Mathpix Snip vs LaTeX Note
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Handwriting to editable Markdown
- Convert equations to LaTeX
- Searchable PDF creation
- Cross-device syncing
- Export to DOCX, LaTeX, Overleaf
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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
LaTeX Note
This app allows users to write and organize mathematical notes using LaTeX notation. It features fast rendering, real-time previews, and a user-friendly interface with dark mode support. Organize your notes hierarchically and register frequently used equations as macros for efficient input.
- LaTeX equation input with KaTeX
- Real-time equation preview
- Hierarchical folder and file management
- Macro function for frequent equations
- Easy input of mathematical symbols
- User-friendly UI with dark mode
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LaTeXNote - Math Note App 【Description】 LaTeXNote is a note-taking app that allows you to write and manage beautiful mathematical equations using LaTeX notation. It's the perfect tool for students, researchers, and engineers working in mathematics, physics, engineering, and other technical fields. 【Key Features】 • LaTeX Equation Input - Fast rendering with KaTeX - Real-time preview for instant verification • Folder & File Management - Organize notes in a hierarchical structure - Categorize by subject or topic • Macro Function - Register frequently used equations as macros - Reduce repetitive typing - Easy input of mathematical symbols (ℝ, ℕ, ℂ, etc.) • Simple and User-Friendly UI - Intuitive operation - Dark mode support 【Perfect For】 - University students studying mathematics or physics - Researchers writing academic papers - Engineers creating technical documentation - Anyone who wants to take mathematical notes in LaTeX 【Use Cases】 - Creating lecture notes - Recording calculation processes - Organizing theorems and formulas - Jotting down research ideas LaTeXNote - Write and manage equations beautifully and efficiently. Supporting your learning and research journey.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: LaTeX Note at 5.0 against Mathpix Snip's 4.5. Mathpix Snip's advantage is ratings volume (141 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
LaTeX Note holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mathpix Snip has 141 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Mathpix Snip ships an update every 5 weeks, LaTeX Note every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mathpix Snip | LaTeX Note |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (141 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 76.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 141 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mathpix | Sota Iguchi |
Customer experience
Mathpix Snip
LaTeX Note
In-app purchases
Mathpix Snip
No in-app purchases
LaTeX Note
No in-app purchases
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