Comparison

Math Notes vs Math Canvas LaTex

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

Math Canvas LaTex

Features
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MathCanvas is a visual equation editor that lets you create beautiful LaTeX expressions without memorizing LaTeX syntax. Enter fractions, square roots, integrals, summations, limits, exponents, subscripts, vectors, trigonometric functions, Greek letters, and more using a purpose-built math keyboard. The cursor appears directly inside the formatted equation, so you can edit expressions as naturally as writing mathematics on paper—without navigating raw LaTeX code. When your expression is complete, copy its LaTeX code and use it in reports, papers, notes, presentations, and other documents. Key features: Enter expressions directly in a formatted mathematical view Tap within an equation to move the insertion point Structured input for fractions, roots, integrals, summations, and limits Support for exponents, subscripts, and vector notation Trigonometric, logarithmic, exponential, and hyperbolic functions Latin letters, Greek letters, relation symbols, and set notation Undo, delete, and clear controls Copy completed expressions as LaTeX code Switch between Japanese and English MathCanvas is not a numerical calculator. It is a visual tool for constructing mathematical expressions and converting them into LaTeX code. Turn equation editing from writing code into drawing mathematics.

Screenshots

Math Notes4 screens
Math Canvas LaTex3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Math Canvas LaTex at none against Math Notes's 2. Math Canvas LaTex also leads on iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). 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 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Math Canvas LaTex asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Math Notes versus Math Canvas LaTex: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMath NotesMath Canvas LaTex
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (21 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings21 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.018.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size624 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKairoos Solutions SLKazuchika Niwa

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
None

Math Canvas LaTex

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Math Notes free?
Math Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Math Canvas LaTex free?
Math Canvas LaTex is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Math Notes or Math Canvas LaTex have ads?
Neither Math Notes nor Math Canvas LaTex shows ads.

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