Comparison

steps2MATH vs Anki Note

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

Head to head
About

steps2MATH

This app provides step-by-step solutions and explanations for a wide range of math problems, from basic arithmetic to complex calculus. It offers interactive function graphs, unit conversions, and an extensive exercise library to aid students in grades 5-11.

Highlights
  • Step-by-step math solutions
  • Detailed explanations for each step
  • Interactive function graphs
  • Unit conversion (SI and others)
  • Extensive exercise library
  • Supports 35 languages
  • Scientific calculator functionality
Features
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Say goodbye to “math is stupid” and welcome to steps2Math. True to the motto “Understand instead of despair,” steps2Math provides students, parents, and teachers in grades 5 through 11 with an accessible way to approach mathematics. That’s because steps2Math doesn’t just calculate and solve math problems—it shows the corresponding solution steps one by one. Features of steps2Math: • Algebra problems can be entered. • The solution process is generated and displayed. • Each step in the solution is accompanied by an explanation. • The steps are highlighted in red and linked to the explanations. • Side calculations (addition, division, multiplication) • For functions, the corresponding graphs are generated. • Graphs for both sides of an equation. • For functions, a value table is also displayed alongside the graph. • The graphs can be zoomed in, zoomed out, and moved as desired. • For equations, the verification step is also performed. • 35 languages are supported. • You can switch between them at any time within the app. • Local number formatting is supported for some languages. • The output can be customized to the user’s preferences and abilities. • An extensive collection of exercises with more than 500 templates. • The practice problems are generated anew from templates each time. • As a result, Steps2MATH contains countless exercises. • Calculations are performed with precision. • Rounded values are also displayed. • The exercises can be saved as documents. • History • Conversion of units of measurement • SI units from ampere to weber. • Other units such as inches and yards. The app can also be used as a scientific calculator. Mathematical features: • Natural numbers • Integers • Fractions • Decimals • Rational numbers • Percentages • Powers • Algebraic manipulations • Linear equations • Systems of linear equations • Roots • Quadratic equations • Trigonometric functions (π/°) • Exponential functions • Logarithms • Complex numbers • Signum • Rounding • Absolute value • Binomial coefficients • Differential calculus

About

Anki Note

This app helps organize scattered notes into a structured knowledge network. It automatically generates flashcards from marked content and uses the SM2 algorithm for spaced repetition reviews. Supports rich note-taking with attachments and bi-directional linking.

Highlights
  • Note-taking with Markdown
  • Automatic flashcard generation
  • SM2 spaced repetition algorithm
  • Bi-directional note linking
  • Attachments (images, docs)
  • Hierarchical note organization
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When users use flashcards to learn, they will encounter the problem that their knowledge points are scattered in every corner, and it is difficult for users to sort out a knowledge network from it. Anki Note is designed to solve the problem. In Anki Note, you will edit your notes and mark important content. Anki Note will generate flashcards based on your mark and remind you to review based on the SM2 algorithm. Features Notes - Take notes. - Markdown shortcuts. - Code Block (Anki Note Pro) - Attachments (pictures, photos, and docs). - All your attachments will be saved on your iCloud and local device, Anki Note will not get any of your private data. - Support linking to other notes via the syntax `[[notes`. Daily Notes - Daily Notes will create a new note that is automatically named with the current date. If it already exists, it will open that note. This is a valuable way to create a daily log, to-do list, or a list of links to notes that you have created on a specific day. Manage notes - All notes are organized into a tree, where child notes are attached to parent notes. - Support creating "sub-notes" for a single note, and support continuous creation of "sub-notes" in "sub-notes" with unlimited levels. - Support adjusting the position of notes by dragging and dropping. - Support staring notes. Build a Network of Notes - Bi-directional linking. - Link notes from notes and flashcards. - Support Backlinks: View the content link to the current note. - Graph - The relationship graph shows the notes related to the current note (parent note, child note, forward-linked note, back-linked note). - The relationship graph shows how all the notes are related to each other (parent-child, forward/backward links). Flashcards - Create flashcards. - Front and back flashcards. - Clozes. - Create flashcards from notes. - Select a piece of text in the note and click the "flashcard" icon to mark the currently selected content as a cloze. - For each note, click the "Mark the note as one card" button, Anki Note will automatically turn the note into a flashcard, make the note's title on the front of the card, and make the content of the note on the back of the card. View and manage flashcards - Anki Note provides multiple views for viewing all flashcards in multiple dimensions. - View flashcards related to "Today". - View flashcards in different statuses. - View flashcards by notes. - Archive flashcards. - Archived flashcards will no longer be reminded to review, but you can still view them at any time through the "Archived" list. - Reset flashcards. - The learning progress of the card will be cleaned and the card will be reset to a new card. Study - Anki Note uses the SM2 repeat algorithm to remind you to review flashcards. - You can arrange your way of reviewing. - Study all-new cards. - Review all the cards that need to be reviewed in the list. - Study all cards on the list. PDF - Import PDF in Anki Note and use this PDF file as a note. - Read PDF in Anki Note. - Add annotations: drawing, highlight, rectangle, and text. - Create flashcards with PDF highlighted text. - Create flashcards by PDF rectangle annotation. Tag - Add tags to your notes and cards for easy management and maintenance. - Hierarchical hashtag. - A hierarchical hashtag, like 'TechCompanies/Microsoft', will be displayed in a tree-like hierarchy. - Tags are displayed in alphabetical order by default Data - iCloud Sync, Keep your data in-sync across your iPhone, iPad, and Mac (Anki Note Pro). - All your data will be saved on your iCloud or local device, Anki Note will not get any of your private data. - Privacy Policy - https://tea-note.github.io/#/en/anki_note_privacy - Terms of Use - https://tea-note.github.io/#/en/anki_note_terms

Screenshots

steps2MATH4 screens
Anki Note4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Anki Note at Free against steps2MATH's $0.99. Anki Note also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 months) and device support (4 vs 2). steps2MATH's advantage is review sentiment (86% vs 43%) and rating (3.0 vs 2.7). On ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

Anki Note is free to download; steps2MATH costs $0.99 up front. steps2MATH sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Anki Note sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

steps2MATH holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of steps2MATH's written reviews are positive against 43% of Anki Note's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

steps2MATH ships an update every 3 months, Anki Note every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
steps2MATH versus Anki Note: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parametersteps2MATHAnki Note
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better2.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews — better42.9% of reviews
Number of ratings23 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB120 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNees Consult舜 吕

Customer experience

steps2MATH

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%

Anki Note

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral28.6%
Negative28.6%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

steps2MATH

One-time6
  • Exercises Level III$1.99
  • Exercises Level I$3.99
  • Exercises Level II$3.99
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  • Support of measuring units$3.99
  • Without advertising$4.99
  • all-inclusive$11.99
4 purchases

Anki Note

Subscriptions2
  • Anki Note Pro ( 1 Month )$0.991 Month
  • Anki Note Pro ( 1 Year )$8.991 Year
One-time2
  • iOS + iPadOS$6.99
  • Anki Note Pro (Forever)$15.99

Questions

Is steps2MATH free?
steps2MATH costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Anki Note free?
Anki Note is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, steps2MATH or Anki Note?
steps2MATH is rated higher. steps2MATH averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Anki Note averages 2.7 from 3 ratings.
Do steps2MATH or Anki Note have ads?
Neither steps2MATH nor Anki Note shows ads.
Which is updated more often, steps2MATH or Anki Note?
steps2MATH ships an update every 3 months, and Anki Note every 9 days. Most recently, steps2MATH was updated on October 16, 2026 and Anki Note on October 3, 2026.

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