Comparison

MathNote vs How {Things} Work

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

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MathNote

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MATHNOTE - Your Complete Math Companion Master mathematics from basics to advanced with MathNote. Whether you're in elementary school or university, MathNote makes learning math simple with clear explanations, organized formulas, and step-by-step examples. 7 MATH CATEGORIES • Foundations – Numbers, fractions, decimals, order of operations • Algebra – Equations, polynomials, functions, logarithms, matrices • Geometry – Shapes, angles, area, volume, coordinate geometry • Trigonometry – Ratios, identities, unit circle, laws of sines/cosines • Calculus – Limits, derivatives, integrals, series • Statistics – Probability, distributions, regression, hypothesis testing • Discrete Math – Logic, sets, combinatorics, graph theory FEATURES ā–ø 400+ Formulas Complete A-Z formula dictionary with explanations and meanings ā–ø Step-by-Step Examples Every concept includes worked problems with detailed solutions ā–ø Quick Study Notes Cheat sheets, tips & tricks organized by topic ā–ø Built-in Math Tools • Scientific Calculator (sin, cos, tan, log, ln, powers) • Unit Converter (length, area, volume, weight, temperature) • Geometry Calculator (shapes, area, perimeter, volume) • Equation Solver (linear & quadratic equations) ā–ø Bookmarks & Favorites Save formulas and topics for quick access ā–ø Progress Tracking • Learning streaks to keep you motivated • Track topics viewed and completed • Study time statistics ā–ø Smart Search Find any concept, formula, or example instantly ā–ø Works Offline All content available without internet ā–ø Dark Mode Easy on the eyes for late-night study sessions PERFECT FOR • Elementary & middle school students • High school algebra, geometry & trigonometry • College calculus & statistics • Test prep (SAT, ACT, AP, GRE, GMAT) • Teachers and tutors • Anyone refreshing their math skills EACH TOPIC INCLUDES Clear definition with key terms Essential formulas with explanations Step-by-step worked examples Real-world applications Mathematical proofs (where applicable) Download MathNote and make math easy

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How {Things} Work

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Ever wondered how a microwave actually heats your dinner? How Wi-Fi gets through walls? How an MRI sees inside you without cutting you open? How {things} Work is a field guide to the machinery of modern life - short, plainspoken explainers about the everyday objects, systems, and ideas that quietly run the world. Every topic has three reading depths. - The short version - a paragraph that answers the question. - Go Deeper - a more technical pass, already prepared. - The Full Picture - edge cases, context, and broader connections. What's inside the first release: - Around 200 topics across 30 categories - from home appliances and transport, to your senses, the weather, money, materials, AI, and more - A quick quiz at the end of each topic, so the details stay - Bookmarks for the ones you want to come back to - Source links at the foot of every topic Built to read calmly. No accounts. No ads. No tracking. Works fully offline once installed. Read on the train, in bed, or in the kitchen while something's in the oven. For the curious - and for anyone who keeps getting asked "how does that actually work?"

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MathNote4 screens
How {Things} Work4 screens

Verdict

The call

MathNote and How {Things} Work are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
MathNote versus How {Things} Work: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMathNoteHow {Things} Work
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDinesh Mallaccburns.me

In-app purchases

None

MathNote

No in-app purchases

None

How {Things} Work

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MathNote free?
MathNote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is How {Things} Work free?
How {Things} Work is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MathNote or How {Things} Work have ads?
Neither MathNote nor How {Things} Work shows ads.

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