# VerbTeX LaTeX Editor

> Mobile LaTeX editor for iOS with offline and online PDF compilation. (iPhone/iPad app by Verbosus.com.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/verbtex-latex-editor/id560869163 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Verbosus.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/560869166)
- Category: Productivity, Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 165 App Store ratings · 175 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.6 · 27 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-09-18
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/verbtex-latex-editor/id560869163/reviews.md

## What is VerbTeX LaTeX Editor?

VerbTeX Pro is the secure LaTeX Editor for your iOS device. It allows you to create and manage LaTeX projects directly on your iOS device and generate a PDF offline (Verbnox) or online (Verbosus).

This software is provided "as is" without warranties or conditions of any kind, either expressed or implied.

Features:
* 2 Modes: Local (stores .tex documents on your device) and Cloud (synchronizes your projects with Verbosus)
* Offline compilation (Local Mode, enable in Settings)
* Use PdfLaTeX, XeLaTeX or LuaLaTeX to generate a PDF
* Use BibTeX or Biber for bibliographies
* Automatic Dropbox synchronization (Local Mode)
* Automatic Box synchronization (Local Mode)
* Git integration (Local Mode)
* iCloud integration (Local Mode)
* Zotero integration (Local Mode)
* Mendeley integration (Local Mode)
* AI assistant (available in supported regions)
* Custom keyboard shortcuts
* Inverse search (jump from PDF to .tex file)
* Syntax highlighting
* Line numbers
* Autosave
* Hotkeys (see below)
* File upload incl. subfolders (Local Mode)
* Web-Interface (Cloud Mode) 
* Two factor authentication (Cloud Mode, in combination with Copiosus)
* No ads

Additional features in VerbTeX Pro:
* Code completion (commands)
* Unlimited number of projects (Local Mode)
* Unlimited number of documents per project (Local Mode)
* Unlimited number of file uploads per project (Local Mode)
* Unlimited number of projects (Cloud Mode)
* Unlimited number of documents per project (Cloud Mode)
* Support development of free iOS apps

If you experience any performance issues when loading a project or while using the editor please try
* to disable syntax highlighting and line numbers by choosing Settings -> Syntax Highlighting
* to split up your project into multiple .tex files by using the include{...} command of LaTeX

Import or export existing projects (Local Mode):
* Git integration lets you create a new or clone an existing repository.
* Automatic Dropbox or Box synchronization (Settings -> Link to Dropbox or Box). Synchronization is done once a minute.

Use any .ttf/.otf font (Local Mode):
If you want to use a custom font or a font that is not installed you can import it via Git integration, via Dropbox, via Box or manually via Finder. In your project you can use the font like this:

\documentclass{article}
\usepackage{fontspec}
\setmainfont{fontname.otf}
\begin{document}
\section{Main Heading}
Это тест
\end{document}

You can write chinese in PdfTeX using the CJKutf8 package as shown in the following example:

\documentclass{article}
\usepackage{CJKutf8}
\begin{document}
\begin{CJK}{UTF8}{gbsn}
这是一个测试
\end{CJK}
\end{document}

You can write chinese in XeTeX using the xeCJK package as shown in the following example:

\documentclass{article}
\usepackage{xeCJK}
\begin{document}
这是一个测试
\end{document}

Hotkeys in editor (can be changed in editor - settings - keyboard shortcuts):
ctrl+,: Settings
ctrl+s: Save
ctrl+g: Generate result
ctrl+f: Search
ctrl+p: Preview
ctrl+n: New document
ctrl+d: Delete document
ctrl+.: Next document

Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

## Key features

- Offline PDF compilation
- Multiple LaTeX compilers (PdfLaTeX, XeLaTeX, LuaLaTeX)
- BibTeX/Biber support
- Cloud synchronization (Verbosus)
- Dropbox/Box synchronization
- Git integration
- iCloud integration
- Zotero/Mendeley integration

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade: Subscription | $3.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade: Forever | $8.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of VerbTeX LaTeX Editor?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient LaTeX editing
- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
- ✅ Compiles LaTeX to PDF well
- 💡 Good for on-the-go writing
- 🌟 Free and functional
- 👨‍💻 Helpful and responsive developer
- 📚 Supports common LaTeX packages
- 📱 Works well on iPad and iPhone

**Cons**

- ⚠️ Requires internet connection for compilation
- 🚫 Limited offline compilation capabilities
- 📂 Poor file management and organization
- 🗂️ Lacks iCloud Drive and Files app integration
- 🖼️ Difficulty inserting images
- ⌨️ Limited external keyboard support
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🤔 Unclear project structure and file handling
- 🎨 Limited customization options (e.g., syntax highlighting colors)

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Cannot clone git
- Does not work with subfiles package
- New version does not support adding files
- PDF generation fails with BibTeX log
- Cannot insert images
- App closes unexpectedly without saving
- Dropbox sync issues
- Cannot open or save to iCloud files
- File folder location is hard to set
- App freezes on project page (cloud feature)
- Crashes when trying to access preferences
- Cannot open Dropbox files with non-UTF-8 encoding
- Compilation issues with older versions
- Cannot edit tex files in local mode
- Display bugs when switching between US and JPN input
- PDF conversion fails with Japanese input
- Cannot open existing tex files
- Shows only folders, not files, in Dropbox
- Error when trying to use \includegraphics
- Problems with Cyrillic fonts display
- Umlaute not displaying correctly
- Plotting functions not displayed realistically
- Cannot compile plain documents quickly
- File organization is unclear
- Cannot edit .tex files created in local mode
- Cannot use script to transfer or continue editing on computer without cloud account
- PDF generation fails with BibTeX log
- Cannot open or save to iCloud files
- App freezes on project page (cloud feature)
- Crashes when trying to access preferences
- Cannot open Dropbox files with non-UTF-8 encoding
- Compilation issues with older versions
- Cannot edit tex files in local mode
- Display bugs when switching between US and JPN input
- PDF conversion fails with Japanese input
- Cannot open existing tex files
- Shows only folders, not files, in Dropbox
- Error when trying to use \includegraphics
- Problems with Cyrillic fonts display
- Umlaute not displaying correctly
- Plotting functions not displayed realistically
- Cannot compile plain documents quickly
- File organization is unclear
- Cannot edit .tex files created in local mode
- Cannot use script to transfer or continue editing on computer without cloud account
- PDF generation fails with BibTeX log
- Cannot open or save to iCloud files
- App freezes on project page (cloud feature)
- Crashes when trying to access preferences
- Cannot open Dropbox files with non-UTF-8 encoding
- Compilation issues with older versions
- Cannot edit tex files in local mode
- Display bugs when switching between US and JPN input
- PDF conversion fails with Japanese input
- Cannot open existing tex files
- Shows only folders, not files, in Dropbox
- Error when trying to use \includegraphics
- Problems with Cyrillic fonts display
- Umlaute not displaying correctly
- Plotting functions not displayed realistically
- Cannot compile plain documents quickly
- File organization is unclear
- Cannot edit .tex files created in local mode
- Cannot use script to transfer or continue editing on computer without cloud account
- PDF generation fails with BibTeX log
- Cannot open or save to iCloud files
- App freezes on project page (cloud feature)
- Crashes when trying to access preferences
- Cannot open Dropbox files with non-UTF-8 encoding
- Compilation issues with older versions
- Cannot edit tex files in local mode
- Display bugs when switching between US and JPN input
- PDF conversion fails with Japanese input
- Cannot open existing tex files
- Shows only folders, not files, in Dropbox
- Error when trying to use \includegraphics
- Problems with Cyrillic fonts display
- Umlaute not displaying correctly
- Plotting functions not displayed realistically
- Cannot compile plain documents quickly
- File organization is unclear
- Cannot edit .tex files created in local mode
- Cannot use script to transfer or continue editing on computer without cloud account

**Most requested features**

- Autosave functionality
- Better external keyboard support (e.g., Command+G for search)
- Search and replace functionality
- PDF preview with jump-to-editor feature
- Display last edited passage in PDF preview
- iCloud Drive integration
- Access to 'On My iPad' and Apple's Files app
- Import existing LaTeX projects and documents
- Command suggestions/autofill for commands
- Ability to edit .sty/.cls files
- Dark mode support
- Highlighting brackets
- Shortcuts for common math symbols
- Specify areas for math and text display
- View PDF and source simultaneously
- Work on source files saved in other apps' shared file systems
- Zooming PDF display
- Line number references
- Syntax highlighting color customization
- Support for Japanese articles (jarticle class)
- Support for Cyrillic fonts and UTF-8 encoding
- Improved file sharing and PC transfer methods
- Auto-save on PDF preview
- Export .tex files easily
- Add shortcuts for common functions and equations
- Built-in documentation for supported packages
- More intuitive interface for file management
- Support for additional cloud storage like OneDrive
- Ability to zoom PDF display
- Support for Xelatex and pdftex
- Ability to manage project files (folders, images)
- Support for TikZ

## Recent user reviews (10 of 175)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/verbtex-latex-editor/id560869163/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Pleasantly Surprised

*2026-07-11*

Wasn’t sure what to expect from this app, but really impressed by how simple and promptly it’s able to compile LaTeX documents (and the pro lifetime subscription is very reasonable)

### 1/5 — Hidden restriction

*2026-07-03*

It only allows 2 files in a project in the free version! What a disappointment

**Developer response:** Thank you for your report. This is displayed in the app description and the website, also inside the app when reaching the limits. You can use all pro features for free. What exactly are you expectations? Please contact us directly if you have any questions or ideas.

### 5/5 — Works as promised

*2026-05-14*

Working w/ AI to generate Latex texts and this program is perfect for editing and pdf, well done!

### 5/5 — No extras, but works super well!

*2026-05-09, version 3.9.7*

This actually works! I have half a dozen LaTeX editors on my iPad by this point — this is the only one that always compiles the pdf files with no errors. All the maths packages, tables, fonts, and layout settings, it all just works! It has no special features whatsoever, but if you store your preamble and favourite custom command codes using the iOS “text replacement” in settings, you can use shortcut phrases to recall complex blocks of your favourite code and jot down notes or write long-form documents and compile them offline instantly as pdf files. That is all I could ask for when it comes to my physics assignments. Really glad I finally found this.

### 5/5 — Parfait

*2026-04-01*

En tant que novice, je la trouve excellente pour une utilisation basique

### 5/5 — Awesome

*2026-03-19*

I really love this LaTeX Editor and works very good with my iPad

### 5/5 — Nice very nice

*2026-01-11, version 3.8.9*

Nice

### 1/5 — Unfit unless you're connected 24/7

*2025-12-19*

Keep in mind that offline compilation is severely limited, which they conveniently tell you only when you purchase the whole thing.

**Developer response:** Thank you for your report. The app tells you the limitations of the offline compiler when you activate offline compilation as well as in the help as well as after PDF generation in the logs. There is no need to purchase the pro version to use the full features of verbnox (offline compiler). There is no limitation in the free version. You only need to upgrade to pro version for large projects. Please contact us directly if you have any questions.

### 4/5 — Instant tex would be good when instant tex

*2025-10-27, version 3.0.3*

phones [10/27, 05:48] harish ravishankar: But latex keyboard is best [10/27, 05:48] harish ravishankar: You need 5 equations to prove an effect [10/27, 05:48] harish ravishankar: It needs code upto display driver [10/27, 05:48] harish ravishankar: That could be the elder wand... Instant tex? Symbol by symbol to type socially or even in review some day maybe 6 months later?

### 5/5 — Funciona no dia a dia no iPad!

*2025-07-26, version 3.7.1*

O unico que funciona no iPad. Consigo editor provas, TCCs, Laudos Periciais a qualquer momento e lugar. O suporte é bom. A versão offline funciona para o que preciso, têm limitações óbvias,  mas é offline. Imagino que com o tempo o desenvolvedor vá colocar algumas das melhorias que pedi , mas por enquanto está superbo pois  agora temos LÁTEX no iPad. 
Importante dizer que a versão paga é bem melhor. Também que o código gerado pelo VerbTex no será diretamente compatível com editores mais parrudos offline, pois o ver text tem algumas diferenças na sintax que ainda não estão alinhadas. Tem que corrigir os erros/substituir sintax.

## Frequently asked questions about VerbTeX LaTeX Editor

### What does VerbTeX do?

VerbTeX is a LaTeX editor for iOS devices that allows you to create and manage LaTeX projects. It can generate PDF documents either offline on your device or online through a cloud service. The app supports various compilation engines and bibliography management tools.

### What are the key features of VerbTeX?

Key features include offline PDF compilation, support for PdfLaTeX, XeLaTeX, and LuaLaTeX, BibTeX/Biber for bibliographies, automatic synchronization with Dropbox, Box, Git, and iCloud. It also offers Zotero and Mendeley integration, syntax highlighting, line numbers, and autosave.

### Is VerbTeX free to use?

VerbTeX offers a free version with limitations on the number of projects and documents. An optional 'VerbTeX Pro' version is available, which removes these limitations and adds features like code completion. The app is free to download and use with its included features.

### What devices is VerbTeX compatible with?

VerbTeX is designed for iOS devices. The description specifically mentions it as a 'free LaTeX Editor for your iOS device', indicating compatibility with iPhones and iPads running iOS.

### How can I manage my LaTeX projects with VerbTeX?

You can manage your projects in two modes: Local, where documents are stored on your device, or Cloud, which synchronizes with Verbosus. Local mode offers integrations with Dropbox, Box, Git, iCloud, Zotero, and Mendeley for easy project management and backup.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.0.6 — 2026-08-16

* Keep current PDF page after recompilation
* Convert and analyze images (via AI assistant)

### 4.0.4 — 2026-07-04

* Set as main file
* Improved auto indentation

### 4.0.3 — 2026-06-24

* Live update when changing settings
* Fix some typos

### 4.0.2 — 2026-06-11

* Update editor settings (support custom keyboard shortcuts)
* Syntax highlighting fixes

### 4.0.0 — 2026-06-06

* AI assistant (ChatGPT and Claude)
* UI improvements for very small screens

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