Comparison

Mathpix Snip vs TMS Events

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

TMS Events

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The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society (TMS) is a professional society that connects minerals, metals, and materials scientists and engineers who work in industry, academia, and government positions around the world. We create networking, publication, and professional development opportunities by convening international conferences, publishing books and journals, administering awards, conducting short courses and training, and bringing together the professional community to address issues of common concern. We also provide leadership in the accreditation of university programs in metallurgical, materials, and similarly named engineering programs. TMS currently supports more than 10,000 professional and student members on six continents. For a more complete look at the technology areas we serve, view our listing of Technical Divisions & Committees. To learn more, view the TMS Fact Sheet and TMS Annual Reports.

Screenshots

Mathpix Snip4 screens
TMS Events3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Mathpix Snip at none against TMS Events's shown. Mathpix Snip also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mathpix Snip ships an update every 5 weeks, TMS Events every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Mathpix Snip versus TMS Events: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMathpix SnipTMS Events
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (141 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews76.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings141 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB52 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperMathpixThe Minerals, Metals, and Materials Society Inc.

In-app purchases

None

Mathpix Snip

No in-app purchases

None

TMS Events

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mathpix Snip free?
Mathpix Snip is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TMS Events free?
TMS Events is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Mathpix Snip or TMS Events have ads?
TMS Events shows ads; Mathpix Snip does not.
Which is updated more often, Mathpix Snip or TMS Events?
Mathpix Snip ships an update every 5 weeks, and TMS Events every 3 months. Most recently, Mathpix Snip was updated on October 23, 2026 and TMS Events on October 3, 2026.

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