# MarkUp vs MathNote

The clearest difference is monetization model: MarkUp at free against MathNote's freemium. On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MarkUp sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per year and MathNote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for MarkUp against 5.0 for MathNote. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MarkUp | MathNote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/markup-text-and-math-editor/id6762391621/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mathnote-for-research/id6766287782/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 60 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Valentin Donchev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1894024653) | [Kihun Nam](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896267048) |

## What reviewers say

### MarkUp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/markup-text-and-math-editor/id6762391621)

A plain-text writing app supporting Markdown and LaTeX math equations for notes, research, and long-form content. Offers live preview, multiple export options, and folder syncing.

**Highlights:** Markdown formatting with live preview, LaTeX math equation rendering, Split view for writing and preview, Export to PDF, HTML, RTF, and more, Sync any folder from iCloud or device, Customizable toolbar and keyboard shortcuts

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MarkUp Yearly | $3.99 | per year |
| MarkUp Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |


### MathNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mathnote-for-research/id6766287782)

A document editor for researchers and students that supports live rendering of LaTeX and Markdown notes with full math capabilities. It integrates with AI apps, allowing you to bundle notes, photos, and PDFs for analysis and verification.

**Highlights:** Live preview with KaTeX math rendering, LaTeX and Markdown editing, Attach photos and reference PDFs, LaTeX-friendly keyboard, Diff panel for change review, Ask AI for proof verification and reformatting, Customizable prompts for AI assistance

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ask AI Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Ask AI Annual | $12.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MarkUp free?

MarkUp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is MathNote free?

MathNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MarkUp or MathNote?

MarkUp and MathNote are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do MarkUp or MathNote have ads?

Neither MarkUp nor MathNote shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*