Comparison

Text Editor vs TeX Go

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

Head to head
About

Text Editor

A powerful text and code editor for mobile devices. It offers cloud and server file editing via FTP and SSH, real-time HTML/Markdown preview, and Git version control. Includes ChatGPT integration for enhanced coding assistance.

Highlights
  • Multi-tab editing
  • Split-screen view
  • Real-time search with regex
  • Cloud and server file editing (FTP/SSH)
  • Git version control
  • HTML/Markdown preview
  • ChatGPT integration
Features
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LiquidLogic is a text editor that allows you to edit text files, web pages, and source code on your iPad/iPhone. The highly functional editor is equipped with a filer and FTP to edit files in the cloud and on servers. The dedicated browser can also be used to check web pages and preview HTML. SSH terminal and Git version management functions are also included. All-in-one text editing is possible. MAIN FEATURES • Multiple files can be displayed and edited by switching tabs. • Supports multitasking, allowing you to launch multiple LiquidLogic applications. • Split screen to view and edit two files at the same time. • Real-time search with support for Perl regular expressions. • Equipped with grep find and replace function. • Supports 15 languages including HTML, Markdown, XML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, Perl, Ruby, and C++. • Syntax highlighting according to language. • Edit Bar for cursor movement and input of symbols, parentheses, numbers, etc. • Supports 34 character codes including Unicode, Shift JIS, EUC, etc., and can change character codes and line feed codes. • Equipped with a filer. Multiple openings and various file operations are possible. • Files in iCloud, iCloud Drive, Dropbox, Google Drive, and OneDrive can be edited. • Supports SMB connection. Directly edit files on servers and NAS devices. • FTP/FTPS/SFTP included. Supports download/upload and direct file editing. • Equipped with SSH terminal. Files can be downloaded and edited from there. • File comparison functionality that allows you to compare two files side by side and clearly show the differences between them. • Git version control functionality. • Built-in ChatGPT functionality. • Preview HTML/Markdown files in real time. • Download the HTML source from the browser and edit it in the editor. • Supports keyboard shortcuts. • Available for Apple Silicon-equipped Mac. ONLINE MANUAL https://www.megasoft.co.jp/support/liquidlogic/manual/index_en.php

About

TeX Go

Features
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TeX Go is a LaTeX editor for iPhone and iPad, built for writing, editing, compiling, and previewing documents wherever you are. Use it for equations, notes, reports, papers, and technical documents. TeX Go keeps the writing experience focused, with a clean editor, quick access to PDF preview, and tools that help you move smoothly from source to output. You can work with files stored on your device or in cloud storage, start from templates, and use editing support such as automatic bracket and command completion. TeX Go also supports local compilation, so many projects can be built directly on your device. Additional TeX packages can be imported when a project needs them, making it easier to keep working even without a remote build environment. Key Features • Clean LaTeX editing environment • Local compilation for supported documents • Fast switching between source and PDF preview • Auto-completion for brackets and commands • Document creation from templates • Editing for local and cloud-based files • Background compilation with completion notifications • Build logs designed to make errors easier to understand Whether you are studying, researching, drafting a paper, or polishing a technical document, TeX Go gives you a practical LaTeX workspace on iOS.

Screenshots

Text Editor4 screens
TeX Go3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Text Editor at Free against TeX Go's $4.99. TeX Go's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). On ads, 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

Text Editor is free to download; TeX Go costs $4.99 up front. Text Editor sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. TeX Go asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Text Editor ships an update every 2 weeks, TeX Go every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Text Editor versus TeX Go: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterText EditorTeX Go
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating4.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews74.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.7 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size95 MB188 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMEGASOFT Inc.Hikaru Matsuda

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Text Editor

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Payment$1.991 Month
  • Annual Payment3 Days trial$8.991 Year
One-time2
  • ChatGPT 100 times$0.99
  • ChatGPT 1,000 times$9.99
None

TeX Go

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Text Editor free?
Text Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TeX Go free?
TeX Go costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Text Editor or TeX Go have ads?
Neither Text Editor nor TeX Go shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Text Editor or TeX Go?
Text Editor ships an update every 2 weeks, and TeX Go every 4 days. Most recently, Text Editor was updated on October 16, 2026 and TeX Go on October 10, 2026.

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