# Flashtex vs Archimedes Editor

The clearest difference is update cadence: Flashtex at every 10 days against Archimedes Editor's every 5 weeks. Flashtex also leads on ratings volume (186 vs 26) and device support (3 vs 1). Archimedes Editor's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 89%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flashtex sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 3 months and Archimedes Editor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Flashtex against 4.8 for Archimedes Editor. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flashtex has 186 ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of Flashtex's written reviews are positive against 100% of Archimedes Editor's.

Flashtex ships an update every 10 days, Archimedes Editor every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flashtex | Archimedes Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (186 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashtex-study-flashcards/id1534437697/reviews)** | [4.8 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/archimedes-editor/id1616352173/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **186** | 26 |
| Positive reviews | 88.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 75 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mika Kruschel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1506203549) | [Furnace Creek Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/321189453) |

## What reviewers say

### Flashtex

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashtex-study-flashcards/id1534437697)

Create and study advanced flashcards with support for LaTeX, Markdown, images, and handwriting. Organize your study material into decks and utilize spaced repetition for effective learning. Syncs across devices for on-the-go revision.

**Highlights:** LaTeX support for equations, Markdown for structured notes, Handwriting and image support, Organized deck creation, Spaced repetition learning, Cross-device syncing, Offline study mode

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Access | $0.99 | per 3 months |
| Unlimited Access | $3.99 | per 6 months |
| Unlimited Access | $4.00 | per year |
| Unlimited Access | $6.99 | per year |
| Kind Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Great Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Amazing Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Outrageous Tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| Flashtex Unlimited | $14.00 | one-time |
| Flashtex Unlimited Family | $17.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fantastic app with deep features
- 👍 Intuitive and native user interface
- 👍 Excellent functionality for language learning
- 👍 Smooth integration with Apple Pencil
- 👍 Attractive and customizable interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and glitches
- 🐛 Text editing issues on mobile devices
- 🐛 Synchronization problems between devices
- 🐛 Lack of manual card reordering option
- 🐛 Limited study mode options (only thumbs up/down)

**Reported bugs**

- Handwritten notes sometimes get deleted unexpectedly
- Syncing issues leading to lost or duplicated cards
- Occasional visual glitches and text formatting problems
- Keyboard blocking the save button when adding new cards

**Requested features**

- Add text highlighting options
- Implement custom card ordering/sequencing
- Improve text editing experience on mobile
- Expand study mode options (e.g., multiple choice)
- Add support for importing Anki decks


### Archimedes Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/archimedes-editor/id1616352173)

This app is a powerful Markdown editor that simplifies mathematical writing with integrated LaTeX support. It offers features like inline LaTeX, autocompletion, live previews, and a math library to help users create beautifully typeset documents.

**Highlights:** Markdown editing with syntax highlighter, Inline LaTeX support with autocompletion, Magic Type for drawing mathematical symbols, Live preview with custom themes and Dark Mode, Math library for LaTeX commands, iCloud document sync with Mac counterpart, Export to PDF and HTML

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro: One Time Purchase | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flashtex free?

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

### Is Archimedes Editor free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Flashtex or Archimedes Editor?

Flashtex is rated higher. Flashtex averages 4.8 out of 5 from 186 ratings, while Archimedes Editor averages 4.8 from 26 ratings.

### Do Flashtex or Archimedes Editor have ads?

Neither Flashtex nor Archimedes Editor shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Flashtex or Archimedes Editor?

Flashtex ships an update every 10 days, and Archimedes Editor every 5 weeks. Most recently, Flashtex was updated on September 26, 2026 and Archimedes Editor 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.*