# MathPad vs Symbol Keyboard

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Symbol Keyboard at 78% against MathPad's 17%. Symbol Keyboard also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.8) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). MathPad's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.2 vs 15.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MathPad sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Symbol Keyboard asks for nothing beyond the download.

Symbol Keyboard holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Symbol Keyboard has 7.3K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of MathPad's written reviews are positive against 78% of Symbol Keyboard's.

MathPad ships an update every 6 weeks, Symbol Keyboard every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | MathPad | Symbol Keyboard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mathpad/id435087400/reviews) | **[4.6 (7.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/symbol-keyboard-2000-plus-signs/id477971673/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **7.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 17.3% of reviews | **78.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 6 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.2** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ZurApps Research Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/369179442) | [山 钟](https://appshunter.io/developer/798031313) |

## 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 |


### Symbol Keyboard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/symbol-keyboard-2000-plus-signs/id477971673)

Access over 2000 unique Unicode symbols and characters with this app. It provides additional keyboards to easily insert special signs into your messages and documents.

**Highlights:** Over 2000 symbols, Extra keyboards, Unicode characters, Easy symbol insertion

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Wide variety of symbols and fonts
- 👍 Easy to use and copy/paste
- 💡 Useful for customizing text and bios

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Ads and in-app purchases
- 🔒 Concerns about privacy and security
- 👎 Not integrated as a keyboard

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes
- Symbols not working outside the app
- Compatibility issues with older devices

**Requested features**

- Add keyboard integration
- Improve search and organization
- Expand symbol and font library


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MathPad free?

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

### Is Symbol Keyboard free?

Symbol Keyboard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MathPad or Symbol Keyboard?

Symbol Keyboard is rated higher. MathPad averages 1.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Symbol Keyboard averages 4.6 from 7.3K ratings.

### Do MathPad or Symbol Keyboard have ads?

Symbol Keyboard shows ads; MathPad does not.

### Which is updated more often, MathPad or Symbol Keyboard?

MathPad ships an update every 6 weeks, and Symbol Keyboard every 2 weeks. Most recently, MathPad was updated on October 23, 2026 and Symbol Keyboard on October 23, 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.*