# Notewise vs MathNotes

Notewise and MathNotes both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of MathNotes's written reviews are positive against 54% of Notewise's. MathNotes also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). Notewise's advantage is ratings volume (282 vs 8). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Notewise sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and MathNotes sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Notewise against 4.5 for MathNotes. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notewise has 282 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 54% of Notewise's written reviews are positive against 100% of MathNotes's.

Notewise ships an update every 2 days, MathNotes every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Notewise | MathNotes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (282 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notewise-ai-notes-pdf-docs/id6480045936/reviews)** | [4.5 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mathnotes-ai-notes-for-stem/id6751956086/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **282** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 54.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 435 MB | 173 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ZIIKR](https://appshunter.io/developer/1535317711) | [Mark Miller](https://appshunter.io/developer/1836539324) |

## What reviewers say

### Notewise

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notewise-ai-notes-pdf-docs/id6480045936)

This app offers a versatile digital canvas for note-taking, PDF annotation, and sketching. It leverages AI to summarize content, generate quizzes, and transcribe audio. Designed for students, professionals, and creators, it provides tools for organization, collaboration, and enhanced productivity.

**Highlights:** AI-powered note summarization and quizzing, Handwritten notes and PDF annotation, Audio recording with synced transcripts, OCR for searchable handwriting, Real-time collaboration, Infinite freeform canvas

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Notewise Cloud Basic Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Notewise Cloud Starter Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Notewise Cloud Pro Monthly | $15.99 | per month |
| Notewise Cloud Basic Yearly | $28.99 | per year |
| Notewise Cloud Starter Yearly | $36.99 | per year |
| Notewise Cloud Pro Yearly | $129.99 | per year |
| Notewise Marketplace Content | $1.99 | one-time |
| Notewise Marketplace Content | $2.99 | one-time |
| Notewise Marketplace Content | $3.99 | one-time |
| Notewise Marketplace Content | $4.99 | one-time |
| Notewise Marketplace Content | $5.99 | one-time |
| Notewise Marketplace Content | $6.99 | one-time |
| Notewise Marketplace Content | $7.99 | one-time |
| Notewise Marketplace Content | $8.99 | one-time |
| Notewise Marketplace Content | $9.99 | one-time |
| Notewise Unlimited | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 🔄 Excellent cross-platform synchronization (Android, iOS, Mac, PC)
- ✨ Comprehensive feature set with tables, shapes, and drawing tools
- 🎨 High-quality dark mode implementation
- 📱 Works seamlessly across multiple devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes after updates
- 🐛 Handwriting and annotations disappearing randomly
- 🐛 Lasso selection tool includes unwanted background
- 🐛 App freezes and lags when highlighting large areas
- 🐛 Text input fields not functioning properly

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on every update
- Handwritten content randomly disappears
- Annotations vanishing intermittently
- Lasso selection tool malfunctions
- Text input fields not responding

**Requested features**

- Add layers feature for advanced editing
- Implement automatic zoom box that follows writing
- Add pencil, waterbrush, and crayon drawing tools
- Sticker marketplace or sticker customization
- Horizontal page flipping/swiping navigation


### MathNotes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mathnotes-ai-notes-for-stem/id6751956086)

This app offers a comprehensive suite for STEM students, combining handwritten note-taking with powerful math solving capabilities. It features an AI tutor, graphing tools, and specialized calculators, all designed to aid in learning and organization. Notes can be compiled into professional documents and exported as PDFs.

**Highlights:** Handwritten note-taking with Apple Pencil, Photo-based math problem solver, 12 specialized calculators, AI tutor for homework help, PDF import and annotation, Offline functionality, Export to formatted PDFs

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| iwrote Plus | $1.99 | per month |
| MathNotes Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| MathNotes Pro | $9.99 | per month |
| MathNotes Plus | $19.99 | per year |
| MathNotes Pro | $99.99 | per year |
| 1 Course Credit | $24.99 | one-time |
| 3 MathNotes Credits | $54.99 | one-time |
| 5 MathNotes Credits | $74.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Notewise free?

Notewise is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is MathNotes free?

MathNotes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Notewise or MathNotes?

Notewise is rated higher. Notewise averages 4.6 out of 5 from 282 ratings, while MathNotes averages 4.5 from 8 ratings.

### Do Notewise or MathNotes have ads?

Neither Notewise nor MathNotes shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Notewise or MathNotes?

Notewise ships an update every 2 days, and MathNotes every 4 days. Most recently, Notewise was updated on October 12, 2026 and MathNotes on October 8, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*