# SoloMD vs MathNote

The clearest difference is rating: MathNote at 5.0 against SoloMD's 1.0. SoloMD's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MathNote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. SoloMD asks for nothing beyond the download.

MathNote holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SoloMD | MathNote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solomd/id6762498874/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mathnote-for-research/id6766287782/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 20 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [向东 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/1885418034) | [Kihun Nam](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896267048) |

## What reviewers say

### SoloMD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solomd/id6762498874)

A distraction-free Markdown editor for iPad, focusing on writing with live preview, rich syntax, and export options. Your notes are stored locally as plain text files.

**Highlights:** Distraction-free writing environment, Live Markdown preview, KaTeX math and Mermaid diagram support, Multiple export formats (HTML, PDF, DOCX), File tree and outline view, Focus and typewriter modes, Split-view and multitasking support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 SoloMD free?

SoloMD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is MathNote free?

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

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

MathNote is rated higher. SoloMD averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while MathNote averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do SoloMD or MathNote have ads?

Neither SoloMD nor MathNote shows ads.

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