# MathPad vs MathNotes

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MathNotes at 100% against MathPad's 17%. MathNotes also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.8) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 6 weeks). MathPad's advantage is iOS requirement (12.2 vs 15.1). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MathPad sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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.

MathNotes holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of MathPad's written reviews are positive against 100% of MathNotes's.

MathPad ships an update every 6 weeks, MathNotes every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MathPad | MathNotes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mathpad/id435087400/reviews) | **[4.5 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mathnotes-ai-notes-for-stem/id6751956086/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **8** |
| Positive reviews | 17.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 6 MB | 173 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.2** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ZurApps Research Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/369179442) | [Mark Miller](https://appshunter.io/developer/1836539324) |

## 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 |


### MathNotes

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

This app offers a comprehensive suite for STEM students, combining handwritten note-taking with powerful math solving capabilities. It features an AI tutor, graphing tools, and specialized calculators, all designed to aid in learning and organization. Notes can be compiled into professional documents and exported as PDFs.

**Highlights:** Handwritten note-taking with Apple Pencil, Photo-based math problem solver, 12 specialized calculators, AI tutor for homework help, PDF import and annotation, Offline functionality, Export to formatted PDFs

**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 MathPad free?

MathPad 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, MathPad or MathNotes?

MathNotes is rated higher. MathPad averages 1.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while MathNotes averages 4.5 from 8 ratings.

### Do MathPad or MathNotes have ads?

Neither MathPad nor MathNotes shows ads.

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

MathPad ships an update every 6 weeks, and MathNotes every 4 days. Most recently, MathPad was updated on October 21, 2026 and MathNotes on October 8, 2026.

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