ScriptWidget vs LaTeX Formula Editor
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ScriptWidget
Design custom widgets for iOS and macOS using JavaScript and a JSX-style syntax. This tool offers instant previews and multi-platform support without complex setup or external libraries. It's ideal for developers and creators who want to build personalized, lightweight widgets quickly and securely.
- JSX-style scripting
- Instant preview
- iOS and macOS support
- Lightweight and flexible
- Safe and secure local execution
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ScriptWidget - Create Widgets with JavaScript ScriptWidget makes it easy to build beautiful, custom widgets for iOS and macOS — all with JavaScript and a simple, intuitive JSX-style syntax. No complicated setup. No limits. Just write, preview, and use your widgets in minutes. # Key Features: - JSX-Style Scripting: Quickly create widgets with familiar JSX-like syntax, making layouts easy and clear. - Instant Preview: See your changes live as you code. - Multi-Platform Support: Build for both iOS and macOS with a single script. - Lightweight and Flexible: No need for heavy frameworks or external libraries. - Safe and Secure: Runs scripts locally with no external network dependencies. # Who is ScriptWidget for? - Developers who want to customize their home screen. - Creators who love coding lightweight tools. - Anyone looking for a fast and fun way to build personal widgets. Get started today and bring your ideas to life — one script at a time.
LaTeX Formula Editor
Create and preview LaTeX formulas on your mobile device. Save your work as files or import existing ones. Features pre-configured buttons for common mathematical elements.
- Write LaTeX formulas
- Preview formulas in real-time
- Save formulas as files
- Import existing LaTeX files
- Pre-configured buttons for common elements
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With 'LaTeX Formula Editor' you can write your LaTeX on your phone, preview it and save it as a file or import it from an exiting file. You can use pre-configured buttons for the most common elements such as '\over ' or '\sqrt()'
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: ScriptWidget at 4.6 against LaTeX Formula Editor's 3.0. ScriptWidget also leads on review sentiment (40% vs 22%) and ratings volume (93 vs 4). LaTeX Formula Editor's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. ScriptWidget sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. LaTeX Formula Editor asks for nothing beyond the download.
ScriptWidget holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ScriptWidget has 93 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of ScriptWidget's written reviews are positive against 22% of LaTeX Formula Editor's.
ScriptWidget ships an update monthly, LaTeX Formula Editor every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ScriptWidget | LaTeX Formula Editor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (93 ratings) — better | 3.0 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews — better | 22.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 93 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 峰 朱 | Julian Lau |
Customer experience
ScriptWidget
LaTeX Formula Editor
In-app purchases
ScriptWidget
- Buy me a coffee$0.99
LaTeX Formula Editor
No in-app purchases
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