Comparison

LaTeX Editor Tex Pro vs Plasmids X

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

Head to head
About

LaTeX Editor Tex Pro

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
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Tex Pro is the best LaTeX editor for your iOS devices. It lets you to create and edit your .tex files and export a PDF from them. We spent a lot of time to create the best editor for the iOS ecosystem. It works well with the iOS 13 Files app and supports multiple windows on the iPad. Main Features: * Files synchronization (including Dropbox, Box, Drive and other file providers) * Use PdfTeX or LuaTex to generate a PDF * Stores .tex documents and generated PDF on your device * Syntax highlighting * Line numbers * Autosave * Full keyboard support * Export the generated PDF to other Apps or save to Files * Built in snippets * Built in symbols collection * Error and warning handling and highlighting in your .tex file * Instant Preview next to the editor on iPad * Font size change * Syntax highlight color change * Full dark mode support * Select custom fonts for the editor Tex Pro Subscription Unlock all premium features with our monthly subscription for just $9.99/month or $59.99/year after a 7-day free trial. Easily manage your subscription through your iTunes account. Note: Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase the subscription. Privacy Policy: https://www.cueprompter.com/latex/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://www.cueprompter.com/latex/tc.html

About

Plasmids X

Edit and visualize molecular constructs with detailed circular and linear maps. Plan restriction digests, analyze sequences, and manage primers. Offers advanced editing and cloning features with a Pro subscription.

Highlights
  • Circular and linear plasmid maps
  • Sequence view with translations
  • Primer library and management
  • Restriction analysis and virtual gel
  • Import/export GenBank, FASTA, SnapGene
  • Sequence editing (Pro)
  • Cloning simulations (Pro)
Features
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Plasmids X is a plasmid editor for iPhone, iPad and Mac. Open your constructs, see them as clear circular and linear maps, read every base with its annotations, and plan restriction digests, all on your device. MAPS AND SEQUENCE • Circular and linear plasmid maps with features, primers and restriction sites. Tap any feature to see its details. • A sequence view with both strands, translations, feature tracks and enzyme sites • Find sequences, select a range by its coordinates and copy exactly what you need ANNOTATE AND ANALYZE • Add, edit, sort and search features and primers • A primer library shared by all your plasmids • Find open reading frames • Restriction analysis with the commercially available enzymes from REBASE, aware of Dam, Dcm and CpG methylation • Digest & Gel: pick enzymes and see the fragments on a virtual agarose gel • Saved versions of every plasmid, so you can go back YOUR LIBRARY • Import GenBank, FASTA, SnapGene (.dna) and ApE files from Files, Mail or any other app • Export FASTA and images of the map and the sequence, or print them • A Home Screen widget with your recent and favorite plasmids • Built for iPhone, iPad and Mac, with keyboard shortcuts, pointer support, Dark Mode, Dynamic Type and VoiceOver PLASMIDS X PRO Viewing, importing, annotating and analyzing are free. A Plasmids X Pro subscription adds: • Sequence editing: type, paste, cut and delete bases, reverse complement, set the origin • Cloning: restriction and ligation, Gibson Assembly, Golden Gate, Gateway and PCR • Alignment of sequencing reads to your plasmid • BLAST searches and sequence downloads from NCBI • In-silico PCR: every product of a primer pair, on the map and a virtual gel • GenBank and SnapGene export Plasmids X Pro is an auto-renewing subscription, billed monthly or yearly. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when you confirm the purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless you cancel it at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your account is charged for the renewal within the 24 hours before the period ends. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings. PRIVACY Plasmids X has no account, no ads and no tracking. Your plasmids stay on your device. Data leaves your device only when you ask: a BLAST search sends your query sequence and contact email to NCBI, and a download from NCBI sends the accession number, your contact email and, if you set one, your NCBI API key. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://aminmahpour.com/privacy_plasmids.html

Screenshots

LaTeX Editor Tex Pro4 screens
Plasmids X4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: LaTeX Editor Tex Pro at 4.8 against Plasmids X's 3.4. LaTeX Editor Tex Pro also leads on ratings volume (1.7K vs 7) and review sentiment (51% vs 33%). Plasmids X's advantage is monetization model (freemium vs paid). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. LaTeX Editor Tex Pro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Plasmids X sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LaTeX Editor Tex Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LaTeX Editor Tex Pro has 1.7K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of LaTeX Editor Tex Pro's written reviews are positive against 33% of Plasmids X's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LaTeX Editor Tex Pro ships an update every 2 months, Plasmids X monthly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
LaTeX Editor Tex Pro versus Plasmids X: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLaTeX Editor Tex ProPlasmids X
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.7K ratings) — better3.4 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews50.9% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings1.7K — better7
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTeleprompter LLCAmin Mahpour

Customer experience

LaTeX Editor Tex Pro

All ratings1,649 ratings
Positive93.9%
Neutral1.8%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews224 reviews
Positive50.9%
Neutral9.4%
Negative39.7%

Plasmids X

All ratings7 ratings
Positive57.1%
Neutral14.3%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

Bugs and requests

LaTeX Editor Tex Pro

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

5 requests
  • 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

Plasmids X

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

LaTeX Editor Tex Pro

Subscriptions2
  • Tex Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Tex Pro Annual7 Days trial$59.991 Year
10 purchases

Plasmids X

Subscriptions2
  • PlasmidsX Pro Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Yearly3 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time8
  • Split View Support$1.99
  • Manual Cloning$3.99
  • NCBI Entrez Support$3.99
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  • Local Alignment Support$3.99
  • BLAST Support$4.99
  • Genbank Support$4.99
  • dna File Support$5.99
  • All Features$24.99

Questions

Is LaTeX Editor Tex Pro free?
LaTeX Editor Tex Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Plasmids X free?
Plasmids X is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, LaTeX Editor Tex Pro or Plasmids X?
LaTeX Editor Tex Pro is rated higher. LaTeX Editor Tex Pro averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Plasmids X averages 3.4 from 7 ratings.
Do LaTeX Editor Tex Pro or Plasmids X have ads?
Neither LaTeX Editor Tex Pro nor Plasmids X shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LaTeX Editor Tex Pro or Plasmids X?
LaTeX Editor Tex Pro ships an update every 2 months, and Plasmids X monthly. Most recently, LaTeX Editor Tex Pro was updated on November 3, 2026 and Plasmids X on November 3, 2026.

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