Comparison

LaTeX Editor Tex Pro vs Beckify

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

Beckify

A native iPhone and iPad field electrical toolbox for engineers and technicians. It offers jobsite calculators, power tools, and control system aids. The app also includes basic electrical references and saved job functionality.

Highlights
  • Jobsite calculators (voltage drop, wire size, conduit fill)
  • Motor nameplate analyzer
  • Power tools for AC/DC, transformers, solar design
  • Control system tools (4-20mA scaling, PID)
  • Network instrument tools (Wi-Fi/Cellular Path)
  • Electrical basics and references
  • Saved jobs and favorites
Features
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Beckify puts the calculations and references you reach for on the job into one fast toolbox. Size a feeder, check a raceway, look up motor current, or work through a control loop without digging through tables or switching between a dozen apps. SEE THE RESULT, NOT JUST THE NUMBER Conduit Fill draws the raceway cross-section with every conductor inside it, shows percent fill against the allowed limit, and gives you a clear pass or fail. Conductor sizing ranks parallel-set options by modeled first-cost so you can compare choices side by side. Share any chart or cross-section as an image straight from the tool. JOBSITE TOOLS - Voltage drop - Wire size and ampacity - Conduit fill with a live cross-section - Conductor cost comparison - Motor FLA tables - Receptacle and jobsite references - Spanish translator POWER AND AC - kVA and transformer calculations - Reactance and resonance - Solar and UPS calculations - Magnetics Lab and magnetic circuits CONTROLS - Control-system step response: compare open loop, P, PI, and PID on one plot - Loops, panels, phasors, and Modbus references ELECTRONICS ESSENTIALS - Ohm's law: solve any two of V, I, and R - Voltage divider - Series and parallel resistors and capacitors - Resistor color code, 4-band and 5-band - 555 timer, astable and monostable - Frequency, wavelength, and LC resonance - LED current-limit resistor and RC time constant - Unit converter: SI prefixes, dB, temperature, length, mils/mm - Circuit explorer with schematic and breadboard views INSTRUMENTS Turn your iPhone's sensors into quick field checks: - Wi-Fi and cellular path: connection status, signal, and round-trip time - BLE scanner for nearby Bluetooth activity - Noise meter and acoustic imager with a live spectrum - Level history you can drag to read and pinch to zoom - Bubble level for pitch, roll, and plumb - Magnetometer with heading and field strength BUILT FOR THE FIELD - Search every tool instantly - Pin the tools you use most and jump back to recent ones - Tools organized into shelves: Jobsite, Power & AC, Controls, and more - Favorites and Jobs tabs to keep your work close - One-tap examples to see how each tool works - Copy any answer to paste into notes, texts, or reports - Dark interface that is easy on the eyes on site Beckify is a reference and calculation aid. Always verify results against the code edition adopted in your jurisdiction, manufacturer data, and your authority having jurisdiction. Phone-based instruments are uncalibrated and intended for quick checks, not certified measurement.

Screenshots

LaTeX Editor Tex Pro4 screens
Beckify4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Beckify at none against LaTeX Editor Tex Pro's 2. Beckify also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). LaTeX Editor Tex Pro's advantage is ratings volume (1.7K vs 2). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Beckify asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Beckify 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 1.7K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LaTeX Editor Tex Pro ships an update every 2 months, Beckify every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
LaTeX Editor Tex Pro versus Beckify: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLaTeX Editor Tex ProBeckify
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.7K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.7K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTeleprompter LLCTrevor Beck

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%

Beckify

All ratings2 ratings
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

Beckify

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

Beckify

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 Beckify free?
Beckify is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, LaTeX Editor Tex Pro or Beckify?
Beckify is rated higher. LaTeX Editor Tex Pro averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Beckify averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do LaTeX Editor Tex Pro or Beckify have ads?
Neither LaTeX Editor Tex Pro nor Beckify shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LaTeX Editor Tex Pro or Beckify?
LaTeX Editor Tex Pro ships an update every 2 months, and Beckify every 9 days. Most recently, LaTeX Editor Tex Pro was updated on October 20, 2026 and Beckify on October 4, 2026.

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