Comparison

Math Notes vs acQuire Arena 5.3

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

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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/

About

acQuire Arena 5.3

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The acQuire Arena app streamlines your data capture processes with a purpose-built interface designed for mobile drillhole logging and surface sampling. From exploration to production, the app caters for geologists working with geological data in RC, RAB, air core, blasthole or diamond drilling methods. Log geological observations and collect sample data using a modern and seamless interface optimised for both smartphone and tablet. Simply login using your GIM Suite (v5.3 +) login details and synchronise any data capture forms created and shared by your database manager. Once a form is synchronised to your device, you can start collecting data. Features: Mobile drillhole logging and sampling Rapidly capture samples and geological observations using a purpose-built interface for a range of drilling methods including RC, RAB, air core, blasthole and diamond drilling. Data capture forms are tailored to suit your drilling method, allowing you to instantly validate your data at the point of capture. Improved logging consistency with interactive, graphical drillhole logging Visually inspect and dynamically adjust intervals using your touch-friendly device. Easily adjust your graphical logging interface layout to suit your personal style of logging and save it under your personal login. Mobile field data capture Field workers and geologists can capture samples and field observations on simple, user-friendly forms and instantly validate their data at the point of capture. Built for GIM Suite The acQuire Arena mobile app is fully integrated with your GIM Suite software. Synchronised and consistent business rules and validations are applied across the solution, making a rapid and efficient experience to capture quality data. Works in any situation Validation rules applied at the point of capture, no matter what environment you’re working in, ensures you’re capturing and managing your data correctly from the get-go. Streamlined synchronisation You can synchronise your data from the field to your central database with the tap of a finger. Additionally, data capture forms created or updated by database managers can be synchronised directly to mobile devices. Simple, rapid synchronisation means your entire crew is working from a single source of truth and can make smarter decisions faster. Smart ways to use your smartphone The app takes advantage of built-in smartphone technologies for barcode scanning and location tracking, so you can use one device to do the job of three. Thanks for using the acQuire Arena app! Please note: This app requires active acQuire GIM Suite 5.3 licensing to operate.

Screenshots

Math Notes4 screens
acQuire Arena 5.34 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: acQuire Arena 5.3 at none against Math Notes's 4. acQuire Arena 5.3 also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, 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. acQuire Arena 5.3 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Math Notes ships an update every 10 days, acQuire Arena 5.3 fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Math Notes versus acQuire Arena 5.3: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMath NotesacQuire Arena 5.3
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (22 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings22 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size651 MB64 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKairoos Solutions SLACQUIRE TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS PTY LTD

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
None

acQuire Arena 5.3

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Math Notes free?
Math Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is acQuire Arena 5.3 free?
acQuire Arena 5.3 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Math Notes or acQuire Arena 5.3 have ads?
Neither Math Notes nor acQuire Arena 5.3 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Math Notes or acQuire Arena 5.3?
Math Notes ships an update every 10 days, and acQuire Arena 5.3 fortnightly. Most recently, Math Notes was updated on October 25, 2026 and acQuire Arena 5.3 on October 27, 2026.

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