# MathTech min vs SymEditor

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MathTech min at 50% against SymEditor's 0%. MathTech min also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3). SymEditor's advantage is rating (4.0 vs 2.0) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SymEditor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. MathTech min asks for nothing beyond the download.

SymEditor holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 2 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of MathTech min's written reviews are positive against 0% of SymEditor's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

MathTech min ships an update every 5 months, SymEditor monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MathTech min | SymEditor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mathtech-min/id558288869/reviews) | **[4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/symeditor-formula-editor/id1494664746/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 68 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kelly Technology Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/393931941) | [Beijing Xingxinghai Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1144065046) |

## What reviewers say

### MathTech min

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mathtech-min/id558288869)

Easily create mathematical equations and documents on your mobile device. Features a comprehensive character set and operators, allowing for on-the-fly selection without special formatting. Documents can be shared and collaborated on.

**Highlights:** Text and equation editor, Upper/lower-case Latin and Greek characters, Mathematical operators, No special formatting required, Collaborative document editing, Social media sharing

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### SymEditor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/symeditor-formula-editor/id1494664746)

This application provides a visual and interactive way to create complex mathematical and scientific formulas. It supports a wide range of symbols and functions, and allows for easy sharing and integration with document editing software.

**Highlights:** Interactive visual formula editing, Support for multiple symbols and functions, LaTeX, Png, Svg, and MathML export, Integration with Word and WPS, LaTeX command and code editing, System and hardware keyboard support

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly membership | $1.99 | per month |
| Half year membership | $9.49 | per 6 months |
| Year membership | $16.49 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MathTech min free?

MathTech min is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SymEditor free?

SymEditor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MathTech min or SymEditor?

SymEditor is rated higher. MathTech min averages 2.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while SymEditor averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do MathTech min or SymEditor have ads?

MathTech min shows ads; SymEditor does not.

### Which is updated more often, MathTech min or SymEditor?

MathTech min ships an update every 5 months, and SymEditor monthly. Most recently, MathTech min was updated on September 18, 2026 and SymEditor on June 1, 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.*