Comparison

TablePlus vs LaTeX Formula Editor

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

Head to head
About

TablePlus

Manage databases efficiently on iOS with a user-friendly interface and robust features. Supports multiple drivers, secure connections, direct data editing, advanced filtering, and smart query editing.

Highlights
  • Multiple database drivers
  • Secure SSH tunneling and TLS
  • Direct data and structure editing
  • Advanced data filtering
  • Smart query editor
  • Export data via email/AirDrop
  • Multi-database support
Features
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Description: With a simple design and powerful features, TablePlus makes database management easier, faster & more efficient on your iOS devices. - Multiple drivers: MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Cassandra, Cockroach, Redis... - Database security at its best: SSH tunneling, TLS encrypt end-to-end. - Edit data rows, table structure, or query results directly with just a touch, review generated SQL before submitting. - Quickly see the records you need using multiple advanced filters. - Easily export data and send it directly via email, AirDrop... - Working with multiple databases or connections at the same time. - A smart query editor with code highlighter and auto-completion. Privacy Policy: https://tableplus.com/privacy Terms of Service: https://tableplus.com/legal

About

LaTeX Formula Editor

Create and preview LaTeX formulas on your mobile device. Save your work as files or import existing ones. Features pre-configured buttons for common mathematical elements.

Highlights
  • Write LaTeX formulas
  • Preview formulas in real-time
  • Save formulas as files
  • Import existing LaTeX files
  • Pre-configured buttons for common elements
Features
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With 'LaTeX Formula Editor' you can write your LaTeX on your phone, preview it and save it as a file or import it from an exiting file. You can use pre-configured buttons for the most common elements such as '\over ' or '\sqrt()'

Screenshots

TablePlus4 screens
LaTeX Formula Editor3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TablePlus at 77% against LaTeX Formula Editor's 22%. TablePlus also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.0) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). LaTeX Formula Editor's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, 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. TablePlus sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. LaTeX Formula Editor asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TablePlus holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TablePlus has 77 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of TablePlus's written reviews are positive against 22% of LaTeX Formula Editor's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TablePlus ships an update weekly, LaTeX Formula Editor every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
TablePlus versus LaTeX Formula Editor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTablePlusLaTeX Formula Editor
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (77 ratings) — better3.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews76.6% of reviews — better22.2% of reviews
Number of ratings77 — better4
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size167 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTablePlus IncJulian Lau

Customer experience

TablePlus

All ratings77 ratings
Positive80.5%
Neutral9.1%
Negative10.4%
Written reviews94 reviews
Positive76.6%
Neutral5.3%
Negative18.1%

LaTeX Formula Editor

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive22.2%
Neutral11.1%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

TablePlus

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$3.991 Month
  • Annually Subscription$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$99.99
None

LaTeX Formula Editor

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TablePlus free?
TablePlus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LaTeX Formula Editor free?
LaTeX Formula Editor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TablePlus or LaTeX Formula Editor?
TablePlus is rated higher. TablePlus averages 4.4 out of 5 from 77 ratings, while LaTeX Formula Editor averages 3.0 from 4 ratings.
Do TablePlus or LaTeX Formula Editor have ads?
Neither TablePlus nor LaTeX Formula Editor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TablePlus or LaTeX Formula Editor?
TablePlus ships an update weekly, and LaTeX Formula Editor every 3 weeks. Most recently, TablePlus was updated on September 25, 2026 and LaTeX Formula Editor on September 18, 2026.

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