Math Notes vs Pic2LaTeX
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Innovative Math Keyboard
- Multiple Math Symbols
- Real-Time Rendering
- LaTeX Support
- Save and Share
- Export Options (PDF, LaTeX, HTML, etc.)
- PDF Reader and Editor
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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/
Pic2LaTeX
Convert handwritten notes and images into LaTeX documents using AI. Simply scan your notes with your camera to generate a full LaTeX document in seconds. Offers free scans with an optional subscription for unlimited use.
- Scan handwritten notes to LaTeX
- Convert images to LaTeX documents
- AI-powered document generation
- Create LaTeX documents quickly
- Unlimited use via subscription
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Scan your handwritten notes to convert to Latex. Create a Latex document in seconds using just your camera. AI will process your photo and create a full LaTeX document. For any questions or just a chat: hello@mulvos.com EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://moviecharacterai.com/privacy_pic2latex.html Terms of Service: https://moviecharacterai.com/terms_pic2latex.html Free scans, for unlimited use is a subscription needed.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pic2LaTeX at 100% against Math Notes's 0%. Pic2LaTeX also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.6) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). Math Notes's advantage is ratings volume (22 vs 6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Math Notes sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Pic2LaTeX sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Pic2LaTeX holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 22 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Math Notes's written reviews are positive against 100% of Pic2LaTeX's.
Math Notes ships an update every 10 days, Pic2LaTeX every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Math Notes | Pic2LaTeX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.6 (22 ratings) | 4.7 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 22 — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17.2 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 651 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kairoos Solutions SL | Resch GmbH |
Customer experience
Math Notes
Pic2LaTeX
In-app purchases
Math Notes
- 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
- Math Editor Full Upgrade$14.99
Pic2LaTeX
- Pic2LaTeX Pro3 Days trial$3.997 Days
- Annual Subscription3 Days trial$17.991 Year
- Pic2Latex Pro$17.991 Year
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