Comparison

Symbol Keyboard vs Math Notes

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Symbol Keyboard

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
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This app gives you extra keyboards with symbols. √ over 2000 symbols

About

Math Notes

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
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Math Notes is a math-focused editor for iPhone and iPad. Create interactive Math Notebooks where calculations, explanations, and graphs work together. Write equations with a dedicated math keyboard, work with math in Microsoft Word documents (.docx), add mathematical notes to PDFs, and create and compile LaTeX documents. Use AI to understand and solve mathematical content. It is designed for students, educators, researchers, engineers, scientists, architects, data analysts, finance professionals, and anyone who uses math to learn, plan, design, or solve problems. MATH NOTEBOOKS — CALCULATE AND EXPLORE • Combine text, equations, live calculations, and graphs on the same page • Define variables and functions, then reuse them in calculations below • Change a value and see dependent results and graphs update automatically • Add parameter sliders to explore how changing a variable affects your calculations and curves • Plot functions, compare curves, and inspect value tables • Work with fractions, trigonometry, linear and quadratic equations, derivatives, and integrals • Calculate with units and convert results • Add data tables, explore statistics, and fit a line to your measurements • Use Check My Work to verify supported algebraic steps and identify mistakes • Turn calculations into practice exercises and check your answers • Save reusable formula templates and export notebooks as PDF WRITE MATH NATURALLY • Use four dedicated keyboard layouts: numeric, symbols, alphabetic, and Greek letters • Long-press keys to reveal additional symbols and character variants • See equations and formulas rendered as you type • Work with everything from simple arithmetic to algebra, geometry, and calculus • Enter more than 800 supported LaTeX commands when you need precise notation MATH IN MICROSOFT WORD DOCUMENTS • Work with mathematical equations in Microsoft Word documents (.docx) directly in the app • Bring written explanations and math together in your documents LATEX AND PDF TOOLS • Create and edit LaTeX documents • Compile LaTeX directly to PDF on your device, then preview and share the result • Read and edit PDFs in the same app • Add notes containing mathematical equations with the PDF editor • Organize PDF libraries in unlimited folders and subfolders AI MATH ASSISTANT AND MAGIC LASSO • Ask the AI Math Assistant to solve problems, explain concepts, and help with mathematical work • Draw the Magic Lasso around a formula, equation, or other content in your document • Choose Explain, Solve, Check, or ask your own question about the selection • Save lassoed content as a clip for later MULTI-TAB WORKSPACE • Keep multiple documents and PDFs open in tabs • Switch between notes, references, and calculations without closing your work • Use a clear interface designed for different ages and experience levels EXPORT AND SHARE • Save your work and share it through other apps • Export documents as PDF, LaTeX, HTML, MathJSON, MathML, ASCII-Math, or image files • Use standard formats to keep your work compatible with other platforms Use Math Notes to work through problems, explore how formulas behave, take class notes, prepare research papers, or keep everyday calculations organized. Privacy Policy http://www.noteswriter.com/Kairoos_Privacy_Policy.html EULA https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Symbol Keyboard3 screens
Math Notes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Symbol Keyboard at 78% against Math Notes's 0%. Symbol Keyboard also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.6) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). Math Notes's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Math Notes sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Symbol Keyboard asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Symbol Keyboard holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Symbol Keyboard has 7.3K ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Symbol Keyboard's written reviews are positive against 0% of Math Notes's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Symbol Keyboard ships an update every 2 weeks, Math Notes fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Symbol Keyboard versus Math Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSymbol KeyboardMath Notes
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (7.3K ratings) — better3.6 (21 ratings)
Positive reviews78.1% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings7.3K — better21
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterFortnightly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB624 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer山 钟Kairoos Solutions SL

Customer experience

Symbol Keyboard

All ratings7,314 ratings
Positive90.6%
Neutral4.3%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews361 reviews
Positive78.1%
Neutral8.3%
Negative13.6%

Math Notes

All ratings21 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Symbol Keyboard

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add keyboard integration
  • Improve search and organization
  • Expand symbol and font library

Math Notes

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Symbol Keyboard

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Math Notes

Subscriptions1
  • Math Notes Full Unlock with AI3 Days trial$3.991 Month
One-time1
  • Math Editor Full Upgrade$3.99

Questions

Is Symbol Keyboard free?
Symbol Keyboard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Math Notes free?
Math Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Symbol Keyboard or Math Notes?
Symbol Keyboard is rated higher. Symbol Keyboard averages 4.6 out of 5 from 7.3K ratings, while Math Notes averages 3.6 from 21 ratings.
Do Symbol Keyboard or Math Notes have ads?
Symbol Keyboard shows ads; Math Notes does not.
Which is updated more often, Symbol Keyboard or Math Notes?
Symbol Keyboard ships an update every 2 weeks, and Math Notes fortnightly. Most recently, Symbol Keyboard was updated on October 1, 2026 and Math Notes on September 25, 2026.

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