Comparison

LaTeX Editor Tex Pro vs MATH Keys

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

MATH Keys

Easily create mathematical equations, formulas, and symbols online. This free tool enhances academic productivity for students and educators by providing quick access to a wide range of mathematical notations.

Highlights
  • Online equation editor
  • Mathematical symbols and operations
  • Latex notation tools
  • Copy and share formulas
  • Calculus, Algebra, Trigonometry support
  • Free to use
Features
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MATH Keys is a completely free online equation editor that allows users to write mathematical equations, formulas, and symbols online! Our mission is to boost productivity in academic life whether that is for teachers, graduates, or students. Type out anything you want with your regular keyboard, and press the buttons on our MATH Keys to access mathematical symbols and operations. With the latex notation tools, you can copy or share whatever formula, equation, or symbol you just created anywhere you want. How to use: - Use your device keyboard to type your equation. You can use numbers, letters, or any other symbol on your device keyboard - Use the extension MATH Keys to click on symbols, such as integrals, sigma, fraction, etc.. - Navigate around by tapping your device Use the buttons as follows: - Copy Button: press the button to share an image. Once the share options pop up, press any option you'd like and press "copy" to copy the image. - New Button: delete the formula and start a new one Features and formulas for: - Calculus - Finite and infinite Integrals - Derivatives - Limits - Sigma symbol - Combinatorics - Algebra - Logs - Exponents - Radicals - Fractions - Inequalities - matrix - Trigonometry - Trigonometric functions - Common greek symbols: pi, alpha, beta, theta You can you use this app the same as a math latex online editor, math equation online editor, or MathQuill editor.

Screenshots

LaTeX Editor Tex Pro4 screens
MATH Keys3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: LaTeX Editor Tex Pro at 51% against MATH Keys's 0%. LaTeX Editor Tex Pro also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (1.6K vs 6). MATH Keys's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, 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. MATH Keys 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 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LaTeX Editor Tex Pro has 1.6K ratings behind it against 6, 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 0% of MATH Keys's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LaTeX Editor Tex Pro ships an update every 2 months, MATH Keys every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
LaTeX Editor Tex Pro versus MATH Keys: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLaTeX Editor Tex ProMATH Keys
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.6K ratings) — better4.3 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews50.9% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1.6K — better6
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTeleprompter LLCGuy Goldstein

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%

MATH Keys

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

MATH Keys

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

MATH Keys

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 MATH Keys free?
MATH Keys is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, LaTeX Editor Tex Pro or MATH Keys?
LaTeX Editor Tex Pro is rated higher. LaTeX Editor Tex Pro averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while MATH Keys averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.
Do LaTeX Editor Tex Pro or MATH Keys have ads?
Neither LaTeX Editor Tex Pro nor MATH Keys shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LaTeX Editor Tex Pro or MATH Keys?
LaTeX Editor Tex Pro ships an update every 2 months, and MATH Keys every 6 weeks. Most recently, LaTeX Editor Tex Pro was updated on October 13, 2026 and MATH Keys on October 2, 2026.

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