Comparison

iNote vs MathPad

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

Head to head
About

iNote

Features
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Study Notes is a modern handwriting and note-taking app for iPhone and iPad designed to deliver an ultra-smooth digital writing experience with powerful tools for creativity, productivity, and study. Built for students, professionals, artists, and creators, InkFlow combines low-latency ink rendering with advanced Apple Pencil support, giving users a natural handwriting experience that feels fast, fluid, and precise. Whether you are taking notes, sketching ideas, annotating PDFs, journaling, or organizing concepts on an infinite canvas, InkFlow provides a clean and powerful workspace optimized for speed and flexibility. The app supports pressure-sensitive writing, tilt shading, hover preview, customizable brushes, layers, shape recognition, and intelligent stroke smoothing to make handwriting look beautiful and responsive. InkFlow also includes advanced tools such as lasso selection, smart eraser, live collaboration support, and high-quality PDF export, making it ideal for both casual note-taking and professional workflows. With a modern interface and GPU-accelerated rendering optimized for ProMotion displays, InkFlow delivers a premium writing experience across all supported devices. Key Features: • Ultra-smooth handwriting experience • Apple Pencil optimized • Infinite canvas support • Pressure and tilt sensitivity • Custom pens, pencils, and highlighters • Smart stroke smoothing • PDF annotation and export • Shape recognition tools • Layer-based editing • Fast Metal-powered rendering Study Notes transforms digital handwriting into a fast, intuitive, and beautifully fluid experience for everyday creativity and productivity. The App offers two subscription options: -$2.99 Monthly -$19.99 Yearly Prices may vary by location. Privacy Policy: https://privacy.vanlangapps.com Terms of Use: https://tos.vanlangapps.com Should you choose to upgrade to a Pro subscription, payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. You may cancel automatic renewal and manage your subscription by selecting Manage App Subscriptions in your iTunes Account settings and selecting the subscription you want to modify. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a Pro subscription, where applicable.

About

MathPad

This AI-powered math notebook instantly checks your work as you solve problems. It highlights errors with red ink, guiding you to understand mistakes without revealing the answers. Enjoy a seamless learning experience with integrated AI assistance.

Highlights
  • AI-powered math checking
  • Instant error highlighting
  • No need to retype or screenshot
  • Interactive learning experience
  • Supports iPhone and iPad
Features
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MathPad was designed to be the easiest way to use AI for learning math. The AI is already inside the notebook as a checker, so you never have to retype or screenshot anything. If you're wrong, red ink will show where the mistake was, so you can enjoy figuring it out without being given the answer. Happy solving with MathPad! This app uses standard Apple terms of use - https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

iNote3 screens
MathPad4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: iNote at 17.0 against MathPad's 26.5. On price, ads, 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. iNote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and MathPad sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
iNote versus MathPad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriNoteMathPad
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTu Anh DoBenjamin Majkut

In-app purchases

3 purchases

iNote

Subscriptions2
  • InkFlow Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
  • InkFlow Premium Yearly$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • InkFlow Premium Lifetime$39.99
2 purchases

MathPad

Subscriptions1
  • Mathpad Monthly$4.991 Month
One-time1
  • 100 Checks$2.99

Questions

Is iNote free?
iNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MathPad free?
MathPad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do iNote or MathPad have ads?
Neither iNote nor MathPad shows ads.

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