Comparison

LaTeX Editor Tex Pro vs Soarling

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

Soarling

Features
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Every minute you focus takes you a little further, and your dragon grows with you. Soarling is a calm focus timer for studying, work and reading. Put your phone down, start a session and let the minutes add up. When the session ends, your egg hatches into a dragon that stays in your collection and grows as you keep focusing. HOW IT WORKS • Pick a focus duration, from a quick 15 minutes up to 3 hours • Longer sessions mean better eggs: Bronze, Silver, Golden, Crystal and Emerald • Hatch a dragon and see its rarity: Common, Rare, Epic or Legendary • Feed your favourite and watch it grow from hatchling to adult MAKE IT YOURS • Name your dragons • Every dragon has its own story: when it hatched, what you were studying, its temperament • Pick a buddy that keeps you company while you focus SEE YOUR PROGRESS • Weekly, monthly and yearly statistics • Tags for your subjects: see how your time is spread • Stopwatch mode when you'd rather not set a finish time CALM BY DESIGN • No streaks, no guilt, no notification spam • A 5-minute break when you need it • Live timer on the iPhone lock screen • No account, no ads; your data stays on your device • English and Turkish Every reward comes from time you genuinely spend focusing.

Screenshots

LaTeX Editor Tex Pro4 screens
Soarling4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Soarling at none against LaTeX Editor Tex Pro's 2. Soarling also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). 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

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. Soarling asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LaTeX Editor Tex Pro ships an update every 2 months, Soarling weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
LaTeX Editor Tex Pro versus Soarling: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLaTeX Editor Tex ProSoarling
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.7K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.7K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTeleprompter LLCMEHMET AKSOY

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

Soarling

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

Soarling

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 Soarling free?
Soarling is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do LaTeX Editor Tex Pro or Soarling have ads?
Neither LaTeX Editor Tex Pro nor Soarling shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LaTeX Editor Tex Pro or Soarling?
LaTeX Editor Tex Pro ships an update every 2 months, and Soarling weekly. Most recently, LaTeX Editor Tex Pro was updated on November 7, 2026 and Soarling on November 6, 2026.

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