Comparison

Math Notes vs Pialytic Julia Editor

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

Head to head
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

Pialytic Julia Editor

Create and manage Julia programming projects directly on your iOS device. Generate results and plots using an online editor, with options for local file storage or cloud synchronization. Offers syntax highlighting and autosave for a seamless coding experience.

Highlights
  • Julia project creation and management
  • Local and cloud synchronization modes
  • Generate results and plots
  • Syntax highlighting
  • Git integration
  • Dropbox and Box sync
Features
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Pialytic is a free Julia Editor for your iOS Device. It allows you to create and manage Julia projects directly on your iOS device and generate the result and plots by using Verbosus (Online Julia Editor). "Julia is a powerful programming language and environment widely used for statistical computing, data analysis, and visualization. Known for its vast ecosystem of packages, Julia allows users to easily manipulate, analyze, and visualize data, making it a popular choice in fields like data science, finance, bioinformatics, and academia." This software is provided "as is" without warranties or conditions of any kind, either expressed or implied. Features: * 2 Modes: Local Mode (stores .jl files on your device) and Cloud Mode (synchronizes your projects with the cloud) * Git integration (Local Mode) * Automatic Dropbox synchronization (Local Mode) * Automatic Box synchronization (Local Mode) * AI assistant (ChatGPT and Claude, available in supported regions) * Custom keyboard shortcuts * Use a dedicated server that runs a full Julia installation to perform expensive mathematical calculations * Generate and view the result and plots from your Julia code * Syntax highlighting (comments, operators, plot functions) * Hotkeys (see Help) * Autosave (Local Mode) * No ads In-app purchase: The free version of Pialytic has a limitation of 2 projects and 2 documents in Local Mode and file upload is not supported. You can upgrade to the pro version of this app without this restriction using an in-app purchase. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

Screenshots

Math Notes4 screens
Pialytic Julia Editor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pialytic Julia Editor at 100% against Math Notes's 0%. Pialytic Julia Editor also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.6) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). Math Notes's advantage is ratings volume (22 vs 7). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Math Notes sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Pialytic Julia Editor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pialytic Julia Editor holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 22 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Math Notes's written reviews are positive against 100% of Pialytic Julia Editor's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Math Notes ships an update fortnightly, Pialytic Julia Editor every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Math Notes versus Pialytic Julia Editor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMath NotesPialytic Julia Editor
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (22 ratings)4.9 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings22 — better7
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.018.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size702 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKairoos Solutions SLVerbosus.com

Customer experience

Math Notes

All ratings21 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Pialytic Julia Editor

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Math Notes

Subscriptions1
  • Math Notes Full Unlock with AI3 Days trial$3.991 Month
One-time1
  • Math Editor Full Upgrade$3.99
2 purchases

Pialytic Julia Editor

Subscriptions1
  • Upgrade: Subscription$3.991 Month
One-time1
  • Upgrade: Forever$8.99

Questions

Is Math Notes free?
Math Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pialytic Julia Editor free?
Pialytic Julia Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Math Notes or Pialytic Julia Editor?
Pialytic Julia Editor is rated higher. Math Notes averages 3.6 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while Pialytic Julia Editor averages 4.9 from 7 ratings.
Do Math Notes or Pialytic Julia Editor have ads?
Neither Math Notes nor Pialytic Julia Editor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Math Notes or Pialytic Julia Editor?
Math Notes ships an update fortnightly, and Pialytic Julia Editor every 3 weeks. Most recently, Math Notes was updated on October 11, 2026 and Pialytic Julia Editor on October 16, 2026.

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