Comparison

RPN 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

RPN

This app simulates a legendary vintage scientific calculator, offering a "live" display of its internal states and a virtual paper tape printer. It allows loading and running original sample programs, with advanced features that can be switched off for an authentic experience.

Highlights
  • Live display of stack and registers
  • Virtual paper tape printer
  • Email or print paper tape
  • Cut/copy/paste display value
  • 30 selectable background images
  • Non-volatile memory
Features
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RPN-67 NP is the non-programmable version of RPN-67 Pro, the first complete simulation of Hewlett-Packard's HP-67 legendary programmable calculator for iOS. Produced from 1976 to 1982, the HP-67's capability to store programs on magnetic cards, wide array of functions, merged keycodes, indirect addressing and other enhancements made it a huge success among scientists, engineers and other professionals. Thousands of programs were written for it. RPN-67 NP allows you to load and run 25 original HP sample program cards. It lacks the program creation and card management features of the Pro version, as well as its massively expanded array of functions and operations. Apart from these restrictions, RPN-67 NP is a very capable vintage scientific calculator. Features: • "Live" display of stack, memory registers, program counter, flags • Virtual paper tape printer • E-mail or print the paper tape • Cut/copy/paste display value • 30 selectable background images, even add your own. More features the HP-67 never offered: • Non-volatile memory - stack, registers, program • Status indicators for prefix keys (f, g, h, STO, RCL, GTO, DSP) • Keycode-to-command translation while single-stepping a program • Cancel SST or BST operation by sliding your finger off the depressed key All advanced features may switched off with a single setting, allowing you to experience a real HP-67 as closely as possible. For more information visit the RPN-67 website: cuveesoft.ch/rpn67

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

Math Notes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: RPN at 83% against Math Notes's 0%. RPN also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and rating (4.0 vs 3.6). Math Notes's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (22 vs 4). On price, ads 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 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. RPN asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RPN holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Math Notes has 22 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of RPN's written reviews are positive against 0% of Math Notes's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RPN ships an update every 5 months, Math Notes every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
RPN versus Math Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRPNMath Notes
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (4 ratings) — better3.6 (22 ratings)
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings422 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB651 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCuVee SoftwareKairoos Solutions SL

Customer experience

RPN

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral8.3%
Negative8.3%

Math Notes

All ratings22 ratings
Positive68.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative31.8%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

RPN

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Math Notes

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly$1.997 Days
  • Math Notes Full Unlock with AI3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Math Notes Pro + AI Yearly3 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Math Editor Full Upgrade$14.99

Questions

Is RPN free?
RPN 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, RPN or Math Notes?
RPN is rated higher. RPN averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Math Notes averages 3.6 from 22 ratings.
Do RPN or Math Notes have ads?
Neither RPN nor Math Notes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RPN or Math Notes?
RPN ships an update every 5 months, and Math Notes every 10 days. Most recently, RPN was updated on October 20, 2026 and Math Notes on October 25, 2026.

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