# LaTeX Help

> Pocket reference for LaTeX commands and formatting tips. (iPhone/iPad app by kenleewrites.com.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/latex-help/id307772257 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [kenleewrites.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/307772260)
- Category: Reference, Education
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.90/5 from 15 App Store ratings · 20 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 7.0 · 5 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2009-03-27
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/latex-help/id307772257/reviews.md

## What is LaTeX Help?

Use LaTeX Help to quickly find LaTeX commands for that greek letter or symbol you need for your equation.

Forget about searching through a giant LaTeX manual to find the formatting you need. 

LaTeX Help also contains concise formatting tips for;
- Equations (equation groups)
- Figures (wrapfigure, subfigure etc.)
- Tables (multicolumn, multirow etc.)

Serves as an Excellent Pocket Reference.
"Extensive and great for symbols while not being bloated."

## Key features

- Quick LaTeX command lookup
- Symbol search
- Equation formatting tips
- Figure formatting tips
- Table formatting tips
- Pocket reference

## Recent user reviews (10 of 20)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/latex-help/id307772257/reviews.md

### 5/5 — problem

*2022-05-17*

Does not work with newer versions of iPhone.

### 5/5 — Very useful!

*2020-11-15*

I am a physics instructor at a junior college and I refer to this app often when I am writing my lectures or homework examples.

### 1/5 — Non-Functional Abandonware

*2020-10-19*

This app has clearly been abandoned by the developer and does not work on my iPad with the latest version of iOS. The main screen (as shown in the first preview screen above) is effectively “bricked” and does not respond to user input, i.e., tapping on an item, or anywhere on the screen for that matter, has no effect.

### 3/5 — Works on iPhone not iPad

*2020-07-05*

This app is useless on an iPad, but still works under iOS 13 on an iPhone.  Content appears useful.

### 1/5 — Abandoned

*2020-03-03*

Does not work on latest iPadOS. Was nice while it was available.

### 1/5 — Does not work

*2020-01-19*

Six years after its last update, this app does not work under iOS 13 with an iPad Pro. Seems to have been abandoned.

### 4/5 — Freezes

*2019-02-13*

The app freezes on the new iPad, if you open it and switch to another app and come back it won’t respond.

### 2/5 — Useful, but obnoxious ad-banner at bottom

*2015-04-27*

This a really useful, easy-to-use reference. A handy companion for LaTex editors lacking a symbolic palette for equation construction.

Its near-fatal flaw is that it streams ad banners. Not only is this obnoxious, it raises concerns about safety/security about its use.

### 2/5 — Commands not accuraze for amsmath

*2015-01-05*

This app is a super idea, but lacks many commands and some of which it has are not accurate

### 5/5 — Could have used this yesterday!

*2014-03-29*

There are lots of LaTeX lists out there, but not enough for making bullet lists or inserting images. This app has both. I spent hours trying to figure out how to get a PNG image in my slides yesterday; having this would have made that a lot easier.

## Frequently asked questions about LaTeX Help

### What is LaTeX Help?

LaTeX Help is a reference application designed to help users quickly find LaTeX commands for symbols and formatting equations, figures, and tables. It acts as a pocket guide to avoid searching through extensive LaTeX manuals.

### Does LaTeX Help have ads?

No, LaTeX Help does not contain advertisements. It is a completely ad-free application.

### What kind of formatting tips does LaTeX Help offer?

LaTeX Help provides concise tips for formatting equations (including equation groups), figures (like wrapfigure and subfigure), and tables (such as multicolumn and multirow).

### Is LaTeX Help available on Android?

Based on the provided data, LaTeX Help is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod. Information regarding Android compatibility is not available.

### How often is LaTeX Help updated?

The latest version of LaTeX Help is 2.3, which was last updated on December 6, 2013. This indicates infrequent updates.

### What is the user rating for LaTeX Help?

LaTeX Help has a rating of 2.9 stars from 15 ratings. This suggests a mixed to negative user sentiment.

### What is the age rating for LaTeX Help?

LaTeX Help has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for young children and above.

### Is LaTeX Help free to use?

Yes, LaTeX Help is available for free. There are no costs associated with downloading or using its features.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.3 — 2013-12-06

Added 2 new sections.
- Font sets
- Whitespaces

### 2.2 — 2013-11-15

- LaTeX Help is now a universal app. Use it on your iPad!
- Fixed wrong commands for arrows.
- Added new guides for tables.
- Added new guides for sizes.
- Added a new guide for text fonts.
- Changed fonts in the menus; it's now slightly nicer to look at.

### 2.1 — 2013-11-07

- Accents icon is now displayed properly.
- Added itemize, enumerate and description formatting notes.

### 2.0 — 2013-11-01

A complete redesign for iOS7.

Symbols are larger and beautifully displayed on the retina screen.

### 1.3 — 2009-07-04

Added extra info about writing equations and equation groups.

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