Comparison

DeTeXt vs LibreDict

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

Head to head
About

DeTeXt

Easily find LaTeX commands for symbols by drawing them or searching a comprehensive database. Get the exact command you need for your documents without memorization.

Highlights
  • Draw symbols to find LaTeX commands
  • Neural image classification for symbol recognition
  • Searchable database of 1098 symbols
  • Supports Apple Pencil on iPad
  • Copy commands, symbols, or Unicode codepoints
  • Offline symbol database
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Finding the symbol you want to use in LaTeX can be hard since you can't memorize all the commands and packages for every symbol. DeTeXt tries to solve this problem by giving you two ways to find the command you want: - Draw the symbol you want and DeTeXt's neural image classification engine will identify what it thinks are the 20 most likely LaTeX commands that will generate a symbol closest to the one you drew. DeTeXt supports Apple Pencil drawings on the iPad. - Search the entire symbol set of 1098 symbols from packages like tipa, amsmath, amssymb, textcomp and more, in addition to the default mathematical symbols. - Copy the symbol, or the character itself, or its Unicode codepoint to the system clipboard, to paste anywhere else. DeTeXt's neural engine processes your drawn symbol and finds the best matches in its symbol database, all on your device without requiring you to be online. All the symbols are stored within the app as well.

About

LibreDict

This app provides a fast, offline dictionary with over 300,000 words across five languages. It prioritizes privacy with no ads or tracking, offering a clean interface and customizable search results.

Highlights
  • 100% Offline access
  • Five built-in dictionaries
  • Supports four app languages
  • Smart Arabic search
  • Color-coded results
  • Customizable dictionary order
  • Import custom dictionaries
Features
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LibreDict is a lightweight, ultra-fast dictionary built for focus and privacy. With over 400,000 words across six built-in dictionaries, you can search and learn without ever needing an internet connection. Key features: - 100% Offline: Every dictionary lives on your device — perfect for travelers and students. - Six Dictionaries Included: English (WordNet), Russian–English, Spanish–English, English–Spanish, Arabic–English, and Greek–English (both directions). - Five App Languages: Use LibreDict in English, Russian, Spanish, Arabic, or Greek — with full right-to-left layout for Arabic. - Smart Search: Type Greek without accents or Arabic without diacritics and still find the right entries. - Color-Coded Results: Each dictionary has its own colored stripe, so you instantly see where a word comes from. - Your Order, Your Way: Sort by relevance or put your preferred dictionaries first, and drag to reorder them. - Expandable Library: Import your own custom dictionaries via .json or .sqlite files. - Privacy First: No ads, no tracking, no accounts, no data collection. - Minimalist Design: A clean, fast interface optimized for readability. - Manage Sources: See each dictionary's source, entry count, and license, and switch any language pair on or off. LibreDict stays out of your way — just you and the words.

Screenshots

DeTeXt4 screens
LibreDict3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: DeTeXt at 4.9 against LibreDict's 4.0. DeTeXt also leads on ratings volume (43 vs 4) and device support (4 vs 2). LibreDict's advantage is monetization model (free vs paid) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DeTeXt holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DeTeXt has 43 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DeTeXt ships an update every 2 months, LibreDict every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
DeTeXt versus LibreDict: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDeTeXtLibreDict
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (43 ratings) — better4.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews92.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings43 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB132 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVenkata Subrahmanyan GovindarajanKIRILL YUKHIN

Customer experience

DeTeXt

All ratings40 ratings
Positive97.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive92.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.7%

LibreDict

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

None

DeTeXt

No in-app purchases

None

LibreDict

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DeTeXt free?
DeTeXt is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LibreDict free?
LibreDict is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DeTeXt or LibreDict?
DeTeXt is rated higher. DeTeXt averages 4.9 out of 5 from 43 ratings, while LibreDict averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.
Do DeTeXt or LibreDict have ads?
Neither DeTeXt nor LibreDict shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DeTeXt or LibreDict?
DeTeXt ships an update every 2 months, and LibreDict every 4 weeks. Most recently, DeTeXt was updated on October 24, 2026 and LibreDict on October 24, 2026.

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