Comparison

MathNotes vs Aporia

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

Aporia

Features
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Aporia Education is a guided learning app for university-level mathematics and physics. Learn university math and physics through structured lessons, interactive exercises, and clear feedback. Study Differential Calculus, Integral Calculus, Linear Algebra, Classical Mechanics, and Electromagnetism at your own pace. Strengthen your understanding with: • Guided practice and immediate feedback • Course exams and daily study sessions • A personal formula sheet for saving important formulas • Progress, streak, XP, and level tracking • A collection of scientists unlocked as you learn • English and Spanish support Aporia Premium provides access to the complete learning experience, including all lessons, guided practice, exams, daily study, and unlimited saved formulas. Monthly and yearly plans are available through Apple. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled in your Apple Account settings. Whether you are reviewing a difficult topic, preparing for an exam, or building consistent study habits, Aporia helps you keep learning one step at a time. Privacy Policy: https://aporialabs.app/privacy/education/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

MathNotes4 screens
Aporia3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Aporia at none against MathNotes's shown. Aporia also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). MathNotes's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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 Aporia sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MathNotes ships an update every 2 weeks, Aporia every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
MathNotes versus Aporia: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMathNotesAporia
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size340 MB100 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVladislav AlikovOmar Esteban Corona Mindiola

In-app purchases

1 purchases

MathNotes

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

Aporia

Subscriptions2
  • Aporia Premium$9.991 Month
  • Aporia Premium$99.991 Year

Questions

Is MathNotes free?
MathNotes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Aporia free?
Aporia is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MathNotes or Aporia have ads?
MathNotes shows ads; Aporia does not.
Which is updated more often, MathNotes or Aporia?
MathNotes ships an update every 2 weeks, and Aporia every 3 days. Most recently, MathNotes was updated on September 24, 2026 and Aporia on September 17, 2026.

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