stay on top of your schedule effortlessly. Save time and reduce stress with automated tools. Start organizing your workday smarter today with Calendar Planner. Download now and take control of your shifts! Please read term of use: https://thanhbkap.github.io/Employee-Scheduling-Term/

Screenshots

Mathify4 screens
ShiftCal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ShiftCal at 5.0 against Mathify's 4.6. ShiftCal also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 71%). Mathify's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Mathify sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and ShiftCal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ShiftCal holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Mathify's written reviews are positive against 100% of ShiftCal's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mathify ships an update every 4 days, ShiftCal every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Mathify versus ShiftCal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMathifyShiftCal
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (7 ratings)5.0 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings78 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size76 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHakob Grigoryannguyen thanh

Customer experience

Mathify

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

ShiftCal

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Mathify

Subscriptions3
  • Standard$1.991 Month
  • Professional$2.991 Month
  • Expert$7.991 Month
3 purchases

ShiftCal

Subscriptions2
  • One Month Premium3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • 1 Year Premium7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • First Pack$24.99

Questions

Is Mathify free?
Mathify is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ShiftCal free?
ShiftCal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Mathify or ShiftCal?
ShiftCal is rated higher. Mathify averages 4.6 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while ShiftCal averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.
Do Mathify or ShiftCal have ads?
Neither Mathify nor ShiftCal shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mathify or ShiftCal?
Mathify ships an update every 4 days, and ShiftCal every 3 weeks. Most recently, Mathify was updated on November 3, 2026 and ShiftCal on November 11, 2026.

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