Comparison

MathScribe vs Mapboard GIS

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

Head to head
About

MathScribe

This iPad application is a math editor designed to simplify mathematical tasks. It offers specialized keys for various mathematical inputs, the ability to draw complex symbols and shapes, and features for creating graphs and charts. Users can also export their work as PDFs or print it directly.

Highlights
  • Customized keys for arithmetic, trigonometric, and Greek input
  • Ability to draw mathematical symbols and geometrical shapes
  • Graph and chart creation using Core Plot framework
  • PDF creation and AirPrint functionality
  • Rich text formatting
  • Venn diagram drawing with patterned lines
Features
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Welcome to Mathscribe, an innovative Math Editor that lets you complete your Math tasks easily! This iPad application packs in a host of basic and advanced customised keys for Arithmetic, Trigonometric and Greek input backed with superscript and subscript functionality. There are no compatibility worries since MathScribe incorporates the Unicode standards. Mathscribe’s new exciting features like Air Print, PDF creation and ability to draw images (square root, matrices, summation, integral symbols etc) makes your task even more easy. Mathscribe now makes use of Core Plot framework to create exciting graphs & charts ! Draw Venn Diagrams (set notations) with Mathscribe's newly added features ! New exciting features include - Ability to draw patterned lines in Venn diagrams to define intersecting areas - Truth table representation - Represent simple and complex Fractions - Draw various Geometrical Shapes, like Circle, Ellipse, Square, Rectangle, Angle or Triangle Share your work with friends by choosing to e-mail a PDF version of your assignment. Apply Rich text formatting to enhance readability of your work. Submit a hard copy of your assignment by using the new AirPrint option ! How to get help or point suggestions - Email developer@sakhatech.com to share bug/suggestions

About

Mapboard GIS

This iPad app allows users to draw field maps using an Apple Pencil, combining the ease of pen-and-paper with the precision of GIS. It's designed for geologists and others needing interpretive mapping, offering intuitive tools for creating topologically consistent geologic maps.

Highlights
  • Pen-based editing tools
  • Intuitive reshaping and snapping
  • Iterative topology solver
  • Onboard Spatialite GIS engine
  • Native GIS software compatibility
  • User-configurable data types
  • Tether to remote PostGIS
Features
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Mapboard GIS is an iPad app for drawing maps with an Apple Pencil. Mapboard combines the intuitive workflow of pen-and-paper mapping with the precision, flexibility, and scale-independence of geospatial information systems (GIS). Its forward-looking design helps beginner and expert mappers produce multiscale, topologically consistent geologic maps. MOTIVATION AND DESIGN Mapboard GIS was born out of frustration with both paper– and GIS-based mapping workflows. It is primarily designed for geologists but is potentially useful in many situations demanding interpretive mapping. Mapboard attempts to bring digital mapping closer to the intuitive experience provided by paper. A sophisticated open-source spatial engine drives simple tools for drawing, erasing, and reshaping features. Outputs are natively compatible with common GIS software. Mapboard allows mapping time to be spent refining interpretations instead of fighting with technical tools. KEY FEATURES - Editing tools geared towards pen-based mapping - Powerful and intuitive reshaping, snapping, and erasing - Iterative topology solver to fill map units - Sophisticated onboard Spatialite GIS engine - Project files natively readable by standard GIS software (QGIS, ArcGIS, etc.) - User-configurable data types for line and polygon features - Tether to remote PostGIS for work across large datasets and real-time collaboration - Interoperable with standard formats (mbtiles, Spatialite, PostGIS) and open-source + commercial software OTHER FEATURES - Load MBTiles basemaps - Satellite, streets, and topographic basemaps - Dark mode support - Geologic line types TERMS OF USE: https://mapboard-gis.app/terms-of-service PRIVACY POLICY: https://mapboard-gis.app/privacy CHANGELOG: https://mapboard-gis.app/docs/ios/releases

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mapboard GIS at 100% against MathScribe's 46%. Mapboard GIS also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.0). MathScribe's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 16.1). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Mapboard GIS sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $29.99 per year. MathScribe asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Mapboard GIS holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of MathScribe's written reviews are positive against 100% of Mapboard GIS's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MathScribe ships an update every 3 months, Mapboard GIS every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
MathScribe versus Mapboard GIS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMathScribeMapboard GIS
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)4.5 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews46.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPadiPad
Requires iOS7.0 — better16.1
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB69 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSakhatech Information Systems Pvt LtdDaven Quinn

Customer experience

MathScribe

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive46.2%
Neutral15.4%
Negative38.5%

Mapboard GIS

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

MathScribe

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Mapboard GIS

Subscriptions1
  • Full Version$29.991 Year

Questions

Is MathScribe free?
MathScribe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mapboard GIS free?
Mapboard GIS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MathScribe or Mapboard GIS?
Mapboard GIS is rated higher. MathScribe averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Mapboard GIS averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.
Do MathScribe or Mapboard GIS have ads?
Neither MathScribe nor Mapboard GIS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MathScribe or Mapboard GIS?
MathScribe ships an update every 3 months, and Mapboard GIS every 2 months. Most recently, MathScribe was updated on September 30, 2026 and Mapboard GIS on September 24, 2026.

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