# Mathpix Snip vs LaTeX Editor Tex Pro

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mathpix Snip | LaTeX Editor Tex Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (141 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mathpix-snip/id1445642260/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/latex-editor-tex-pro/id1486802741/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 141 | **1.7K** |
| Positive reviews | **76.0% of reviews** | 50.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 53 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mathpix](https://appshunter.io/developer/1075870729) | [Teleprompter LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/823066256) |

## What reviewers say

### Mathpix Snip

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mathpix-snip/id1445642260)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### LaTeX Editor Tex Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/latex-editor-tex-pro/id1486802741)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tex Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Tex Pro Annual | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Quick and easy to use
- 👍 Convenient for on-the-go work
- 🔓 Free and accessible

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Compilation issues
- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable
- 🐛 Loses user progress and edits
- 🐛 Slow performance and lag
- 🔌 Requires internet connection

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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