Comparison

Texlet vs Math Canvas LaTex

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

Head to head
About

Texlet

Create and preview LaTeX formulas and documents instantly, even offline. Organize your work with folders and custom pins. Offers advanced features like PDF export and iCloud sync with a subscription.

Highlights
  • Live LaTeX formula preview
  • Offline typesetting
  • Full document creation
  • Plain .tex file support
  • Organized workspace with folders
  • Syntax highlighting
  • LaTeX guide and examples
Features
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Write formulas in LaTeX and see them typeset right away. Texlet opens in an instant – no account, no setup, no internet needed. For homework, lecture notes, slides, theses and every equation that should look good. TYPE IT, SEE IT TYPESET The live preview shows your formula as you write – right below it on iPhone, next to it on iPad, and on iPhone Duo half open, right on the other half. Or view it full screen, free of distractions. Fractions, integrals, sums, matrices, cases and chemistry with \ce are typeset cleanly, even offline. BUILDING BLOCKS AT HAND β€’ Above the keyboard: fraction, root, superscript and subscript, Greek letters, sums and integrals, relations, arrows, brackets, matrices and environments β€’ Brackets close themselves β€’ Return after \begin{…} adds the matching \end{…}, and lists continue with the next \item β€’ Syntax highlighting for commands, math, environments and comments WHOLE DOCUMENTS, TOO Put formulas in text with $…$, or write a whole document with \section, lists, tables and numbered equations – the preview typesets it beautifully, with title and sections. Your own \newcommand macros work too. REAL .TEX FILES Your formulas are plain .tex files in the Files app under β€œOn My iPhone β€Ί Texlet”. Open .tex files from iCloud Drive or other apps and edit them right where they are. Copy the LaTeX code with one tap. ORGANIZED YOUR WAY β€’ Every formula as a typeset thumbnail on the home screen β€’ Folders with their own color and icon β€’ Pin what matters, sort by date, name or your own order β€’ Search, find and replace, printing and a LaTeX guide with examples TEXLET PRO For when you want more – as a monthly or yearly subscription: β€’ No ads β€’ Copy a formula as an image – sharp in Keynote, Pages, Notes and more β€’ Export as PDF (vector) and PNG β€’ iCloud sync between iPhone and iPad β€’ Eight designs, from warm paper to deep black midnight β€’ Widgets for your Home Screen and Lock Screen β€’ Version history: bring back any earlier state β€’ App lock and a private folder with Face ID Payment is charged to your Apple Account. The subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel it anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://jlau.netlify.app/latex-editor/privacy/ Texlet is built by an independent developer. If you enjoy it, a rating means a lot!

About

Math Canvas LaTex

Features
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MathCanvas is a visual equation editor that lets you create beautiful LaTeX expressions without memorizing LaTeX syntax. Enter fractions, square roots, integrals, summations, limits, exponents, subscripts, vectors, trigonometric functions, Greek letters, and more using a purpose-built math keyboard. The cursor appears directly inside the formatted equation, so you can edit expressions as naturally as writing mathematics on paperβ€”without navigating raw LaTeX code. When your expression is complete, copy its LaTeX code and use it in reports, papers, notes, presentations, and other documents. Key features: Enter expressions directly in a formatted mathematical view Tap within an equation to move the insertion point Structured input for fractions, roots, integrals, summations, and limits Support for exponents, subscripts, and vector notation Trigonometric, logarithmic, exponential, and hyperbolic functions Latin letters, Greek letters, relation symbols, and set notation Undo, delete, and clear controls Copy completed expressions as LaTeX code Switch between Japanese and English MathCanvas is not a numerical calculator. It is a visual tool for constructing mathematical expressions and converting them into LaTeX code. Turn equation editing from writing code into drawing mathematics.

Screenshots

Texlet4 screens
Math Canvas LaTex3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Math Canvas LaTex at none against Texlet's 2. Math Canvas LaTex also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Texlet sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Math Canvas LaTex asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 5 level
Texlet versus Math Canvas LaTex: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTexletMath Canvas LaTex
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews22.2% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksβ€”
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.018.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size7 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJulian LauKazuchika Niwa

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Texlet

Subscriptions2
  • LaTeX Editor Pro7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • LaTeX Editor Pro7 Days trial$22.991 Year
None

Math Canvas LaTex

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Texlet free?
Texlet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Math Canvas LaTex free?
Math Canvas LaTex is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Texlet or Math Canvas LaTex have ads?
Texlet shows ads; Math Canvas LaTex does not.

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