Comparison

SymEditor vs Texlet

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SymEditor

This application provides a visual and interactive way to create complex mathematical and scientific formulas. It supports a wide range of symbols and functions, and allows for easy sharing and integration with document editing software.

Highlights
  • Interactive visual formula editing
  • Support for multiple symbols and functions
  • LaTeX, Png, Svg, and MathML export
  • Integration with Word and WPS
  • LaTeX command and code editing
  • System and hardware keyboard support
Features
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Symeditor is a completely new formula editor, which is suitable for people in education, teaching, scientific research institutions, engineering and other fields, easy to write complex mathematical and physical formulas and symbols, a necessary tool for science students! Features: 1. Fully interactive and visual formula editing 2. Easy to learn, easy to control 3. Support multiple symbols and powerful functions Common, arrow, Greek character, geometric symbol, relation symbol, set, matrix, integral, etc 4. Support to share latex, Png, Svg and MathML, cooperate with word, markdown and other document editing 5. Support latex command 6. Support latex and MathML code editing and execution 7. Supports system input method and hardware keyboard 8. Support working with Word and WPS Download this app now and write math formulas with ease! Important tips: 1. Subscript input: start with '_' 2. Superscript input: start with '^' 3. Latex command input: start with '\' and end with enter Terms of use: https://mathfuns.com/servagree?app=symeditor Privacy Policy: https://mathfuns.com/policy?app=symeditor Contact us: Website: www.mathfuns.com Mailbox: mathfuns@hotmail.com Sina Weibo: Mathfuns

About

Texlet

Create and preview LaTeX formulas and documents instantly, even offline. Organize your work with folders and custom pins. Offers advanced features like PDF export and iCloud sync with a subscription.

Highlights
  • Live LaTeX formula preview
  • Offline typesetting
  • Full document creation
  • Plain .tex file support
  • Organized workspace with folders
  • Syntax highlighting
  • LaTeX guide and examples
Features
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Write formulas in LaTeX and see them typeset right away. Texlet opens in an instant – no account, no setup, no internet needed. For homework, lecture notes, slides, theses and every equation that should look good. TYPE IT, SEE IT TYPESET The live preview shows your formula as you write – right below it on iPhone, next to it on iPad, and on iPhone Duo half open, right on the other half. Or view it full screen, free of distractions. Fractions, integrals, sums, matrices, cases and chemistry with \ce are typeset cleanly, even offline. BUILDING BLOCKS AT HAND • Above the keyboard: fraction, root, superscript and subscript, Greek letters, sums and integrals, relations, arrows, brackets, matrices and environments • Brackets close themselves • Return after \begin{…} adds the matching \end{…}, and lists continue with the next \item • Syntax highlighting for commands, math, environments and comments WHOLE DOCUMENTS, TOO Put formulas in text with $…$, or write a whole document with \section, lists, tables and numbered equations – the preview typesets it beautifully, with title and sections. Your own \newcommand macros work too. REAL .TEX FILES Your formulas are plain .tex files in the Files app under “On My iPhone › Texlet”. Open .tex files from iCloud Drive or other apps and edit them right where they are. Copy the LaTeX code with one tap. ORGANIZED YOUR WAY • Every formula as a typeset thumbnail on the home screen • Folders with their own color and icon • Pin what matters, sort by date, name or your own order • Search, find and replace, printing and a LaTeX guide with examples TEXLET PRO For when you want more – as a monthly or yearly subscription: • No ads • Copy a formula as an image – sharp in Keynote, Pages, Notes and more • Export as PDF (vector) and PNG • iCloud sync between iPhone and iPad • Eight designs, from warm paper to deep black midnight • Widgets for your Home Screen and Lock Screen • Version history: bring back any earlier state • App lock and a private folder with Face ID Payment is charged to your Apple Account. The subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel it anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://jlau.netlify.app/latex-editor/privacy/ Texlet is built by an independent developer. If you enjoy it, a rating means a lot!

Screenshots

SymEditor4 screens
Texlet4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: SymEditor at none against Texlet's shown. SymEditor also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 26.0). Texlet's advantage is review sentiment (22% vs 0%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. SymEditor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Texlet sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SymEditor ships an update monthly, Texlet every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
SymEditor versus Texlet: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSymEditorTexlet
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews22.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBeijing Xingxinghai Technology Co., LtdJulian Lau

Customer experience

SymEditor

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

Texlet

Written reviews9 reviews
Positive22.2%
Neutral11.1%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

SymEditor

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly membership$1.991 Month
  • Half year membership$9.496 Months
  • Year membership3 Days trial$16.491 Year
2 purchases

Texlet

Subscriptions2
  • LaTeX Editor Pro7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • LaTeX Editor Pro7 Days trial$22.991 Year

Questions

Is SymEditor free?
SymEditor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Texlet free?
Texlet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SymEditor or Texlet have ads?
Texlet shows ads; SymEditor does not.
Which is updated more often, SymEditor or Texlet?
SymEditor ships an update monthly, and Texlet every 2 weeks. Most recently, SymEditor was updated on November 3, 2026 and Texlet on November 3, 2026.

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