Comparison

LaTeX Editor Tex Pro vs Hashleaf

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

Hashleaf

Features
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Hashleaf is a clean, focused viewer that makes Markdown documents easy to read on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Open Markdown files from local storage, iCloud Drive, Dropbox through the Files app, and other document providers. Features • Headings, lists, tables, block quotes, code blocks, and links • Images referenced with relative paths • Inline and display math • A table of contents generated from headings • Search within the displayed document • Open individual files or folders from Files and cloud storage • Open multiple documents, with separate windows on Mac • Adjustable text size and Light or Dark Mode • Share the original Markdown file • Finder Quick Look previews on Mac • UTF-8, UTF-16, and Shift_JIS text support Hashleaf Pro — one-time purchase • Advanced PDF export and self-contained HTML export • Export themes and custom CSS • PDF headers, footers, page numbers, and table of contents • Export multiple documents separately or as one combined document • Full-text folder search and broken-link checks • Live preview on Mac when an external editor saves a document One purchase unlocks Hashleaf Pro on iPhone, iPad, and Mac when the same Apple Account is used. Math rendering resources are bundled with the app. Selected documents and images are processed on your device and are not uploaded to the developer's servers.

Screenshots

LaTeX Editor Tex Pro4 screens
Hashleaf3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Hashleaf at every 5 days against LaTeX Editor Tex Pro's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 and Hashleaf sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LaTeX Editor Tex Pro ships an update every 2 months, Hashleaf every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
LaTeX Editor Tex Pro versus Hashleaf: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLaTeX Editor Tex ProHashleaf
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.7K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.7K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTeleprompter LLCTakashi Nakano

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

Hashleaf

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
1 purchases

Hashleaf

One-time1
  • Hashleaf Pro$3.99

Questions

Is LaTeX Editor Tex Pro free?
LaTeX Editor Tex Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hashleaf free?
Hashleaf is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do LaTeX Editor Tex Pro or Hashleaf have ads?
Neither LaTeX Editor Tex Pro nor Hashleaf shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LaTeX Editor Tex Pro or Hashleaf?
LaTeX Editor Tex Pro ships an update every 2 months, and Hashleaf every 5 days. Most recently, LaTeX Editor Tex Pro was updated on October 20, 2026 and Hashleaf on October 12, 2026.

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