Comparison

LaTeX Editor Tex Pro vs Rlytic R Programming Editor

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

Rlytic R Programming Editor

This app provides a mobile R programming environment for iOS devices. It allows users to create, manage, and execute R code, generating results and visualizations. Offers both local and cloud modes for project management and synchronization.

Highlights
  • R project management
  • Code execution and visualization
  • Local and cloud modes
  • Git integration
  • Dropbox/Box synchronization
  • Syntax highlighting
Features
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Rlytic is a free R Editor for your iOS Device. It allows you to create and manage R projects directly on your iOS device and generate the result and plots by using Verbosus (Online R Editor). "R is a powerful programming language and environment widely used for statistical computing, data analysis, and visualization. Known for its vast ecosystem of packages, R allows users to easily manipulate, analyze, and visualize data, making it a popular choice in fields like data science, finance, bioinformatics, and academia." This software is provided "as is" without warranties or conditions of any kind, either expressed or implied. Features: * 2 Modes: Local Mode (stores .r files on your device) and Cloud Mode (synchronizes your projects with the cloud) * Git integration (Local Mode) * Automatic Dropbox synchronization (Local Mode) * Automatic Box synchronization (Local Mode) * AI assistant (ChatGPT and Claude, available in supported regions) * Custom keyboard shortcuts * Use a dedicated server that runs a full R installation to perform expensive mathematical calculations * Generate and view the result and plots from your R code * Syntax highlighting (comments, operators, plot functions) * Hotkeys (see Help) * Autosave (Local Mode) * No ads In-app purchase: The free version of Rlytic has a limitation of 2 projects and 2 documents in Local Mode and file upload is not supported. You can upgrade to the pro version of this app without this restriction using an in-app purchase. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

Screenshots

LaTeX Editor Tex Pro4 screens
Rlytic R Programming Editor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Rlytic R Programming Editor at 100% against LaTeX Editor Tex Pro's 50%. Rlytic R Programming Editor also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs paid). LaTeX Editor Tex Pro's advantage is ratings volume (1.6K vs 7). 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 Rlytic R Programming Editor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Rlytic R Programming Editor holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LaTeX Editor Tex Pro has 1.6K ratings behind it against 7, 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 100% of Rlytic R Programming Editor's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LaTeX Editor Tex Pro ships an update every 2 months, Rlytic R Programming Editor every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
LaTeX Editor Tex Pro versus Rlytic R Programming Editor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLaTeX Editor Tex ProRlytic R Programming Editor
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.6K ratings)5.0 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.6K — better7
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTeleprompter LLCVerbosus.com

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%

Rlytic R Programming Editor

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Rlytic R Programming Editor

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
2 purchases

Rlytic R Programming Editor

Subscriptions1
  • Upgrade: Subscription$3.991 Month
One-time1
  • Upgrade: Forever$8.99

Questions

Is LaTeX Editor Tex Pro free?
LaTeX Editor Tex Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Rlytic R Programming Editor free?
Rlytic R Programming Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, LaTeX Editor Tex Pro or Rlytic R Programming Editor?
Rlytic R Programming Editor is rated higher. LaTeX Editor Tex Pro averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Rlytic R Programming Editor averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.
Do LaTeX Editor Tex Pro or Rlytic R Programming Editor have ads?
Neither LaTeX Editor Tex Pro nor Rlytic R Programming Editor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LaTeX Editor Tex Pro or Rlytic R Programming Editor?
LaTeX Editor Tex Pro ships an update every 2 months, and Rlytic R Programming Editor every 3 weeks. Most recently, LaTeX Editor Tex Pro was updated on September 24, 2026 and Rlytic R Programming Editor on September 14, 2026.

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