iPadOS 18 has finally graced the iPad with a calculator app that’s anything but ordinary. It has AI-powered features like Math Notes, which allows you to handwrite equations and get real-time solutions – a feature unavailable on Android. In addition to simple equations, the app also supports formulas, graphs, history tracking, variable and unit conversions.
If you’re drawn to these features, especially handwritten calculations, you’ll be happy to know that similar functionality is available through various calculator apps on Android.
Here are some calculator apps for your Android phone or tablet that offer a similar experience to the iPadOS 18 calculator:
| Application name | Handwritten input | Real-time solution | Step by step solution | Drawing | Other Features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Math Solver | Yes | No | Yes | No | Photo input, manual typing, daily quizzes, math games. | Free |
| Signature Calculator | Yes | Yes | No | No | Decimal place control, approximation, trigonometry, powers, roots, exponentials, miscellaneous operations, parentheses, logarithms and constants. | Free |
| MyScript Calculator 2 | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Drag-and-drop editing, scratch-out correction, multiple line calculations, display results as decimals, fractions or mixed numbers, and with trigonometric radii or degrees. | Paid |
| Maple Calculator | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 2D and 3D graphing, wide range of math disciplines (algebra, calculus, trigonometry, linear algebra, differential equations), unit conversion, fun math puzzles. | Free |
1. Microsoft Math Solver
Microsoft Math Solver offers a similar experience to the Math Notes feature on the iPad. You can handwrite your math problems or equations on the screen, and it will solve them for you, though not in real time. After you write your equation, you must tap “Send” for step-by-step solutions.
It is a versatile app that allows you to enter problems by handwriting, typing, or even taking a picture of a printed or handwritten equation. This is a great option for students who need help with their homework or anyone who needs to solve math problems on the go.
Features similar to the iPadOS 18 Calculator app:
- Write or draw math problems on your phone screen to solve them.
- Calculate various math problems and equations, including formulas and variables.
- Provides step-by-step solutions to problems (though not in real-time).
Download: Microsoft Math Solver (Free)
2. Handwriting Calculator (Motorola only)
Handwriting Calculator is a Motorola-exclusive app originally designed for their G Stylus series, but you can install it on any Motorola phone from APKMirror. It provides a simple and intuitive way to solve math problems by typing directly on your screen.
Type your problem or equation quickly to get an instant solution. You can easily modify and add ingredients to your formula, and the result will update dynamically. As with the new iPad calculator, you can also draw a slash to remove a number or part of your formula.
To use Handwriting Calculator, install the APK and then create a home screen shortcut for it using the Activity Launcher app, as shown in the video below:
Features similar to the iPadOS 18 Calculator app:
- Write math problems or equations directly on the screen using your finger or stylus.
- Automatic recognition of handwritten input and display results.
- Slash to remove numbers or parts of an equation.
- Basic arithmetic supports powers, roots, exponentials, trigonometry, logarithms, and constants.
Download: Handwriting Calculator by Motorola (Free)
3. MyScript Calculator 2
MyScript Calculator 2 closely mirrors the Math Notes app on iPadOS 18. Type calculations or equations directly on your screen and watch the results appear instantly. Messed up a number? No worries – just scratch it and fix it like on paper.
You can also drag and drop numbers or entire equations, making editing easier. If you’re working on a multi-step problem, write in multiple lines and easily rearrange the elements. You can also choose how your answers are displayed: as decimals, fractions or mixed numbers. For trigonometry, quickly toggle between radians and degrees.
It easily saves your previous calculations as history. Overall, MyScript Calculator 2 is a great choice if you want a calculator like iPadOS 18 on Android. However, keep in mind that it is a paid app.
Features similar to the iPadOS 18 Calculator app:
- Type calculations and equations directly on the screen.
- iPadOS 18 provides instant solutions as you type, mirroring the calculator’s real-time functionality.
- Supports writing and solving complex multi-step calculations on multiple lines.
- Allows errors to be drawn out and rewritten.
- Keeps your calculation history.
Download: MyScript Calculator 2 (Paid, $2.99)
4. Maple Calculator
Maple Calculator is a powerful math tool that goes beyond simple calculations. Type your equations on the screen, and the app will recognize your handwriting and provide step-by-step solutions. It is also great at visualizing your problems and solutions in both 2D and 3D.
Like Math Notes on iPadOS 18, you can view 2D and 3D graphs of your expression and see how the graph changes as you modify the expression in real-time.
If you need to solve complex problems in various math subjects like algebra, calculus or trigonometry, Maple Calculator is a great option. Its interactive graphs and extensive features make it a valuable tool for students and professionals.
Features similar to the iPadOS 18 Calculator app:
- Write equations directly on the screen with handwriting recognition.
- Real-time solutions and step-by-step explanations.
- Graphing capabilities for 2D and 3D expressions.
Download: Maple Calculator (Free)
iPadOS 18 Calculator for Android
While the apps above are great alternatives to Math Notes, iPadOS 18 for Android isn’t currently a perfect replica of the calculator. However, as more and more people want handwritten input and AI, I believe developers will soon bring similar apps to Android with comparable interface and features. This will make calculations a chore, especially with an Android tablet and a stylus or a phone with a stylus, like the Galaxy S Ultra series with the S Pen.