LaTeX Formula Editor vs TeX Go
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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()'
TeX Go
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TeX Go is a LaTeX editor for iPhone and iPad, built for writing, editing, compiling, and previewing documents wherever you are. Use it for equations, notes, reports, papers, and technical documents. TeX Go keeps the writing experience focused, with a clean editor, quick access to PDF preview, and tools that help you move smoothly from source to output. You can work with files stored on your device or in cloud storage, start from templates, and use editing support such as automatic bracket and command completion. TeX Go also supports local compilation, so many projects can be built directly on your device. Additional TeX packages can be imported when a project needs them, making it easier to keep working even without a remote build environment. Key Features • Clean LaTeX editing environment • Local compilation for supported documents • Fast switching between source and PDF preview • Auto-completion for brackets and commands • Document creation from templates • Editing for local and cloud-based files • Background compilation with completion notifications • Build logs designed to make errors easier to understand Whether you are studying, researching, drafting a paper, or polishing a technical document, TeX Go gives you a practical LaTeX workspace on iOS.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: LaTeX Formula Editor at Free against TeX Go's $4.99. LaTeX Formula Editor also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.6). TeX Go's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). On ads, in-app purchases 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
LaTeX Formula Editor is free to download; TeX Go costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
LaTeX Formula Editor ships an update every 3 weeks, TeX Go every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LaTeX Formula Editor | TeX Go |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $4.99 |
| Rating | 3.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 22.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 188 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Julian Lau | Hikaru Matsuda |
In-app purchases
LaTeX Formula Editor
No in-app purchases
TeX Go
No in-app purchases
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