Comparison

Math Notes vs RecGo

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

RecGo

Features
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The exclusive companion app for the slim and lightweight smart recording card, with the dual enhancement of hardware and AI, bids farewell to ineffective recording and inefficient organization. It offers a one-stop solution for high-definition sound recording, voice-to-text transcription, intelligent summarization, and file management, making it an all-in-one efficiency tool for workplace meetings, classroom learning, interview research, and daily inspiration recording. 轻薄智能录音卡专属配套APP,硬件+AI双效加持,告别无效录音、低效整理,一站式完成高清收音、语音转写、智能总结、文件管理,是职场会议、课堂学习、访谈调研、日常灵感记录的全能效率工具。

Screenshots

Math Notes4 screens
RecGo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: RecGo at 14.0 against Math Notes's 26.0. 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 RecGo sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Math Notes ships an update fortnightly, RecGo every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Math Notes versus RecGo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMath NotesRecGo
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (21 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings21 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS26.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size624 MB69 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperKairoos Solutions SL莹莹 杜

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
6 purchases

RecGo

One-time6
  • Transcribe 120 minutes$2.99
  • Transcribe 600 minutes$9.90
  • 1 Month Membership$17.99
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  • Transcribe 3000 minutes$49.00
  • Transcribe 6000 minutes$89.00
  • 1-Year Membership$99.99

Questions

Is Math Notes free?
Math Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RecGo free?
RecGo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Math Notes or RecGo have ads?
Neither Math Notes nor RecGo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Math Notes or RecGo?
Math Notes ships an update fortnightly, and RecGo every 3 weeks. Most recently, Math Notes was updated on September 25, 2026 and RecGo on September 12, 2026.

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