# SymEditor vs TouchMind

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TouchMind at 86% against SymEditor's 0%. TouchMind also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (37 vs 2). SymEditor's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SymEditor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and TouchMind sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TouchMind holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TouchMind has 37 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of SymEditor's written reviews are positive against 86% of TouchMind's.

SymEditor ships an update monthly, TouchMind fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SymEditor | TouchMind |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/symeditor-formula-editor/id1494664746/reviews) | **[4.8 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touchmind-handwritten-mind-map/id6468941212/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **37** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **85.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 10 MB | 265 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Beijing Xingxinghai Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1144065046) | [红霞 鲁](https://appshunter.io/developer/1704591229) |

## What reviewers say

### SymEditor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/symeditor-formula-editor/id1494664746)

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:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly membership | $1.99 | per month |
| Half year membership | $9.49 | per 6 months |
| Year membership | $16.49 | per year |


### TouchMind

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touchmind-handwritten-mind-map/id6468941212)

This app offers a dynamic space for brainstorming and organizing ideas with a focus on handwritten mind maps. It features a smooth handwriting experience, diverse background options, and efficient creation tools. Seamless synchronization across devices and various export formats enhance usability for creative thinking and note-taking.

**Highlights:** Smooth handwriting experience, Diversified background selection, Efficient mind map creation, Unlimited drawing board function, Dual-end synchronization (iPad/iPhone), Rich brush functions, File export (TMind, PDF, JPG, PNG)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TMind Pro (Quarterly) | $7.99 | per 3 months |
| TMInd VIP按月订阅 | $9.00 | per month |
| TMind Pro (Annually) | $14.99 | per year |
| TMind VIP 按年订阅 | $27.00 | per year |
| Forver VIP for iPad and iPhone | $19.99 | one-time |
| Three Years VIP | $19.99 | one-time |
| Feedback upgrade | $22.99 | one-time |
| Five-year membership | $22.99 | one-time |
| TMind 永久会员 | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SymEditor free?

SymEditor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is TouchMind free?

TouchMind is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SymEditor or TouchMind?

TouchMind is rated higher. SymEditor averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while TouchMind averages 4.8 from 37 ratings.

### Do SymEditor or TouchMind have ads?

Neither SymEditor nor TouchMind shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SymEditor or TouchMind?

SymEditor ships an update monthly, and TouchMind fortnightly. Most recently, SymEditor was updated on June 1, 2026 and TouchMind on September 19, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*