Comparison

Mathify vs MathNotes

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

MathNotes

This app offers a comprehensive suite of tools for STEM students, combining handwritten note-taking with advanced math solving capabilities. It features an AI tutor, multiple calculators, and PDF annotation, all designed to streamline studying and problem-solving.

Highlights
  • Handwritten notes with Apple Pencil/finger
  • Photo-based problem solving
  • 12 specialized calculators
  • AI tutor for homework help
  • PDF import and annotation
  • Offline functionality
Features
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The all-in-one math solver and study app. MathNotes combines Desmos-like graphing, Symbolab-like step-by-step solving, 12 specialized calculators, an AI tutor, and beautiful handwritten notes, all in one place. Write naturally - Handwrite with Apple Pencil or your finger, no keyboard needed - Keep notes handwritten or compile to publication-ready documents Solve anything - Snap a photo of any problem for instant solutions, graphs, and step-by-step explanations - 12 built-in calculators: graphing, scientific, matrix, symbolic, unit converter, and more - AI-powered help that actually understands your work Stay organized - Unlimited notebooks and folders - Tag definitions, theorems, and formulas to build your own knowledge base - Import, annotate, and markup PDFs and textbooks - Export beautiful, perfectly formatted PDFs Built for students - Privacy-first: your notes are encrypted and never used for AI training - Works offline - One app replaces Desmos, Symbolab, Photomath, and your note-taking app Subscription - Plus unlocks unlimited notes, cloud sync, and other basic features. Premium unlocks the AI chat, agentic LaTeX editor, and cloud sync. Everything else: notes, all 12 calculators, PDF support: is free with limited use. Try Premium free for 7 days! Terms of Use: https://mathnotes.io/terms Privacy Policy: https://mathnotes.io/privacy

Screenshots

Mathify4 screens
MathNotes4 screens

Verdict

The call

Mathify and MathNotes both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of MathNotes's written reviews are positive against 71% of Mathify's. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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 MathNotes sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Mathify against 4.5 for MathNotes. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 8 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of Mathify's written reviews are positive against 100% of MathNotes's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Mathify versus MathNotes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMathifyMathNotes
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (7 ratings) — better4.5 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings78 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size76 MB173 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHakob GrigoryanMark Miller

Customer experience

Mathify

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

MathNotes

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews1 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
8 purchases

MathNotes

Subscriptions5
  • iwrote Plus7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • MathNotes Premium7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • MathNotes Pro7 Days trial$9.991 Month
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  • MathNotes Plus7 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • MathNotes Pro7 Days trial$99.991 Year
One-time3
  • 1 Course Credit$24.99
  • 3 MathNotes Credits$54.99
  • 5 MathNotes Credits$74.99

Questions

Is Mathify free?
Mathify is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MathNotes free?
MathNotes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Mathify or MathNotes?
Mathify is rated higher. Mathify averages 4.6 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while MathNotes averages 4.5 from 8 ratings.
Do Mathify or MathNotes have ads?
Neither Mathify nor MathNotes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mathify or MathNotes?
Mathify ships an update every 4 days, and MathNotes every 4 days. Most recently, Mathify was updated on November 3, 2026 and MathNotes on November 5, 2026.

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