Reading Notes for Papers & Textbooks with Math Formulas

Do You Have These Problems?

Recording math formulas is tedious
Writing formulas in paper notebooks takes time. Digital apps don't support math input
Formulas scattered across textbooks
Physics, math, chemistry... can't find where each formula is
Forgetting solution methods
You solved the problem but forget the method after a while
Where was that formula again?
Takes time to find previously noted formulas and solutions

Reading Forest solves these problems with LaTeX math support!

Reading Forest's Strength: LaTeX Math Support

Record Formulas Beautifully

Reading Forest supports LaTeX notation, displaying math, physics, and chemistry formulas beautifully. This feature is unique for STEM students - not commonly found in other study apps.

Example formulas you can record:

[Math] Quadratic Formula

$\displaystyle x = \frac{-b \pm \sqrt{b^2 - 4ac}}{2a}$

[Calculus] Definite Integral

$\displaystyle \int_a^b f(x) dx = F(b) - F(a)$

[Physics] Newton's Laws & Gravity

$F = ma$ ， $\displaystyle F = G\frac{m_1 m_2}{r^2}$

[Physics] Maxwell's Equations

$\displaystyle \nabla \cdot \mathbf{E} = \frac{\rho}{\varepsilon_0}$

[Chemistry] Reactions & Equilibrium

$\text{2H}_2 + \text{O}_2 \rightarrow \text{2H}_2\text{O}$ ， $\displaystyle K = \frac{[\text{C}][\text{D}]}{[\text{A}][\text{B}]}$

[Linear Algebra] Matrices

$\displaystyle \begin{pmatrix} a & b \\ c & d \end{pmatrix}$ ， $\det(A) = ad - bc$

See more formula examples

Why STEM Students Choose Reading Forest

LaTeX Math Support

Simply wrap with $ signs to display beautiful formulas. A feature not found in other apps.

Visual Progress Tracking

See progress for each textbook and workbook in graphs. Know instantly how far you've studied.

Note Search

Search your recorded formulas and solutions. Find "where was that formula?" instantly.

Access Anywhere

Works on smartphone, tablet, and PC. Review formulas during commute or spare time.

Cloud Storage

Save to Google Drive. Your data is safe even if your device breaks.

Free to Use

Math features are unlimited even on free plan. Try it now.

How to Use for STEM Study

1

Register Textbooks

Scan ISBN barcode to register your math, physics, and chemistry textbooks

2

Note Formulas & Solutions

Input formulas using LaTeX. Record important formulas and solution points

3

Use for Review

Review notes to check formulas. Use search to find needed information quickly

Use Cases for STEM Students

University Entrance Exams (STEM)

Math Formula Collection - Organize calculus, trigonometry, and statistics formulas
Physics Laws Summary - Organize mechanics, thermodynamics, and electromagnetism laws
Chemical Equations - Record organic and inorganic chemistry reactions
Wrong Answer Solutions - Note where you went wrong and the correct solution

University & Graduate School

Textbook Key Points - Record key points from complex textbooks with formulas
Exercise Solutions - Organize solutions from class exercises
Important Paper Formulas - Record important formulas from research papers
BibTeX Export - Export references in BibTeX format for papers

Professional Certifications (STEM)

Engineering Exams - Organize formulas and laws in your specialty
Statistics Exams - Summarize probability distributions and hypothesis testing formulas
Actuarial Exams - Record complex insurance mathematics formulas
IT Certifications - Use for algorithm and complexity notes

How to Input LaTeX Math (Quick Guide)

Common Formula Notations

LaTeX may look difficult, but basic notations are easy to learn for formula input.

Formula Type	Input	Result
Superscript (Power)	$x^2$	$x^2$
Subscript	$a_n$	$a_n$
Fraction	$\displaystyle\frac{a}{b}$	$\displaystyle\frac{a}{b}$
Square Root	$\sqrt{x}$	$\sqrt{x}$
Summation (Sigma)	$\displaystyle\sum_{i=1}^{n} i$	$\displaystyle\sum_{i=1}^{n} i$
Derivative	$\displaystyle\frac{dy}{dx}$	$\displaystyle\frac{dy}{dx}$
Integral	$\displaystyle\int_0^1 x\, dx$	$\displaystyle\int_0^1 x\, dx$
Greek Letters	$\alpha, \beta, \gamma$	$\alpha, \beta, \gamma$

See detailed math input guide

How It Differs from Other Study Apps

The Key Difference for STEM Students

Most study management apps focus on "tracking study time" but rarely have math formula recording features.

Reading Forest focuses on "recording what you learned" and supports LaTeX math to beautifully record STEM formulas and solutions.

Recommended combination:
📊 Study time management → Time tracking apps
📝 Content recording (with formulas) → Reading Forest

Use both together to manage "how much you studied" and "what you learned."

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it free to use?

Yes, math input features are unlimited even on the free plan. You can record up to 20 books per reading notes file, and you can create unlimited notes files.

Can I use it for writing papers?

Yes, you can export references in BibTeX format, useful for citation management when writing papers (paid plan feature).