# Texifier : LaTeX editor — Write & typeset LaTeX on iOS

> Offline LaTeX, Plain TeX, and Markdown editor and typesetter for iOS. (iPhone/iPad app by Valletta Ventures (UK) Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/texifier-latex-editor/id550419159 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Valletta Ventures (UK) Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/458866237)
- Category: Productivity, Education
- Price: $29.99
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 690 App Store ratings · 514 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 61 MB
- Languages: American English, Catalan, German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China)
- Released: 2012-08-28
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/texifier-latex-editor/id550419159/reviews.md

## What is Texifier?

Edit and typeset LaTeX, Plain TeX and Markdown on your iPad or iPhone, no internet connection required, using Texifier, formerly known as Texpad.

Texifier is a LaTeX editor designed for straightforward navigation, editing and typesetting of projects of any size. Open a LaTeX root file, and Texifier will scan it, open any referenced files, extract the document structure for display in the outline view, and configure the typesetter according to the packages and tools used by your document.

Texifier's editor comes with a choice of themes, syntax highlighting, autocomplete of commands, including those defined in your document, and autofill for \cite commands, \ref commands and others.   The powerful sidebar can show you a summary of your document structure allowing you to navigate through large multi-file projects with ease.  Additionally Texifier's outline lists all labels, figures, tables, todos and it contains a powerful search function that can search and replace across your entire project using either normal text searches or regular expression searches.

TexpadTeX - Texifier's internal, no internet connection required, typesetter comes with PGF drivers, Native Fonts extensions, a Unicode and more, allow it to support almost any LaTeX package available.  TexpadTeX also integrates a BibteX tool and a Makeindex compatible indexer for documents that require those tools.  The integrated bundle manager takes care of downloading, installing and updating LaTeX packages for you, giving you access to almost the entire LaTeX ecosystem without using any more space on your device than needed.

TexpadTeX can run in Live mode, updating the output as you type, so you never need wait for a typeset to finish again.

For the rare cases of documents that are not compatible with TexpadTeX, you can use our free cloud typesetters.  This is fully integrated into Texifier so press typeset, and Texifier will run the typeset in the Cloud, presenting the results just as if they were typeset on your device.

After all typesets, any errors in your document are organised in a table of issues. Tap on an issue to jump directly to the offending line of LaTeX source, or the line in the original log if you wish to read the original output.

Texifier works well with Files App, allowing you to store and work on your documents wherever you wish.  On top of that Texifier Connect is directly integrated into Texifier for working across devices and collaborators.

Texifier supports Markdown along with LaTeX.  Edit your document in Texifier's syntax highlighting editor, browse the document by outline, then when you press Typeset, the document will be transparently converted and typeset by LaTeX (using a standard template), giving you the informal ease of Markdown with LaTeX's ability to create beautiful and high quality PDFs.  Likewise Plain TeX users can edit and typeset their documents in Texifier.

Features:

- Universal binary for iPhone and iPad, optimised for the latest generation of devices.
- Typeset LaTeX to PDF on your iPad and iPhone without need for an internet connection
- Support for LaTeX, Plain Tex and Markdown
- Navigate easily through even the largest projects using the Outline view
- Search all files by string or regex with the global search view
- Browse the typeset errors and warnings either as a raw log, or with the errors and warnings table view.
- Texifier's editor autocompletes commands, and autofills commands such as \ref{...} or \cite{...}
- Use iOS Files app to edit documents in any storage that supports file or folder access
- Instant Live typeset using Texifier's built in TexpadTeX typesetter
- The onboard typesetter supports virtually any LaTeX package or font, including, but not limited to: Beamer, Tikz, Fontspec, Koma Script, e-TeX, graphicx, pgfplots, AMS, RevTeX, Babel, Bibtex and Indices.
- Free typesetting through our secure cloud servers gives you access to all packages in the latest TeXLive distribution.

## Key features

- Offline LaTeX, Plain TeX, and Markdown editing
- Project outline view for navigation
- Syntax highlighting and command autocomplete
- Integrated typesetter with live mode
- Cloud typesetting for compatibility
- Error reporting and navigation
- File App integration

## Chart rankings

- #129 in Top Paid · Productivity (US App Store)

## What do users think of Texifier?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 🚀 Lightning-fast compilation
- 👍 Convenient for writing LaTeX on the go
- 🚀 Excellent integration with Dropbox
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 🚀 Powerful local typesetting capabilities
- 👍 Helpful package management system

**Cons**

- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 🔒 Unreliable Dropbox/cloud integration
- 👎 Lacks support for advanced LaTeX features
- 👎 Difficult to manage files and projects
- 👎 Subpar performance on older devices
- 👎 Expensive for an iOS-only app

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Crashes when compiling certain documents
- Inconsistent behavior when syncing with Dropbox
- Issues with inserting and displaying images
- Problems with bibliography and citation handling
- Unexpected text formatting and layout issues

**Most requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Improved file management and organization
- Support for more LaTeX packages and features
- Better integration with other cloud storage services
- Keyboard shortcuts and advanced editing tools
- Spell-checking and proofreading capabilities

## Recent user reviews (10 of 514)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/texifier-latex-editor/id550419159/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Write LaTex technical documents and publish to pdf

*2026-06-28, version 1.9.33*

Texifier is a fully-functional application for writing technical documents using LaTex, a coding language for writing highly specific text formatting.  I would say it is a great entry level LaTex app.  Its main advantage, in my opinion, is that it is ready to use right after installation without complicated compiler installations or online account setups.  The app is easy to use for composing articles, theses, dissertations, etc. and publishing to pdf.  It is not much help with LaTex, but LaTex is not easy to use in the first place.  My biggest complaint is file organization conflicts with the sandboxing on iPad iOS.

### 1/5 — Unsure who does TeX this way

*2026-05-10, version 1.9.33*

I’m really confused exactly who writes tex files in the manner that this program is expecting. At best, it’s absurd. It doesn’t connect with external systems, file structures, or cloud services at all (even though it says it does), it doesn’t allow the importing of previously made Tex files, and it expects a *file* when you attempt to link a *folder*(???!!!). It clearly intends to be completely self-contained and limited almost entirely to itself. The rest of us write for analysis and dissemination as a primary purpose… but apparently users of this program write in Tex as if it were a personal journal, always starting from scratch and creating for the authors eyes only. For $29.99, there should be full file system functionality and the ability to import Tex files and edit them on a major cloud server.

### 5/5 — Super handy

*2026-03-11, version 1.9.33*

If you’re a Latex aficionado, this app is very convenient.

### 1/5 — Expensive and useless

*2026-02-18, version 1.9.33*

I bought this extremely expensive piece of programming to help me typesett Latex files on my ipad. I am a student studying maths and really needed that facility. This worthless piece of programming wont open a file unless it creates it itself

### 1/5 — Not support Chinese

*2026-02-13, version 1.9.33*

When I use “\usepackage{ctex}” it will report an error: “engine not supported”. The app claim that it support Chinese, but it does not support indeed. Cunning developer!

### 5/5 — Muito bom

*2026-01-28, version 1.9.33*

Excelente

### 3/5 — 宏包呢

*2026-01-14*

包都下载不了，钱都交了，这不坑人吗？

### 3/5 — Сбоит в многозадачном режиме на iPad

*2025-09-09, version 1.9.31*

В многозадачном режиме переход в другое приложение с последующим возвратом в Texifier приводит к тому, что интерфейс Texifier не содержит рабочей информации, всё просто "стирается". Это сильно осложняет работу, так как вынуждает перезагружать приложение. Причём это касается только экрана, всё сделанное сохраняется и восстанавливается при перезагрузке.

### 1/5 — Doesn’t display the pdf output

*2025-08-24, version 1.9.31*

It compiles and show the pdf on the side but doesn’t generate it automatically and the option to export the file doesn’t work for the pdf! I searched much and there is no help to find out how to solve this issue!

### 4/5 — It compiles LaTex documents well, and shows  errors. But there are a few issues

*2025-07-25, version 1.9.31*

Theres three issues that I found to be a little annoying so far:

1. When closing a document, it always automatically compiles the document. This means I have to wait for it to compile while I am exiting that document. From a user interface perspective, that doesn't make sense. If I am finished with the document, I don't want to wait to compile it. It shouldn't ever really automatically compile unless I explicitly request it.

2. I cannot export the error output log. It just doesn't work. There is a button, and a sharesheet, but nothing gets exported when selecting any apps to share it with. It doesn't even copy to the clipboard.

3. Another issue is that after compiling a document successfully, I want to export it as a PDF. Sometimes that button is just not there in the export menu. Then later it appears. I guess it shouldn't be there if there is no PDF to export (or maybe grayed out instead?) but if I have a working document, it should be there.

## Frequently asked questions about Texifier

### What is Texifier?

Texifier is a powerful application for iOS devices that allows you to write and typeset documents using LaTeX, Plain TeX, and Markdown. It functions as a comprehensive editor with features designed for efficient document creation and management, all without requiring an internet connection for its core typesetting capabilities.

### What are the key features of Texifier?

Key features include offline editing and typesetting for LaTeX, Plain TeX, and Markdown; a project outline view for easy navigation; syntax highlighting and command autocomplete; an integrated typesetter that can run in live mode; and cloud typesetting for documents with rare compatibility issues. It also offers robust error reporting and integration with the Files App.

### How much does Texifier cost?

Texifier is a paid application. The provided information indicates it is a one-time purchase, with no mention of subscriptions or in-app purchases for core functionality.

### What devices is Texifier compatible with?

Texifier is a universal binary, meaning it is optimized for both iPhone and iPad. It is designed to work on the latest generation of iOS devices, providing a seamless experience across Apple's mobile platforms.

### When would I use Texifier?

You would use Texifier when you need to create or edit academic papers, research documents, technical reports, or any document requiring precise formatting and typesetting capabilities offered by LaTeX. It's also useful for writing Markdown documents that can be converted to high-quality PDFs via LaTeX, or for working with Plain TeX.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.9.33 — 2026-01-23

- Misc. stability improvements and bug fixes
- Minor iOS 26 issues addressed
- Menu display issue fixed

### 1.9.32 — 2025-09-29

- Misc. stability improvements and bug fixes
- Snippet sorting
- Preparation for iOS 26

### 1.9.31 — 2025-03-17

- Misc. stability improvements and bug fixes
- Share dialogue fixed for iOS 18

### 1.9.30 — 2025-01-13

- Misc. stability improvements and bug fixes
- Share dialogue fixed for iOS 18

### 1.9.29 — 2024-10-09

- Misc. stability improvements and bug fixes
- A rare crash when opening documents fixed
- Minor iOS 18 issues addressed

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