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MathsGenie vs 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 ↗ |
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| 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 |
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| 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,… Read the review → |
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.… Read the review → |
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.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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