MathMagic Lite for iOS vs xFormula
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MathMagic Lite for iOS
Easily create and edit mathematical expressions and scientific symbols. Generate equation images for use in documents, presentations, and web content. The created equations can be reopened and modified.
- WYSIWYG equation editor
- Write mathematical expressions
- Insert scientific symbols
- Export equation images
- Editable equation images
- Use in word processors and presentations
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MathMagic Lite is one of the best free WYSIWYG equation editors on the planet. MathMagic Lite lets you write any mathematical expressions and various scientific symbols easily and then use them in your word processors, presentations, web contents, technical publications and more. MathMagic equation image can be opened and edited again. MathMagic Lite for iOS runs on iPhone and iPad running iOS 6.1 or higher.
xFormula
Create and edit mathematical equations with a visual interface. Export your work as images, LaTeX, MathML, or UnicodeMath for use in documents and presentations. Features include image recognition, formula libraries, and custom keyboards.
- Visual equation editing
- Export to image, LaTeX, MathML, UnicodeMath
- Image recognition for formulas
- Organized formula libraries
- Customizable keyboard for symbols
- Keyboard extension for other apps
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This is a math equation editor which could export the result as picture, LaTeX, MathML, UnicodeMath(Word). Include variables, binary operators, arrows, relations, brackets, underline, overline, accents, fraction, radical, large operator... Just download and have a try. ----- Functions: 1. Mathematical formula editing. 2. Import & Export - LaTeX (Pages, Keynote) - MathML (Pages, Keynote) - UnicodeMath (Word) - Image - SVG: If the .svg file is exported by xFormula, then it could be imported and edit again. 3. Image recognition - Setup large model API to recognize the math formula in the image. - The recognition of mathematical formulas in large models is getting better and better, but due to the large number of LaTeX commands for mathematical formulas, there may be some situations where the same symbol is different for different commands. xFormula cannot support all LaTeX commands yet, so there may be some exceptions. However, we will continue to optimize and be compatible with more commands in future versions 4. Mathematical formula library: - You can create several formula libraries at the same time, and each formula library can be exported and imported separately; - Under each formula library, there can be many categories, and under each category, there can be many groups. Under each group, formulas can be created and edited - Example 1: High School Mathematics Formula Library > Classification 1: Set, Classification 2: Geometry, Classification 3: Algebra - Example 2: Junior High School Mathematics Formula Library>Classification 1: Rational Numbers, Classification 2: Trigonometric Functions, Classification 3: Geometry 5. Mathematical style: - Due to font limitations, the mathematical formulas currently provided may have some pixel spacing flaws, and each style may also have several mathematical characters that are not supported. Please use them as appropriate. - We will continue to optimize mathematical styles, which is what we are concerned about. 6. Custom keyboard: -The frequency of mathematical symbols used varies at each stage, from elementary school, middle school, high school to university; The frequency of symbols used for sets, limits, matrices, functions, and each knowledge range is also different. So if you use it for a long time or frequently, it is strongly recommended to create a suitable input symbol keyboard for yourself, which is more efficient and saves more time than a universal keyboard. 7. Keyboard Extension - Could be directly used in the form of a keyboard in other text editing software - Due to the system's restrictions on keyboard Extension, there may be some abnormal situations. After installing the keyboard, if it cannot appear in the keyboard list, please restart the device and try again - Although currently compatible with iOS 15, it is recommended to use new devices as old devices may experience loading failures due to memory limitations and other issues 8. Help Document ----- Purchase: 1. This is a paid software and is provided for free download in the hope that users will know what features this software has and whether it is useful before purchasing. 2. As the payment methods for iOS and macOS were not unified when this software was first released, xFormula (iOS) and xFormula (macOS) need to be paid separately. The advantage of separate payment is pricing splitting, which means that if you only have a mobile device and don't have a Mac, you can save on the purchase cost of the Mac. If merged, the pricing will also be the sum of the current two pricing. 3. If you plan to use this software for a long time and consider upgrading more features in the future, it is recommended to purchase the Professional Edition. Terms of Service : https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: http://guizhenjiaoyu.com/xformula/en/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MathMagic Lite for iOS at none against xFormula's 4. MathMagic Lite for iOS also leads on iOS requirement (7.1 vs 16.1). xFormula's advantage is review sentiment (85% vs 52%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 15 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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
Both are free to download. xFormula sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. MathMagic Lite for iOS asks for nothing beyond the download.
xFormula holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 26 and 55 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of MathMagic Lite for iOS's written reviews are positive against 85% of xFormula's.
MathMagic Lite for iOS ships an update every 15 months, xFormula every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 10, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MathMagic Lite for iOS | xFormula |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (26 ratings) | 3.9 (55 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 52.0% of reviews | 84.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 26 | 55 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 7.1 — better | 16.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | InfoLogic | 煦 张 |
Customer experience
MathMagic Lite for iOS
xFormula
In-app purchases
MathMagic Lite for iOS
No in-app purchases
xFormula
- Pro 1 Month (Auto-Renewable)$1.991 Month
- Advanced (Lifetime)$9.99
- Basic (Lifetime)$11.99
- Pro (Lifetime)$18.99
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