Comparison

Mathify vs HourglassInteractive

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

Head to head
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.

About

HourglassInteractive

Features
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Take back control of your time — and your peace of mind. **HourglassInteractive (HI)** is a mindful productivity app designed to help you work with intention, protect your energy, and stay focused without falling into the burnout trap. Choose how you want to work: use a simple **Hourglass** to structure your time, or create **Tasks**, select what matters, and launch a personalized **Session** with dedicated Work and Rest periods. ### Your Time, Your Way Create Tasks and organize them with Tags, making it easier to focus on what matters and find your work later. ### Simple, Focused Sessions Turn your Tasks into a Session in just a few taps. Assign Work and Rest durations, then let HI guide your flow from start to finish. ### Records, Now Free Your **Records** give you a detailed view of the time you've invested in your Tasks, organized through Tags. See where your time actually goes and build a clearer picture of your work. ### Smarter Insights with Apple Intelligence On compatible devices, **Apple Intelligence** helps transform your weekly Records into a personalized report. If Apple Intelligence isn't available or enabled, HI still generates a computed weekly report so you never miss your insights. ### Reliable Notifications Local notifications keep your Sessions on track, with improved timing accuracy to make sure you know when it's time to work, rest, or move on. ### Stay in the Moment With **Live Activities and Dynamic Island**, keep an eye on your active Session at a glance on iPhone and iPad — without constantly reopening the app. **Available as a paid feature.** ### Built Again, From the Ground Up HI has been completely rebuilt to deliver a cleaner, smoother, and more refined experience across your Apple devices — including **macOS**. HourglassInteractive is more than a productivity app. It's a companion for working with intention, creating healthier rhythms, understanding where your time goes, and making space for what truly moves you forward. **Work with intention. Rest with purpose. Find your flow.** Privacy Policy Link : https://octakey-interactive.com/privacy EULA Terms Link : https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Mathify4 screens
HourglassInteractive4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Mathify at every 4 days against HourglassInteractive's every 2 months. Mathify also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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 $0.99 per month and HourglassInteractive sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mathify ships an update every 4 days, HourglassInteractive every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Mathify versus HourglassInteractive: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMathifyHourglassInteractive
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size76 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHakob GrigoryanDAMIEN MICKAEL CHAILLOLEAU GRANA

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Mathify

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

HourglassInteractive

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Plan$2.991 Month
  • Semi-Annual Plan$14.996 Months
  • Annual Plan$26.991 Year

Questions

Is Mathify free?
Mathify is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HourglassInteractive free?
HourglassInteractive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Mathify or HourglassInteractive have ads?
Neither Mathify nor HourglassInteractive shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mathify or HourglassInteractive?
Mathify ships an update every 4 days, and HourglassInteractive every 2 months. Most recently, Mathify was updated on October 13, 2026 and HourglassInteractive on October 4, 2026.

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