LaTeX Editor Tex Pro vs Pocket Pointer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
Pocket Pointer
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Your iPhone is already in your hand. Pocket Pointer turns it into a trackpad and keyboard for your Mac — real multi-touch gestures, real typing, no cable and no account. Free, both halves, with nothing to unlock. THE TRACKPAD YOU ALREADY KNOW • Move the pointer with one finger • Tap to click. Two-finger tap to right-click • Two-finger drag to scroll, with natural scrolling if you prefer it • Press, hold, then move to drag and drop • Three-finger swipe up for Mission Control • Three-finger swipe down for App Exposé • Three-finger swipe left or right to move between Spaces A KEYBOARD THAT ACTUALLY TYPES • Use your iPhone's own keyboard — every language you have installed, emoji, and dictation all arrive on the Mac • ⌃ ⌥ ⇧ ⌘ sit above the keys, so ⌘C, ⌘Tab and ⌘Space work the way they do on a Mac • Double-tap a modifier to hold it for several keys, tap again to let go • Esc, Tab and the arrow keys are right there — enough to run a slide deck from the back of the room BUILT FOR THE COUCH AND THE DESK • Pair once with a six-digit code, then never again • Reconnects on its own the next time you open the app • Pointer speed, scroll direction and haptics are yours to set • Tracks at your display's full refresh rate, so the cursor moves when your finger does PRIVATE BY CONSTRUCTION Your iPhone talks to your Mac directly over your own Wi-Fi. No server sits in the middle, there is no account to create, and there is nothing about you to collect — no analytics, no tracking, no third-party SDKs of any kind. Sessions are encrypted with AES-128-GCM, keyed by a credential kept in each device's Keychain, and a Mac only pairs when you type the code it is showing you. WHAT YOU NEED Pocket Pointer needs its free companion helper on the Mac — a small menu-bar app you install once from pocketpointer.vercel.app. It asks for Accessibility, which is what macOS requires before anything can move your pointer, and for nothing else. • iPhone running iOS 26 or later • Mac running macOS 26 or later • Both devices on the same local network Setup help and troubleshooting: pocketpointer.vercel.app/support.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pocket Pointer at none against LaTeX Editor Tex Pro's 2. Pocket Pointer also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 2 months). LaTeX Editor Tex Pro's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). 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
Both are free to download. LaTeX Editor Tex Pro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Pocket Pointer asks for nothing beyond the download.
LaTeX Editor Tex Pro ships an update every 2 months, Pocket Pointer daily. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LaTeX Editor Tex Pro | Pocket Pointer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (1.6K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.6K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 55 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Teleprompter LLC | Arnav Roy |
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
Pocket Pointer
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
LaTeX Editor Tex Pro
- Tex Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
- Tex Pro Annual7 Days trial$59.991 Year
Pocket Pointer
No in-app purchases
Questions
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