Comparison

LaTeX Editor Tex Pro vs PocketOverflow

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

PocketOverflow

Access Stack Overflow and Stack Exchange questions and answers on your mobile device. Find questions to answer, search for solutions, and manage your own contributions with offline access and customizable features.

Highlights
  • Browse Stack Overflow/Exchange questions
  • Search for answers
  • Filter by favorite tags
  • Offline data caching
  • Switch between Stack Exchange sites
  • Access your questions and answers
Features
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Stack Overflow and more generally Stack Exchange questions and answers in your pocket. - Find question you could answer. - Look for answer to user questions. - easy search by favorite tags - text search with sort and ordering - data caching for offline access and low network load - easy switch from one StackExchange to another - adjust list colors according to the Stack Exchange definition - use of StackExchange API 2.3 - easy access to yours questions, answers and comments

Screenshots

LaTeX Editor Tex Pro4 screens
PocketOverflow3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: LaTeX Editor Tex Pro at 4.8 against PocketOverflow's 2.5. LaTeX Editor Tex Pro also leads on ratings volume (1.6K vs 2) and review sentiment (50% vs 33%). PocketOverflow's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). 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. LaTeX Editor Tex Pro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. PocketOverflow asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LaTeX Editor Tex Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LaTeX Editor Tex Pro has 1.6K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of LaTeX Editor Tex Pro's written reviews are positive against 33% of PocketOverflow's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LaTeX Editor Tex Pro ships an update every 2 months, PocketOverflow every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
LaTeX Editor Tex Pro versus PocketOverflow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLaTeX Editor Tex ProPocketOverflow
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.6K ratings) — better2.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews50.4% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings1.6K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTeleprompter LLCP'tit Xav

Customer experience

LaTeX Editor Tex Pro

All ratings1,649 ratings
Positive93.9%
Neutral1.8%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews224 reviews
Positive50.4%
Neutral9.4%
Negative40.2%

PocketOverflow

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%

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

PocketOverflow

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
None

PocketOverflow

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LaTeX Editor Tex Pro free?
LaTeX Editor Tex Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PocketOverflow free?
PocketOverflow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, LaTeX Editor Tex Pro or PocketOverflow?
LaTeX Editor Tex Pro is rated higher. LaTeX Editor Tex Pro averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while PocketOverflow averages 2.5 from 2 ratings.
Do LaTeX Editor Tex Pro or PocketOverflow have ads?
Neither LaTeX Editor Tex Pro nor PocketOverflow shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LaTeX Editor Tex Pro or PocketOverflow?
LaTeX Editor Tex Pro ships an update every 2 months, and PocketOverflow every 4 months. Most recently, LaTeX Editor Tex Pro was updated on September 24, 2026 and PocketOverflow on September 8, 2026.

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