# Paint vs Math Notes

The clearest difference is rating: Math Notes at 3.6 against Paint's 2.4. Math Notes also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). Paint's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and review sentiment (18% vs 0%). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Paint sells 2 one-off in-app purchases 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 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 21 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 18% of Paint'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.

Paint ships an update monthly, Math Notes fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on August 25, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Paint | Math Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.4 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paint/id513926822/reviews) | **[3.6 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/math-notes-solver-and-editor/id6474252913/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **21** |
| Positive reviews | **17.5% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 11 MB | 624 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Orgajja Co Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/368955015) | [Kairoos Solutions SL](https://appshunter.io/developer/978066434) |

## What reviewers say

### Paint

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paint/id513926822)

This application allows for the application of paint in various forms including solid, liquid, and aerosol suspensions. Users can explore different techniques to achieve desired practical or artistic results.

**Highlights:** Solid paint application, Liquid paint application, Aerosol paint suspension, Explore application techniques, Achieve practical results, Achieve artistic results

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small DrawPoint | $0.99 | one-time |
| Big DrawPoint | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 💡 Variety of drawing tools
- 👍 Simple and easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🔒 Security and privacy concerns
- 💰 Paywall for basic features
- 📺 Intrusive ads even after purchase

**Reported bugs**

- Drawings not saving properly
- Compatibility issues with newer devices
- Laggy performance on older devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to load and edit photos
- More color options and customization
- Undo/redo functionality
- Zoom and pan tools


### 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 Paint free?

Paint 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, Paint or Math Notes?

Math Notes is rated higher. Paint averages 2.4 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Math Notes averages 3.6 from 21 ratings.

### Do Paint or Math Notes have ads?

Neither Paint nor Math Notes shows ads.

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

Paint ships an update monthly, and Math Notes fortnightly. Most recently, Paint was updated on August 25, 2026 and Math Notes on September 25, 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.*