Comparison

Note Mplus vs Overwrite

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

Head to head
About

Note Mplus

Features
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Note M+ is a simple note-taking app that allows you to seamlessly write text and mathematical formulas within the same note. It is specially designed for notes containing math equationsβ€”which are notoriously difficult to type in standard note apps. It's the perfect tool for mathematics, physics, engineering, statistics, and certification studies. Using your standard keyboard, you can easily insert formula commands and edit them in real-time. Whether you are taking class notes, summarizing key points, solving practice problems, drafting reports, brainstorming ideas, or reviewing for exams, Note M+ is highly versatile for any situation that involves math. Key Features: - Combine text and mathematical formulas in a single note - Clear, easy-to-read rendering of equations - Ideal for study notes, practice problems, and report drafting - Dark mode support - Simple, lightweight, and smooth user experience - Save formulas as images Supported Math Expressions: - Basic arithmetic operations - Fractions - Square roots - Trigonometric functions - Greek letters - Integrals - Sets - Vector symbols - Matrices Note M+ is a casual, user-friendly app built for anyone who works with math!

About

Overwrite

Features
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Overwrite is the ultimate minimalist workspace for developers, writers, and students with offline-first LaTeX and Markdown document editing. Ditch the bloat. Overwrite combines a distraction-free environment with high-performance editing tools. Whether you’re drafting notes in Markdown, writing mathematical equations in LaTeX, or testing JavaScript and Dart scripts, Overwrite handles it all natively and 100% offline. Designed to look stunning on both iPhone and iPad, the app features a responsive layout, a customizable monospaced interface, and a custom keyboard accessory bar to make editing on the go effortless. KEY FEATURES: 1. Rich Markdown Workspace (WYSIWYG) Draft beautiful documentation, prose, or journals. Live rendering hides formatting syntax markers unless you are editing the line (Notion-style). Format quickly with an interactive slash command (/) menu and floating selection toolbars. 2. Advanced LaTeX & Math Workspace Render complex math formulas, matrices, and equations instantly (powered offline by MathJax). Tablet Optimization: Work efficiently on iPad with a dual-pane side-by-side view (edit on the left, live preview on the right). Accessory Bar: Type faster using a dedicated keyboard accessory bar for commonly used special symbols (\, { }, \frac, \sqrt, \pi, etc.). Seamlessly wrap selected text inside equations or bracket formats with a single tap. 3. PDF Export & Offline Sync Export your Markdown and LaTeX files directly to PDF with clean, premium typography. Uses high-quality fonts (Inter and Source Code Pro) offline, with online fallback for emoji support (Noto Color Emoji). Auto-save debouncing keeps your drafts synchronized and secure on local storage. 4. Offline Code Editor Edit Java, Javascript, Python or Dart Code complete with full syntax highlighting and auto completion in a VS Code style editor. Unlock your productivity. Simplify your writing and coding workflow with Overwrite.

Screenshots

Note Mplus4 screens
Overwrite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Overwrite at none against Note Mplus's shown. Note Mplus's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

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

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Note Mplus ships an update every 5 weeks, Overwrite every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
Note Mplus versus Overwrite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNote MplusOverwrite
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks β€” betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 β€” better15.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size58 MB58 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKazuki NaginoStefan Muke

In-app purchases

None

Note Mplus

No in-app purchases

None

Overwrite

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Note Mplus free?
Note Mplus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Overwrite free?
Overwrite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Note Mplus or Overwrite have ads?
Note Mplus shows ads; Overwrite does not.
Which is updated more often, Note Mplus or Overwrite?
Note Mplus ships an update every 5 weeks, and Overwrite every 3 months. Most recently, Note Mplus was updated on October 28, 2026 and Overwrite on October 28, 2026.

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