# Mathify vs MathNotes

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Mathify | MathNotes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mathify-math-editor/id1549563845/reviews)** | [4.5 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mathnotes-ai-notes-for-stem/id6751956086/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **8** |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 76 MB | 173 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hakob Grigoryan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1549564147) | [Mark Miller](https://appshunter.io/developer/1836539324) |

## What reviewers say

### Mathify

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mathify-math-editor/id1549563845)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Standard | $1.99 | per month |
| Professional | $2.99 | per month |
| Expert | $7.99 | per month |


### MathNotes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mathnotes-ai-notes-for-stem/id6751956086)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| iwrote Plus | $1.99 | per month |
| MathNotes Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| MathNotes Pro | $9.99 | per month |
| MathNotes Plus | $19.99 | per year |
| MathNotes Pro | $99.99 | per year |
| 1 Course Credit | $24.99 | one-time |
| 3 MathNotes Credits | $54.99 | one-time |
| 5 MathNotes Credits | $74.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*