Comparison

LaTeX Formula Editor vs WorldWideWeb

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Write LaTeX formulas
  • Preview formulas in real-time
  • Save formulas as files
  • Import existing LaTeX files
  • Pre-configured buttons for common elements
Features
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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()'

About

WorldWideWeb

This mobile web server tool allows developers to test and serve HTML documents directly from their device. It simulates web environments, enabling offline development and API testing without external dependencies. Ideal for quick checks and development on the go.

Highlights
  • Automatic refresh on file changes
  • No caching for direct testing
  • Easy folder configuration
  • Directory listings for file access
  • Bonjour support for local network access
  • REST API mocking
  • Standalone with no external dependencies
  • Built-in sandbox security
Features
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This app’s name is an homage to the world’s first web server. Back in 1989, Tim Berners-Lee started the web on his NeXT computer. On that computer was an app named WorldWideWeb. This app was unique because it allowed his machine to edit and serve HTML documents. The app also used coding frameworks that were adopted by Apple after purchasing NeXT: they are being used right now to display what you’re reading. Like that original app, this WorldWideWeb is a handy web development tool. It’s designed for people who need to test things on their iPad or iPhone before moving the files onto a real web server like Apache or nginx. It also allows you to work in those increasingly rare moments where you don’t have a connection to the Internet. App developers can use this server to simulate and test APIs that their product uses. FEATURES WorldWideWeb does things differently than today’s production web servers: • Automatic refresh — Watches your site and reloads browser when there are changes • No caching — Every request gets a new response, no cache busters needed • Easy to configure — Pick a folder and go • Directory listings — A handy list of files whenever you hit a URL that doesn’t exist • Bonjour support – Automatic DNS for easy access using devices on your local network • REST support — Set default responses as JSON or XML for easy mocking of APIs • No external dependencies — Completely standalone and doesn’t need other tools like Python or Ruby • Built-in security — Runs completely in a sandbox, no access to data unless you allow it • Powerful and lightweight – A small memory footprint with minimal CPU overhead • No rocket science — Perfect for clients and other folks who are less technically inclined

Screenshots

LaTeX Formula Editor3 screens
WorldWideWeb4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: WorldWideWeb at 76% against LaTeX Formula Editor's 22%. WorldWideWeb also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (39 vs 4). LaTeX Formula Editor's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, ads, 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. WorldWideWeb sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. LaTeX Formula Editor asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

WorldWideWeb holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WorldWideWeb has 39 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of LaTeX Formula Editor's written reviews are positive against 76% of WorldWideWeb's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LaTeX Formula Editor ships an update every 3 weeks, WorldWideWeb every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
LaTeX Formula Editor versus WorldWideWeb: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLaTeX Formula EditorWorldWideWeb
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (4 ratings)4.6 (39 ratings) — better
Positive reviews22.2% of reviews76.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings439 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB4 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperJulian LauThe Iconfactory

Customer experience

LaTeX Formula Editor

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive22.2%
Neutral11.1%
Negative66.7%

WorldWideWeb

All ratings39 ratings
Positive89.7%
Neutral5.1%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive76.5%
Neutral11.8%
Negative11.8%

In-app purchases

None

LaTeX Formula Editor

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

WorldWideWeb

One-time1
  • WorldWideWeb PRO$9.99

Questions

Is LaTeX Formula Editor free?
LaTeX Formula Editor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is WorldWideWeb free?
WorldWideWeb is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, LaTeX Formula Editor or WorldWideWeb?
WorldWideWeb is rated higher. LaTeX Formula Editor averages 3.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while WorldWideWeb averages 4.6 from 39 ratings.
Do LaTeX Formula Editor or WorldWideWeb have ads?
Neither LaTeX Formula Editor nor WorldWideWeb shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LaTeX Formula Editor or WorldWideWeb?
LaTeX Formula Editor ships an update every 3 weeks, and WorldWideWeb every 4 months. Most recently, LaTeX Formula Editor was updated on October 5, 2026 and WorldWideWeb on October 17, 2026.

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