# LaTeX Editor Tex Pro vs Plasmids X

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | LaTeX Editor Tex Pro | Plasmids X |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/latex-editor-tex-pro/id1486802741/reviews)** | [3.4 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plasmids-x/id1524584676/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.7K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **50.9% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Freemium** |
| Size | 55 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Teleprompter LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/823066256) | [Amin Mahpour](https://appshunter.io/developer/1524584678) |

## What reviewers say

### LaTeX Editor Tex Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/latex-editor-tex-pro/id1486802741)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tex Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Tex Pro Annual | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Quick and easy to use
- 👍 Convenient for on-the-go work
- 🔓 Free and accessible

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Compilation issues
- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable
- 🐛 Loses user progress and edits
- 🐛 Slow performance and lag
- 🔌 Requires internet connection

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plasmids-x/id1524584676)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PlasmidsX Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Split View Support | $1.99 | one-time |
| Manual Cloning | $3.99 | one-time |
| NCBI Entrez Support | $3.99 | one-time |
| Local Alignment Support | $3.99 | one-time |
| BLAST Support | $4.99 | one-time |
| Genbank Support | $4.99 | one-time |
| dna File Support | $5.99 | one-time |
| All Features | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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