Mathify vs Minnow
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
Minnow
This minimalist app helps you capture key tasks and insights without overwhelming you. It offers a calm space for ideas and focus, with four distinct areas for managing your thoughts and progress. Enjoy a simple, natural experience with quick access and no intrusive reminders.
- Minimalist design
- Four distinct spaces (Now, Morrow, Gone, Flow)
- Smooth gestures and haptics
- Widgets for quick access
- No deadlines or reminders
- iCloud sync
- Data export as Markdown
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Minnow: Catch the fish, forget the net. Inspired by Zhuangzi's wisdom, Minnow isn't just a minimalist todo and jot app – it's your partner for a lighter way of living. It helps you capture the essential "fish" (key tasks or insights) and gently forget the "net" (the tool itself). It’s not your typical reminder app, nor a note-hoarding vault. If you, like us: crave focus over constant pings, prefer capturing points & sparks to rigid plans, and have a mind buzzing with ideas needing a calm space... then you might just love Minnow. Four Spaces: • Now: Where today's focus resides; as is Now, flow within. • Morrow: Where future thoughts gather; no thought for the Morrow. • Gone: Where completed things rest; gone, gone, gone beyond. • Flow: Where insights and ideas land; meaning found, words fade. Effortless Experience: • Simple: Clean design, helping you focus. • Natural: Smooth gestures, delightful haptics & sound. • Widgets: Quick access to Now & Flow on the go. • No Nagging: No deadlines, no reminders. Your flow, your rules. Data & Privacy: • iCloud Sync: Safe, seamless sync across your devices. • Private: No sign-up needed. Your data is yours alone. • Export: Export your data as Markdown files anytime, keeping you in control.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Minnow at 5.0 against Mathify's 4.6. Minnow also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 71%). Mathify's advantage is ratings volume (7 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Mathify sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Minnow sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Minnow holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Mathify's written reviews are positive against 100% of Minnow's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mathify | Minnow |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (7 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | Every 4 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 76 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hakob Grigoryan | 统伟 陈 |
Customer experience
Mathify
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In-app purchases
Mathify
- Standard$1.991 Month
- Professional$2.991 Month
- Expert$7.991 Month
Minnow
- Supreme Good Like Water$1.99
- Heart of a Newborn$2.99
- Heaven and Earth Endure$3.99









