Comparison

AI Tutor vs Class Notes

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

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About

AI Tutor

Features
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AI Tutor is a math homework helper and study buddy that never just hands you the answer. Snap a photo of a math problem, and your AI math tutor reads it and asks you step-by-step questions until you solve it yourself, the way a great math tutor does. WHY STUDENTS AND PARENTS CHOOSE IT • Math homework help for grade 1 to grade 12: elementary math, middle school math, high school math, algebra 1, pre-algebra, geometry and word problems • Step by step math, not a math solver: the tutor gives hints, checks your work and asks the next question • Scan math problems with the camera or pick a photo; handwriting and several problems in one picture are fine • Snap your written work: the tutor points to the exact line that went wrong and keeps guiding • Answer by typing, by voice, or by handwriting on the iPad scratchpad • Stuck? Ask for a hint, say "I'm stuck", or get a short lesson that re-explains the concept with a new example • Animated visuals for fractions, geometry, number lines and bar models • Your study buddy Pi, a little dog in a graduation cap, waves, thinks along and celebrates every correct step TOPICS COVERED Fractions, decimals, percent, ratio and proportion, equations, algebra, geometry, area and perimeter, word problems, arithmetic and mental math, functions, statistics and probability, exam prep. FOR PARENTS Help kids with math even if you have forgotten how. Use it as a math checker for finished homework, or let the app sit with your child while you cook. The parent report shows problems done, time spent, how much was solved without help, and the skills that need practice. Share it with one tap. LEARN MATH BETTER The tutor remembers where your child usually trips up and brings it back at the right moment in the next problem. Every session ends with a summary of the concepts used, so learning math sticks instead of copying answers. LANGUAGES English, Vietnamese, French, Chinese, Japanese and Korean. The tutor teaches in the language of the problem. BY GRADE Grade 1, grade 2, grade 3, grade 4, grade 5 (elementary math), grade 6, grade 7, grade 8 (middle school math, pre-algebra), grade 9, grade 10, grade 11, grade 12 (algebra 1, algebra 2, geometry, precalculus). Also used for homeschool math, summer math practice, math test prep and catching up after a missed class. FREE Unlimited problems. No sign-in required to start. Sign in to keep your progress across devices. AI Tutor is the homework app for students who want to actually understand math, and for parents who want more than a photo math answer key.

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Class Notes

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Class Notebook is a handwriting notebook app designed for students. Just like a 60-page paper notebook, you can organize your notes by subject or theme. You can share your handwritten pages with friends or teachers, and the recipient can directly add their own handwriting to the shared page. ■ Device Compatibility (Recommended) This app is designed for handwriting with Apple Pencil. Due to screen size, we highly recommend using an iPad. While you can handwrite with your finger or a stylus on an iPhone, an iPad provides a much more comfortable experience for writing across a full notebook page. ■ Manage Notes on a Bookshelf Find and open your class notes instantly from a wooden bookshelf design. When creating a notebook, you can choose the name, cover color (12 colors), and paper type. You can also rename it or set a photo as the cover later. The cover also displays your page progress. ■ Premium Handwriting Experience ・ On iPad, use standard Apple pen tools (Pen, Marker, Eraser, etc.). ・ On iPad, toggle "Draw with Finger" on or off. ・ On iPhone, choose from Pen, Marker, and Eraser, along with color and line thickness. ・ Undo/Redo and clear entire page (with a confirmation prompt to prevent accidental deletion). ・ Pinch to zoom in for easily writing fine text. ・ On iPad, write seamlessly in the same paper size regardless of screen orientation (portrait or landscape). ■ Paper Styles for Every Class In addition to Blank, Lined, and Grid paper, the Premium "Paper Pack" unlocks 6 more styles: Dot, Cornell, English 4-Line, Manuscript (Vertical writing), Vertical Lined, and Sheet Music. Paper styles can be set per notebook and are reflected in exported PDFs or images. ■ Share Handwritten Pages Send written pages via AirDrop or Files. Recipients can check the content, import it into a blank page in their own notebook, and add their notes directly. Perfect for sharing notes with an absent friend or getting corrections from a teacher. ・ Choose whether to include the sender's name. ・ Imported pages are marked with a "Received Page" stamp. ・ A confirmation screen appears when importing onto a page that already contains writing, allowing you to revert to the previous state. ・ Even without an existing notebook, you can create a new one on the spot to receive the page. ■ Review History via Calendar Features an "Edit History" tab to review pages by the date they were written. See at a glance when and in which class notebook you wrote. You can also check the writing history for each specific notebook. ■ Export Features (Great for Submissions) ・ Export a single page as an image. ・ Select multiple pages and export them as a single PDF. ・ Export an entire notebook as a PDF (choose whether to include blank pages). If you register your name in the settings, your name and the date will be automatically printed at the bottom of exported pages. At a glance, everyone knows who wrote it and when—perfect for submitting homework or reports. ■ Fully Functional Free Version Even in the free version, you can use all the following features within one notebook: ・ Handwriting, Eraser, Undo/Redo ・ Blank / Lined / Grid paper ・ Send and import pages ・ Export single pages, multiple pages, or the entire notebook ・ Change cover colors and photos Try it out with one notebook without any feature restrictions. ■ Premium (One-time Purchase) Pay once and use it forever. This is not a subscription. ・ Create unlimited notebooks (manage by subjects like English, Math, Science, History, etc.) ・ Unlock the Paper Pack (6 extra styles) ■ Recommended For: ・ Students who want to organize their class notes by subject. ・ Those who want to carry their handwritten notes on an iPad with Apple Pencil. ・ Users who want to easily exchange single note pages with friends or teachers. ・ Students who need to submit handwritten homework or assignments. Write naturally like on a paper notebook, share pages when needed, and export data digitally. Give it a try for your everyday class notes!

Screenshots

AI Tutor4 screens
Class Notes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AI Tutor at none against Class Notes's 1. AI Tutor also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 3 days) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). Class Notes's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price 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. Class Notes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. AI Tutor asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AI Tutor ships an update daily, Class Notes every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
AI Tutor versus Class Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAI TutorClass Notes
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 3 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size74 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperManh Toan NguyenTAKASHI KOJIMA

In-app purchases

None

AI Tutor

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Class Notes

One-time1
  • Premium Feature$5.99

Questions

Is AI Tutor free?
AI Tutor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Class Notes free?
Class Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do AI Tutor or Class Notes have ads?
AI Tutor shows ads; Class Notes does not.
Which is updated more often, AI Tutor or Class Notes?
AI Tutor ships an update daily, and Class Notes every 3 days. Most recently, AI Tutor was updated on October 4, 2026 and Class Notes on October 13, 2026.

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