Comparison

Math Editor vs EqualMath

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

Head to head
About

Math Editor

Create and organize mathematical notes and presentations with a user-friendly interface. Input complex notations, import or create images, and utilize voice commands. Export documents as PDFs or images, and generate LaTeX strings.

Highlights
  • Enter complex mathematical notations
  • Import and create images with built-in editor
  • Handwritten notes optimized for Apple Pencil
  • Create documents with rich formatting
  • Voice commands and custom shortcuts
  • Export to PDF and image formats
  • Generate LaTeX strings
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Create, customize and organize Math notes and presentations with friendly interface: • Enter fractions, square roots, exponents, subscripts, integrals, sums, products, limits, piecewise functions, matrices, and most other mathematical notations. • Import images from external sources, or create them with built in image editor. • Take handwritten notes with the image editor, optimized for Apple Pencil. • Create documents with headers, text content, formulas, matrices, images and written notes. Highlight, color code and choose from different fonts. • Use Apple’s Voice recognition plus Math Editor’s voice commands. Create your own voice and keyboard commands for formulas or matrices. • Convert documents into PDF format or image format and export the files. • Generate LaTeX strings from your typed entries. View string blocks between matching LaTeX delimiters. • Create presentations, record and export presentation videos. • Save your work on your device and in iCloud. Synchronize data between devices. Made for students, teachers, tutors, engineers, scientists, and anyone who needs polished custom Math notes on iPhone/iPad. Help is available. Dark mode is supported. We welcome feedback: graphmath@aol.com

About

EqualMath

Features
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Designed for Apple Pencil and iPad, version 3.1.7 now lets you quickly sketch with basic elements — points, lines, and shapes — to support theoretical exploration. Function graphs are included. Core features are free.But includes some paid features: linked point function, hidden circle and color block function, creating more than 5 folders, radian display in the plane coordinate system, 3D coordinate system, vector arrow, parametric equation, water drop coloring, etc. Beyond geometry, sticky notes are central: pin them to the canvas to highlight key steps, while unwanted ink can be erased to keep your workspace clean. ### Additional Features 1. **Handwritten uppercase letter recognition** – instantly names vertices as you draw geometric figures. Turn it off to use freeform handwriting for names. 2. **Export to Photos** – one-tap export with no watermark. 3. **Import from Photos** – insert an image directly onto the canvas (display only, no recognition). Supports importing PDF files. 4. **Points, lines, and shapes** – select what you need. A key highlight: drag from a vertex of any shape to create a new point – no need to open the menu. 5. **Lasso tool** – select content or activate locked geometry elements. For points, three selection methods are supported: draw a line near the point, draw a line that passes through the point, or draw a small circle around it. 6. **Paint bucket** – fills enclosed geometric figures and regions, dynamically sensing surrounding areas to some extent. 7. **Infinite canvas** – the canvas automatically expands in all directions as you add more ink. 8. **Function graphs** – plot single-variable expressions and parametric equations. 9. **Multi-point linkage** – explore geometric problems involving multiple moving points. 10. **3D coordinate system** – the current release introduces a 3D coordinate space where you can place points and set spatial coordinates. 11. **3D Geometric Shapes: triangular prism, quadrangular prism, cylinder, cone, triangular pyramid, quadrangular pyramid Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Math Editor4 screens
EqualMath4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Math Editor at none against EqualMath's 5. Math Editor also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 8 days). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. EqualMath sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.59 per month. Math Editor asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Math Editor ships an update every 3 days, EqualMath every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Math Editor versus EqualMath: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMath EditorEqualMath
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 8 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.616.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB321 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEteri Byazrova洪涛 刘

In-app purchases

None

Math Editor

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

EqualMath

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$1.591 Month
  • Quarterly Subscription3 Days trial$3.993 Months
  • Annual Subscription3 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time2
  • 手写识别、几何图形旋转与折叠、颜色喷绘$2.99
  • EqualMath 3 Pro$34.99

Questions

Is Math Editor free?
Math Editor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is EqualMath free?
EqualMath is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Math Editor or EqualMath have ads?
Neither Math Editor nor EqualMath shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Math Editor or EqualMath?
Math Editor ships an update every 3 days, and EqualMath every 8 days. Most recently, Math Editor was updated on September 27, 2026 and EqualMath on September 21, 2026.

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