# MathPad vs Math Notes

The clearest difference is rating: Math Notes at 3.6 against MathPad's 1.8. Math Notes also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (21 vs 5). MathPad's advantage is monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and review sentiment (18% vs 0%). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 and Math Notes sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Math Notes holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 1.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 21 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 18% of MathPad's written reviews are positive against 0% of Math Notes'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, Math Notes fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MathPad | Math Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mathpad/id435087400/reviews) | **[3.6 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/math-notes-solver-and-editor/id6474252913/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **21** |
| Positive reviews | **18.4% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Subscription |
| Size | 6 MB | 624 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.2** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ZurApps Research Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/369179442) | [Kairoos Solutions SL](https://appshunter.io/developer/978066434) |

## 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 |


### Math Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/math-notes-solver-and-editor/id6474252913)

This app offers a specialized keyboard and editor for creating and managing mathematical expressions. It supports LaTeX, real-time rendering, and various export formats, making it ideal for students and professionals alike.

**Highlights:** Innovative Math Keyboard, Multiple Math Symbols, Real-Time Rendering, LaTeX Support, Save and Share, Export Options (PDF, LaTeX, HTML, etc.), PDF Reader and Editor

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Math Notes Full Unlock with AI | $3.99 | per month |
| Math Editor Full Upgrade | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MathPad free?

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

### Is Math Notes free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MathPad or Math Notes?

Math Notes is rated higher. MathPad averages 1.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Math Notes averages 3.6 from 21 ratings.

### Do MathPad or Math Notes have ads?

Neither MathPad nor Math Notes shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MathPad or Math Notes?

MathPad ships an update every 6 weeks, and Math Notes fortnightly. Most recently, MathPad was updated on September 30, 2026 and Math Notes on September 25, 2026.

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