# MathPad vs SymEditor

The clearest difference is rating: SymEditor at 4.0 against MathPad's 1.8. MathPad's advantage is review sentiment (18% vs 0%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MathPad sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and SymEditor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SymEditor holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 2 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 18% of MathPad's written reviews are positive against 0% of SymEditor's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

MathPad ships an update every 6 weeks, SymEditor monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MathPad | SymEditor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mathpad/id435087400/reviews) | **[4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/symeditor-formula-editor/id1494664746/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **18.4% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 6 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.2 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ZurApps Research Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/369179442) | [Beijing Xingxinghai Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1144065046) |

## What reviewers say

### MathPad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mathpad/id435087400)

Create professional-looking mathematical documents with ease. This app allows you to insert and format complex equations, geometric shapes, matrices, and text. It offers a specialized math keyboard and extensive sharing options.

**Highlights:** Automatic drawing and resizing of mathematical expressions, Editable geometric shapes with notations, Specialized math keyboard with shortcuts, Font size and color customization, iCloud synchronization for cross-device access, PDF export and email sharing, Secure document storage via ZurApps Vault

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PREMIUM Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| PREMIUM Subscription | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| PREMIUM Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| MathPad MultiDocs | $99.99 | one-time |


### SymEditor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/symeditor-formula-editor/id1494664746)

This application provides a visual and interactive way to create complex mathematical and scientific formulas. It supports a wide range of symbols and functions, and allows for easy sharing and integration with document editing software.

**Highlights:** Interactive visual formula editing, Support for multiple symbols and functions, LaTeX, Png, Svg, and MathML export, Integration with Word and WPS, LaTeX command and code editing, System and hardware keyboard support

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly membership | $1.99 | per month |
| Half year membership | $9.49 | per 6 months |
| Year membership | $16.49 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MathPad free?

MathPad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SymEditor free?

SymEditor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MathPad or SymEditor?

SymEditor is rated higher. MathPad averages 1.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while SymEditor averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do MathPad or SymEditor have ads?

Neither MathPad nor SymEditor shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MathPad or SymEditor?

MathPad ships an update every 6 weeks, and SymEditor monthly. Most recently, MathPad was updated on October 8, 2026 and SymEditor on September 17, 2026.

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