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MathsGenie vs ZNotes

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score MathsGenie #2 in Study Guide Websites 9.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 5 of 5 features Visit MathsGenie
ZNotes #4 in Study Guide Websites 8.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 5 features Visit ZNotes

MathsGenie leads on 0 checks, ZNotes on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreMathsGenie · 9.1/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresMathsGenie · 5 of 5

MathsGenie scores higher on our rubric for study guide websites: 9.1 against 8.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #4.

MathsGenie is the better fit for all-in-one exam revision. ZNotes is the better fit for community-supported mobile revision.

  • MathsGenie fits best

    All-in-one exam revision

  • ZNotes fits best

    Community-supported mobile revision

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Side by side

Feature MathsGenie 9.1/10 Visit ↗ ZNotes 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 8.9
Ranking #2 in Study Guide Websites #4 in Study Guide Websites
Best for All-in-one exam revision Community-supported mobile revision
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price Free plan —
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Live chat Email, Community
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features MathsGenie 5/5 · ZNotes 4/5
Literature analysis ✓ ✓
Practice questions ✓ ✓
Flashcards ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Mobile apps ✓ ✓
Offline access ✓ ✓
Specs
School level Mixed Mixed
Subject coverage Mixed Mixed
Our review
Pros
  • Exam-board-organized past papers, mark schemes and topic questions
  • Combines lessons, flashcards, mock exams and revision planning
  • Web, iOS and Android access with offline study support
  • Syllabus-aligned notes, quizzes, videos and worked examples
  • Web, iOS and Android access with offline support
  • Free core resources plus community and Discord study groups
Cons
  • Its broad subject mix may feel less focused than a maths-only resource
  • Designed for school qualifications rather than general study needs
  • The large feature set may be more than students need for one task
  • AI tools and unlimited PDFs require the Boost subscription
  • Discord is the listed integration for community study groups
  • Primarily focused on secondary-school and exam preparation
Our verdict

MathsGenie is a freemium online study and revision platform for GCSE, IGCSE, A Level, AS and International qualifications. It is aimed at students who want exam-board-organized past papers, topic questions, lessons, revision notes, videos,…

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ZNotes is a student-focused study platform for secondary-school and exam-preparation learners. It brings together syllabus-aligned revision notes, chapter-wise quizzes, practice questions, videos, worked examples and progress tracking.…

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  1. MathsGenieStudy Guide Websites 9.1Free plan
  2. ZNotesStudy Guide Websites 8.9Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • MathsGenie — where it wins

    • Exam-board-organized past papers, mark schemes and topic questions
    • Combines lessons, flashcards, mock exams and revision planning
    • Web, iOS and Android access with offline study support

    Where it doesn't

    • Its broad subject mix may feel less focused than a maths-only resource
    • Designed for school qualifications rather than general study needs
    • The large feature set may be more than students need for one task
  • ZNotes — where it wins

    • Syllabus-aligned notes, quizzes, videos and worked examples
    • Web, iOS and Android access with offline support
    • Free core resources plus community and Discord study groups

    Where it doesn't

    • AI tools and unlimited PDFs require the Boost subscription
    • Discord is the listed integration for community study groups
    • Primarily focused on secondary-school and exam preparation
  • MathsGenie9.1/10 · Free plan

    A broad revision platform combining practice, planning, AI tutoring and offline study.

    Visit MathsGenieFull verdict →
  • ZNotes8.9/10 · Free plan

    A free, mobile-friendly revision platform with quizzes, videos, community and optional AI tools.

    Visit ZNotesFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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