Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
Type text using a Virtual Keyboard. It provides text input assistance by including virtual keyboards.
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| Metric | MathType | Virtual Keyboard |
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| Rating | ★ 3.9 ★ | 3.1 ★ |
| Total reviews | ★ 2.4k | 479 |
| Active installs | 52,276,503+ | 231,857+ |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free of charge trial | Free of charge |
Based on the data on this page, MathType is the stronger choice for most Google Workspace Marketplace admins — 3.9★ vs Virtual Keyboard's 3.1★ is a meaningful gap that usually reflects real product or support quality differences across the user base.
Pricing entry tiers: MathType at Free of charge trial, Virtual Keyboard at Free of charge. Check each app's tier structure for the capacity limits you actually need before deciding — the headline number is the same shape, but the gating shape per tier (seats, usage volume, integrations) varies.
MathType has the larger user base (2,435 reviews vs 479), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. Virtual Keyboard's smaller cohort can be an advantage for niche workflows where the bigger app has accumulated bloat.
Recommended by size: small/early-stage admins who need fast install and low risk should default to MathType; mid-market and enterprise admins with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — Virtual Keyboard's 479-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than MathType's broader-but-shallower coverage.
This verdict is generated from the live marketplace data on this page — rating, review count, pricing tier, and category position all refresh from the canonical Google Workspace Marketplace listing every 24 hours. AppRanks does not accept payment to influence comparison outcomes; the methodology is documented on the About page and applies identically to every pair on the site.
Read each app's audit: MathType audit • Virtual Keyboard audit
Both MathType and Virtual Keyboard offer paid plans only. MathType starts at Free of charge trial; Virtual Keyboard starts at Free of charge. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
MathType has the higher average rating (3.9★ from 2,435 reviews) compared to Virtual Keyboard (3.1★ from 479 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.
MathType holds the higher average rating (3.9★ vs 3.1★). That is the one dimension AppRanks can separate them on here — read both apps' detail pages for the feature breakdown and recent listing changes.
Both apps are one-click installs from the Google Workspace Marketplace. MathType has the deeper published review base (2,435 vs 479), which often — though not always — accompanies better-tested setup docs. AppRanks doesn't measure setup time directly: read the recent reviews on each app's detail page for user-reported install experience.
MathType typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (2,435 reviews). Virtual Keyboard typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (479 reviews). A larger review base generally means the app has been exercised at scale — relevant if you are processing high volume or handling enterprise compliance requirements.
Migration support varies by app and category. MathType and Virtual Keyboard both publish their export options on their marketplace listing pages (or in their support docs); some apps offer one-click import from competitors, others require CSV. The fastest check: search "import from Virtual Keyboard" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.