iformula vs Math Editor
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iformula
This app is a comprehensive math learning platform for students and professionals. It offers a vast library of over 1000 math equations and topics, along with features like search, note-taking, and bookmarking. It aims to eliminate the need for physical math textbooks.
- 1000+ math equations and topics
- Full-featured search functionality
- Note-taking system
- Bookmarking for favorite equations
- Dual language support (English & German)
- Dark mode support
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iformula (free version) is much more than a simple math equation library app like other apps, it is a math productive learning platform and has become a standard for higher math education at schools and universities ! iformula was specially developed for academic students, engineers, high school students, math course students and for math home schooling and distance learning, as well as a refresher for scientist with higher mathematics skills and all people, who are interested in math. Failing an exam or can't go on with your calculations, because not knowing an equation, belong to the past ! iformula (free version) app includes the following functions: ► Math equation topics, more than 1000 of math equations included: * Areas, Planes * Binomials * Complex Numbers * Constants * Derive * Differential Equation * Fractions * Geometric Constructions * Graphic Functions * Greek Alphabet * Logarithm * Much more math topics & functions are available in formula pro app version - ► App functions: * Full featured equation and math topics search functionality (search for thousands of math topics) * Notes system for important equation notes * Bookmarking system for your favorite equations ! * Full app dual language support: English & German * Search for all topics and categories * Dark mode support ! All math formulas and functions are included in the app no need to download anything ! There is no need of carrying around heavy paper mathematics library books anymore - iformula is your right choice ! This app does not include any annoying advertisement !! That powerful validation, and our reputation for safety, durability, reliability, and ease of use, has also driven our consumer dedication further than ever anticipated. Moving forward, our commitment to "Perfection" remains steadfast: We will never compromise quality. We will continue to invest tremendous resources in the technology and talent necessary to improve our products wherever possible; and we will always strive to deliver maximum customer satisfaction! Exclusion of liability ! Exclusion of warranty and guarantee !
Math Editor
Create and organize mathematical notes and presentations with a user-friendly interface. Input complex notations, import or create images, and utilize voice commands. Export documents as PDFs or images, and generate LaTeX strings.
- Enter complex mathematical notations
- Import and create images with built-in editor
- Handwritten notes optimized for Apple Pencil
- Create documents with rich formatting
- Voice commands and custom shortcuts
- Export to PDF and image formats
- Generate LaTeX strings
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Create, customize and organize Math notes and presentations with friendly interface: • Enter fractions, square roots, exponents, subscripts, integrals, sums, products, limits, piecewise functions, matrices, and most other mathematical notations. • Import images from external sources, or create them with built in image editor. • Take handwritten notes with the image editor, optimized for Apple Pencil. • Create documents with headers, text content, formulas, matrices, images and written notes. Highlight, color code and choose from different fonts. • Use Apple’s Voice recognition plus Math Editor’s voice commands. Create your own voice and keyboard commands for formulas or matrices. • Convert documents into PDF format or image format and export the files. • Generate LaTeX strings from your typed entries. View string blocks between matching LaTeX delimiters. • Create presentations, record and export presentation videos. • Save your work on your device and in iCloud. Synchronize data between devices. Made for students, teachers, tutors, engineers, scientists, and anyone who needs polished custom Math notes on iPhone/iPad. Help is available. Dark mode is supported. We welcome feedback: graphmath@aol.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Math Editor at 5.0 against iformula's 4.0. Math Editor also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Math Editor holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively.
iformula ships an update every 2 months, Math Editor every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iformula | Math Editor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 69.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 16.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 59 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tobias Werner | Eteri Byazrova |
Customer experience
iformula
Math Editor
In-app purchases
iformula
No in-app purchases
Math Editor
No in-app purchases








