Comparison

Mathpix Snip vs LaTeX Editor Tex Pro

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Mathpix Snip

Transform handwritten notes and PDFs into editable, searchable documents. Convert images of equations into various formats like LaTeX. Sync your work across devices for seamless access.

Highlights
  • Handwriting to editable Markdown
  • Convert equations to LaTeX
  • Searchable PDF creation
  • Cross-device syncing
  • Export to DOCX, LaTeX, Overleaf
Features
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Mathpix - the PDF and notes app for STEM researchers and professionals, powered by next generation OCR - Convert your handwriting to editable and searchable Markdown documents that can be exported to DOCX, LaTeX, Overleaf, or PDF, with our document conversion technology - Create searchable PDFs seamlessly with your camera with configurable image filters, that can be read, searched, exported, or downloaded on any device, including the Snip web app at snip.mathpix.com - The ultimate personal PDF and Notes cloud for researchers: your documents sync seamlessly across devices, including the Snip web app at snip.mathpix.com - Draw equations directly on your device or take pictures of them, and convert to LaTeX, MathML, Asciimath, Markdown, and more Website: mathpix.com Web app: snip.mathpix.com Twitter: @MathpixApp

About

LaTeX Editor Tex Pro

Create and edit LaTeX documents on your iOS device. Compile your .tex files into PDFs with advanced features like syntax highlighting, line numbers, and autosave. Seamlessly sync files and export your work.

Highlights
  • File synchronization (Dropbox, Box, Drive)
  • PdfTeX and LuaTex compilation
  • Syntax highlighting and line numbers
  • Autosave and error handling
  • PDF export to other apps or Files
  • Instant preview on iPad
  • Dark mode support
Features
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Tex Pro is the best LaTeX editor for your iOS devices. It lets you to create and edit your .tex files and export a PDF from them. We spent a lot of time to create the best editor for the iOS ecosystem. It works well with the iOS 13 Files app and supports multiple windows on the iPad. Main Features: * Files synchronization (including Dropbox, Box, Drive and other file providers) * Use PdfTeX or LuaTex to generate a PDF * Stores .tex documents and generated PDF on your device * Syntax highlighting * Line numbers * Autosave * Full keyboard support * Export the generated PDF to other Apps or save to Files * Built in snippets * Built in symbols collection * Error and warning handling and highlighting in your .tex file * Instant Preview next to the editor on iPad * Font size change * Syntax highlight color change * Full dark mode support * Select custom fonts for the editor Tex Pro Subscription Unlock all premium features with our monthly subscription for just $9.99/month or $59.99/year after a 7-day free trial. Easily manage your subscription through your iTunes account. Note: Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase the subscription. Privacy Policy: https://www.cueprompter.com/latex/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://www.cueprompter.com/latex/tc.html

Screenshots

Mathpix Snip4 screens
LaTeX Editor Tex Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mathpix Snip at none against LaTeX Editor Tex Pro's 2. Mathpix Snip also leads on review sentiment (76% vs 51%) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). LaTeX Editor Tex Pro's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (1.7K vs 141). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. LaTeX Editor Tex Pro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Mathpix Snip asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LaTeX Editor Tex Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LaTeX Editor Tex Pro has 1.7K ratings behind it against 141, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 76% of Mathpix Snip's written reviews are positive against 51% of LaTeX Editor Tex Pro's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mathpix Snip ships an update every 5 weeks, LaTeX Editor Tex Pro every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Mathpix Snip versus LaTeX Editor Tex Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMathpix SnipLaTeX Editor Tex Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (141 ratings)4.8 (1.7K ratings) — better
Positive reviews76.0% of reviews — better50.9% of reviews
Number of ratings1411.7K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMathpixTeleprompter LLC

Customer experience

Mathpix Snip

All ratings141 ratings
Positive87.9%
Neutral1.4%
Negative10.6%
Written reviews125 reviews
Positive76.0%
Neutral4.8%
Negative19.2%

LaTeX Editor Tex Pro

All ratings1,649 ratings
Positive93.9%
Neutral1.8%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews224 reviews
Positive50.9%
Neutral9.4%
Negative39.7%

Bugs and requests

Mathpix Snip

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

LaTeX Editor Tex Pro

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Cursor jumping to end of document
  • Compilation errors even with correct code
  • Inability to open or import existing LaTeX files
  • Previewer not updating with changes

Requested features

5 requests
  • Improved file management and integration with cloud storage
  • Autocomplete and command suggestions
  • Better support for LaTeX packages and external files
  • Dedicated save button
  • Offline mode

In-app purchases

None

Mathpix Snip

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

LaTeX Editor Tex Pro

Subscriptions2
  • Tex Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Tex Pro Annual7 Days trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Mathpix Snip free?
Mathpix Snip is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LaTeX Editor Tex Pro free?
LaTeX Editor Tex Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Mathpix Snip or LaTeX Editor Tex Pro?
LaTeX Editor Tex Pro is rated higher. Mathpix Snip averages 4.5 out of 5 from 141 ratings, while LaTeX Editor Tex Pro averages 4.8 from 1.7K ratings.
Do Mathpix Snip or LaTeX Editor Tex Pro have ads?
Neither Mathpix Snip nor LaTeX Editor Tex Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mathpix Snip or LaTeX Editor Tex Pro?
Mathpix Snip ships an update every 5 weeks, and LaTeX Editor Tex Pro every 2 months. Most recently, Mathpix Snip was updated on October 23, 2026 and LaTeX Editor Tex Pro on October 29, 2026.

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