# EqualMath vs PageNote

The clearest difference is update cadence: PageNote at every 4 days against EqualMath's every 9 days. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. EqualMath sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.59 per month and PageNote sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

EqualMath ships an update every 9 days, PageNote every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | EqualMath | PageNote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Size | 321 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.5** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [洪涛 刘](https://appshunter.io/developer/1831881552) | [Tiancheng Gao](https://appshunter.io/developer/6803788072) |

## What reviewers say

### EqualMath

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/equalmath/id6749845326)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $1.59 | per month |
| Quarterly Subscription | $3.99 | per 3 months |
| Annual Subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| 手写识别、几何图形旋转与折叠、颜色喷绘 | $2.99 | one-time |
| EqualMath 3 Pro | $34.99 | one-time |


### PageNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pagenote/id6803788070)

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Standard · Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Advanced · Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Pro · Monthly | $24.99 | per month |
| Standard · Semester | $39.99 | per 6 months |
| Advanced · Semester | $79.99 | per 6 months |
| Pro · Semester | $99.99 | per 6 months |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EqualMath free?

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

### Is PageNote free?

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

### Do EqualMath or PageNote have ads?

Neither EqualMath nor PageNote shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, EqualMath or PageNote?

EqualMath ships an update every 9 days, and PageNote every 4 days. Most recently, EqualMath was updated on October 8, 2026 and PageNote on October 4, 2026.

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