Comparison

SciKey vs Math Keyboard For Equations

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

Head to head
About

SciKey

This app provides a specialized keyboard for iOS devices, offering over 3,000 scientific characters including Greek and Latin letters, mathematical symbols, and emoji. It allows for customization and works across all applications for writing and note-taking.

Highlights
  • 3,000+ scientific characters
  • Greek and Latin letters
  • Mathematical symbols
  • Emoji support
  • Customizable keyboard layout
  • Text snippet support
  • Works across all apps
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SciKey is a Scientific Keyboard that brings you the essential scientific characters for your iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch. Fully customizable, with more than 3,000 characters to choose from, to build your perfect keyboard (requires in-app purchase). It includes Greek and Latin letters, mathematical symbols, emoji and much more missing from the standard iOS keyboard. It also works for text snippets. You can use it from all your applications: on the web, composing emails, taking notes, writing your next publication... it simply works everywhere.

About

Math Keyboard For Equations

Easily type mathematical expressions and symbols directly within any app. Access a wide range of operators, fractions, Greek letters, and more with a custom keyboard layout. Ideal for students, educators, and professionals needing quick math input.

Highlights
  • Quick access to math symbols
  • Supports fractions and inequalities
  • Includes Greek letters and calculus symbols
  • No copy-pasting needed
  • Designed for students and professionals
  • Privacy-focused, no data collection
Features
Currently charting
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Math Keyboard – Effortless Math Typing on the Go Tired of searching for special math symbols when typing equations? Math Keyboard makes it easy to write mathematical expressions anywhere, whether you're working in a Google Doc, helping a student with homework, or discussing equations on social media. With a thoughtfully designed layout, Math Keyboard gives you quick access to essential mathematical symbols, including: - Numbers & basic operators (+, −, ×, ÷) - Fractions, inequalities, and set notation - Superscripts & subscripts for exponents - Greek letters and calculus symbols Designed for students, educators, and professionals, this keyboard simplifies math input so you can focus on the problem, not finding the right key. No more copy-pasting symbols just type and go! Privacy Policy: Math Keyboard is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how your data is handled when you use the Math Keyboard app. 1. Information We Collect No Personal Data Collected Math Keyboard does not collect, store, or share any personal information. The app functions entirely on your device and does not transmit any data to external servers. No Keyboard Input Logging Math Keyboard does not record, store, or track what you type. All keystrokes remain private and are only sent to the active text field within your selected app. 2. Permissions & Full Access Why Does Math Keyboard Request "Full Access"? Some apps require "Allow Full Access" for third-party keyboards to function properly. If you enable this setting, Math Keyboard can be used across more apps. However, even with Full Access: We do not collect or transmit keystrokes We do not access any personal data No internet connection is used for keyboard operations Enabling Full Access is optional, and Math Keyboard will still function in many apps without it. 3. Data Sharing & Third Parties Math Keyboard: Does not share data with third parties Does not use analytics or tracking services Does not display ads or collect advertising data Your privacy is 100% respected at all times. 4. Children's Privacy Math Keyboard is safe for all ages. Since the app does not collect any data, there are no risks related to children's privacy. 5. Contact Us If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, feel free to contact us: Email: appkeyboards@gmail.com We are committed to keeping Math Keyboard secure and private for all users. 6. Changes to This Policy We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Effective Date" at the top. By using Math Keyboard, you agree to this Privacy Policy. This policy ensures that you comply with Apple’s App Store privacy requirements while making it clear that your app does not collect any user data. Let me know if you need any tweaks!

Screenshots

SciKey4 screens
Math Keyboard For Equations3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SciKey at Free against Math Keyboard For Equations's $0.99. SciKey also leads on ratings volume (70 vs 8) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.6). Math Keyboard For Equations's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 3.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads 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

SciKey is free to download; Math Keyboard For Equations costs $0.99 up front. SciKey sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Math Keyboard For Equations asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Math Keyboard For Equations holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SciKey has 70 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of SciKey's written reviews are positive against 67% of Math Keyboard For Equations's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SciKey ships an update every 2 months, Math Keyboard For Equations every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
SciKey versus Math Keyboard For Equations: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSciKeyMath Keyboard For Equations
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating3.0 (70 ratings)4.6 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews54.2% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings70 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#198 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB0 MB
Age rating4+4+
DevelopershazinoShawn Boucke

Customer experience

SciKey

All ratings66 ratings
Positive40.9%
Neutral18.2%
Negative40.9%
Written reviews120 reviews
Positive54.2%
Neutral17.5%
Negative28.3%

Math Keyboard For Equations

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative16.7%

Bugs and requests

SciKey

Reported bugs

23 issues
  • Keyboard does not run on iOS 18
  • Keyboard unavailable after installation
  • Crashes instantly on iOS 17.4.1
  • Customized keyboard did not upload
  • Restore pro link is not a link
Show 18 more
  • Keyboard stuck on first key press
  • App operates incredibly slowly (1 keystroke every 3-4 seconds)
  • External keyboard bug on iPad Pro (keyboard disappears)
  • Cannot delete app
  • No globe key to switch between keyboard types
  • Keyboard freezes phone
  • Keyboard is slow to open
  • Glitchy
  • Keyboard response is incredibly slow
  • External keyboard bug
  • Keyboard is slow on iPad 2
  • Keyboard doesn't appear with iPad Pro keyboard attached
  • Keyboard stuck
  • Keyboard is slow
  • Keyboard is slow on opening
  • Keyboard is glitchy
  • Keyboard is slow on iPad 2
  • Keyboard doesn't appear with iPad Pro keyboard attached

Requested features

95 requests
  • Add negative exponent
  • Add superscript -n for x^(-n)
  • Add parentheses
  • Add superscript and subscript letters
  • Add negative powers and subscripts
Show 90 more
  • Add superscript + and - for ionic charge
  • Add modifier letter small i and θ
  • Improve positioning of exponents 1, 2, 3
  • Add more pages/keyboard layouts
  • Add negative powers and negative subscripts
  • Add power set symbol
  • Add Theta symbol
  • Add more modes or key-hold options (e.g., holding '4' for '4', '⁴', '₄')
  • Add >=, <=, ==!, Subset, Intersect, —>, <—>, Absolute =, v
  • Add more key rows
  • Add negation sign (A with a line above)
  • Allow control with spacebar for text editing
  • Long press on keyboard switch key for selection
  • Add shortcuts (e.g., Ctrl+2 for λ)
  • Add subscript letters for chemical states (AQ, S, L)
  • Add power set symbol
  • Add more symbols
  • Add 'n' and 'r' as subscripts
  • Add 'x' to the power of 'n'
  • Add conjunction symbol, disjunction, quantifiers, implication, set notation
  • Add xbar symbol
  • Add comma or point
  • Add 'there exists' and 'for all' symbols
  • Add more subscript and superscript options (alphabet, +,-)
  • Add capital theta, x, y, z subscripts, subscript k and s
  • Add integral symbol
  • Add capital θ, x, y, z subscripts, subscript k and s
  • Add |R, |N, Z, Q symbols
  • Add capital theta
  • Add equation arrow (-->) and equilibrium arrows
  • Add superscript + and -
  • Add more symbols for trigonometry
  • Add parenthesis
  • Allow rearranging keys and creating custom pages
  • Add 'hold on letter to get something else' feature
  • Add radical sign
  • Add more physics symbols
  • Add shapes for common graphs
  • Add more keyboard layouts
  • Add more keys to the layout
  • Add Apple modifier key symbols (command, escape, Apple logo, Twitter logo)
  • Add more rows of keys for iPad
  • Add superscript and subscript numbers
  • Add superscript + and -
  • Add subscript and superscript alphabet
  • Add Greek letters like μ
  • Add more subscripts and superscripts
  • Add arrow symbol for limits and functions
  • Remove Latin and Greek letters to make space for more symbols
  • Turn off keyboard sounds
  • Add period
  • Add basic symbols for calc/chem/trig kits
  • Add more keys
  • Make multiple different keyboard layouts and choose which one to use
  • Add parentheses
  • Add more symbols
  • Add integral symbol
  • Add theta
  • Add capital θ
  • Add x, y, z subscripts
  • Add subscript k and s
  • Add power notation and subscript notation
  • Add shapes for common graphs
  • Add |R, |N, Z, Q symbols
  • Add capital theta
  • Add equation arrow (-->) and equilibrium arrows
  • Add superscript + and -
  • Add more symbols for trigonometry
  • Add parenthesis
  • Allow rearranging keys and creating custom pages
  • Add 'hold on letter to get something else' feature
  • Add radical sign
  • Add more physics symbols
  • Add shapes for common graphs
  • Add more keyboard layouts
  • Add more keys to the layout
  • Add Apple modifier key symbols (command, escape, Apple logo, Twitter logo)
  • Add more rows of keys for iPad
  • Add superscript and subscript numbers
  • Add superscript + and -
  • Add subscript and superscript alphabet
  • Add Greek letters like μ
  • Add more subscripts and superscripts
  • Add arrow symbol for limits and functions
  • Remove Latin and Greek letters to make space for more symbols
  • Turn off keyboard sounds
  • Add period
  • Add basic symbols for calc/chem/trig kits
  • Add more keys
  • Make multiple different keyboard layouts and choose which one to use

Math Keyboard For Equations

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SciKey

One-time1
  • SciKey Pro$0.99
None

Math Keyboard For Equations

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SciKey free?
SciKey is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Math Keyboard For Equations free?
Math Keyboard For Equations costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SciKey or Math Keyboard For Equations?
Math Keyboard For Equations is rated higher. SciKey averages 3.0 out of 5 from 70 ratings, while Math Keyboard For Equations averages 4.6 from 8 ratings.
Do SciKey or Math Keyboard For Equations have ads?
Neither SciKey nor Math Keyboard For Equations shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SciKey or Math Keyboard For Equations?
SciKey ships an update every 2 months, and Math Keyboard For Equations every 2 days. Most recently, SciKey was updated on November 1, 2026 and Math Keyboard For Equations on November 8, 2026.

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