Comparison

MathNotes vs WorkNest AI

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

Head to head
About

MathNotes

This app offers a comprehensive suite of tools for STEM students, combining handwritten note-taking with advanced math solving capabilities. It features an AI tutor, multiple calculators, and PDF annotation, all designed to streamline studying and problem-solving.

Highlights
  • Handwritten notes with Apple Pencil/finger
  • Photo-based problem solving
  • 12 specialized calculators
  • AI tutor for homework help
  • PDF import and annotation
  • Offline functionality
Features
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The all-in-one math solver and study app. MathNotes combines Desmos-like graphing, Symbolab-like step-by-step solving, 12 specialized calculators, an AI tutor, and beautiful handwritten notes, all in one place. Write naturally - Handwrite with Apple Pencil or your finger, no keyboard needed - Keep notes handwritten or compile to publication-ready documents Solve anything - Snap a photo of any problem for instant solutions, graphs, and step-by-step explanations - 12 built-in calculators: graphing, scientific, matrix, symbolic, unit converter, and more - AI-powered help that actually understands your work Stay organized - Unlimited notebooks and folders - Tag definitions, theorems, and formulas to build your own knowledge base - Import, annotate, and markup PDFs and textbooks - Export beautiful, perfectly formatted PDFs Built for students - Privacy-first: your notes are encrypted and never used for AI training - Works offline - One app replaces Desmos, Symbolab, Photomath, and your note-taking app Subscription - Plus unlocks unlimited notes, cloud sync, and other basic features. Premium unlocks the AI chat, agentic LaTeX editor, and cloud sync. Everything else: notes, all 12 calculators, PDF support: is free with limited use. Try Premium free for 7 days! Terms of Use: https://mathnotes.io/terms Privacy Policy: https://mathnotes.io/privacy

About

WorkNest AI

Features
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Something happened at work. Now what? A difficult conversation. A frustrating manager. A coworker conflict. An unexpected message. A situation you can't stop thinking about. Sometimes you don't need someone to tell you what to do. You need a private place to slow down, make sense of what happened, and decide what feels right for you. WorkNest AI helps you navigate difficult moments at work—with more clarity and confidence. Talk it through Get what's on your mind out in a private space. Vent about what happened, how you feel, or what you don't know how to handle. Find clarity Step back from the emotion and look at your situation from different angles. Identify patterns, separate what you know from what you're assuming, and see what stands out. Explore your options When there's no obvious answer, consider different paths forward. Explore realistic approaches without being told there is one “right” choice. Make an action plan Turn an idea into practical next steps. Break a difficult situation into small, manageable actions and decide what you want to do next. Practice before you respond Preparing for a difficult conversation? Practice different approaches and see how the conversation might unfold before you have it for real. Know what to say Turn your thoughts into a clear, thoughtful message. WorkNest helps you shape what you want to say while keeping the final words in your hands. Get guidance for difficult moments Explore practical guidance, scripts, and ideas tailored to your situation and working style. Reflect privately Use your journal to process what happened and notice patterns over time. Your full journal stays on your device. Optional AI Insights can use a de-identified version of an entry when you choose to request them. Take care of yourself, too Reset, recharge, and manage the stress work can bring with wellness tools designed to complement the rest of your experience. WorkNest doesn't tell you what you should do. It helps you think things through, explore your options, and decide what to do next. Private. Supportive. Built for the moments at work when you don't know what to do next. Terms of Use: https://artechhq.com/products/worknest/terms Privacy Policy: https://artechhq.com/products/worknest/privacy

Screenshots

MathNotes4 screens
WorkNest AI4 screens

Verdict

The call

MathNotes and WorkNest AI are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. MathNotes sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and WorkNest AI sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MathNotes ships an update every 4 days, WorkNest AI weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
MathNotes versus WorkNest AI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMathNotesWorkNest AI
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size173 MB16 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperMark MillerARTECHHQ LLC

In-app purchases

8 purchases

MathNotes

Subscriptions5
  • iwrote Plus7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • MathNotes Premium7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • MathNotes Pro7 Days trial$9.991 Month
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  • MathNotes Plus7 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • MathNotes Pro7 Days trial$99.991 Year
One-time3
  • 1 Course Credit$24.99
  • 3 MathNotes Credits$54.99
  • 5 MathNotes Credits$74.99
4 purchases

WorkNest AI

Subscriptions4
  • WorkNest Founding Monthly7 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • WorkNest Pro — Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • WorkNest Founding Annual7 Days trial$59.991 Year
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  • WorkNest Pro — Annual7 Days trial$69.991 Year

Questions

Is MathNotes free?
MathNotes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is WorkNest AI free?
WorkNest AI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MathNotes or WorkNest AI have ads?
Neither MathNotes nor WorkNest AI shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MathNotes or WorkNest AI?
MathNotes ships an update every 4 days, and WorkNest AI weekly. Most recently, MathNotes was updated on November 5, 2026 and WorkNest AI on October 31, 2026.

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