Comparison

MathNotes vs Vector3D

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 provides an infinite digital canvas for studying and visualizing mathematics. It allows users to create 2D and 3D graphs, take notes with LaTeX formatting, and convert handwritten equations into editable LaTeX using OCR. Ideal for students and professionals needing a comprehensive math workspace.

Highlights
  • Infinite digital canvas
  • 2D and 3D graph plotting
  • Formula OCR to LaTeX
  • LaTeX equation rendering
  • Interactive animated sliders
  • Note organization with media
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Transform the way you study and visualize mathematics with MathNotes, the ultimate infinite canvas built for students, professionals, and math enthusiasts! Whether you're plotting a simple 2D graph, exploring complex 3D surfaces, or simply taking digital notes with perfect LaTeX formatting, MathNotes gives you full freedom in a single, boundless workspace. FEATURES • Infinite Canvas: Pan, zoom, and organize your math notes unhindered! Add text, images, videos, and web links instantly. • Advanced Plotting Engine: Easily plot standard 2D functions, polar coordinates, and parametric curves. • Interactive 3D Surfaces: Visualize multi-variable formulas (`z = f(x,y)`) in full 3D space with an orbit camera. • Formula OCR Engine: Found a complicated equation? Simply snap a photo or scan it using our built-in ONNX-powered OCR to perfectly convert it into editable LaTeX. • Beautiful LaTeX Rendering: Write and render complicated mathematical formulas with gorgeous typography. • Scrubbable Constants: Use animated sliders to watch your 2D and 3D graphs react in real-time. • Custom Organization: Pin definitions, build concepts visually, and maintain your custom study notes. Designed for fluid interaction, MathNotes handles your deepest mathematical explorations with a clean, dynamic, and focused interface. Ready to master calculus, linear algebra, and trigonometry? Download MathNotes today and unlock the perfect math study canvas!

About

Vector3D

Features
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Vector3D: Math Plotter brings your math to life — plot vectors, points, and line segments in interactive 3D space, right on your iPad or iPhone. Whether you're a student tackling linear algebra, a teacher preparing classroom demonstrations, or a physics enthusiast exploring 3D geometry, Vector3D gives you an intuitive tool to visualise mathematical objects the way they really look. FEATURES • Plot vectors with custom start points, components, colours, and thickness • Visualise points and line segments in full 3D • Display vectors in i, j, k notation with automatic magnitude calculation • Labels follow each object in 3D space for easy identification • Adjust axis and grid size to fit any scale • Save scenes as .vviz files and reload them anytime • Share scenes via AirDrop, Files, or any app • Capture and share screenshots of your 3D scene • Dark mode and light mode support • Available in English, Traditional Chinese, and Japanese • Works completely offline — no account required, no data collected FREE vs PRO Free: Plot up to 10 objects per day, save up to 3 scenes Pro (one-time purchase): Unlimited objects and unlimited scene saves PRIVACY Vector3D collects zero data. No analytics, no ads, no tracking. Everything stays on your device. Perfect for: • High school and university students studying vectors, linear algebra, or calculus • Math and physics teachers creating visual aids • STEM learners curious about 3D geometry

Screenshots

MathNotes4 screens
Vector3D3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Vector3D at none against MathNotes's shown. MathNotes's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On price and in-app purchases 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. MathNotes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Vector3D sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
MathNotes versus Vector3D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMathNotesVector3D
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size340 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVladislav AlikovTin Chi Chan

In-app purchases

1 purchases

MathNotes

One-time1
  • Support the App and remove Ads$2.99
1 purchases

Vector3D

One-time1
  • Pro Upgrade$0.99

Questions

Is MathNotes free?
MathNotes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Vector3D free?
Vector3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MathNotes or Vector3D have ads?
MathNotes shows ads; Vector3D does not.

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