Comparison

MathPad vs LaTeX Editor Tex Pro

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

Head to head
About

MathPad

Create professional-looking mathematical documents with ease. This app allows you to insert and format complex equations, geometric shapes, matrices, and text. It offers a specialized math keyboard and extensive sharing options.

Highlights
  • Automatic drawing and resizing of mathematical expressions
  • Editable geometric shapes with notations
  • Specialized math keyboard with shortcuts
  • Font size and color customization
  • iCloud synchronization for cross-device access
  • PDF export and email sharing
  • Secure document storage via ZurApps Vault
Features
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MathPad allows you to create documents that include: • Mathematical expressions that automatically draw, re-size, and align according to their content • Geometrical shapes with editable notations: circle, equilateral triangle, isosceles triangle, right triangle, obtuse triangle, acute triangle, square, rectangle • Other elements: matrices, images, and text • The easy-to-use math keyboard lets you edit equations like never before with continuous scroll and shortcuts to the 8 areas: numbers, brackets, functions, matrices, set notations, lowercase letters, uppercase letters, Greek letters • Change the font size or color of each selected expression • Use iCloud to save and open your files on other computers and devices • Print or email the documents you create in PDF format • Storage rights to the ZurApps Vault to export and import documents using a private key • Download sample documents from ZurApps Library • Email an editable copy of the document to other users or to yourself, for backup • Email JPGs of all document expressions • Copy Image of selected expression or entire document to clipboard MathPad FAMILY OF APPS INCLUDES: • MathPad – iOS app • MathPad EDU* – iOS app • MathPad – macOS app • MathPad EDU* – macOS app *EDU includes perpetual access to the capabilities included with PREMIUM Subscription and does not include any In-App Purchases. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MathPadApp/ Twitter: @ZurApps Video Tutorials available at http://www.zurapps.com/mathpad 5-STAR USER REVIEWS FROM AROUND THE WORLD: "Cool app - I can make mathematical expressions easily. I recommend this app." (Brazil) "Matrices - I've been trying to find an app that would let me write Matrices! Found it!" (Canada) "Great concept! - This is a great concept, especially for kids with disgraphia. I'd like to see it do more stuff specifically for elementary and middle school math […]" (USA) PREMIUM Subscription • Activates several ways of sharing documents • Unlocks storage rights to the ZurApps Vault to export and import documents using a private key Three subscription options are available: • 1 Month priced at $4.99(USD) / 4,99€ (EUR) • 3 Months priced at $9.99(USD) / 9,99€ (EUR) (SAVE 33%) • 1 Year priced at $29.99(USD) / 29,99€ (EUR) (SAVE 50%) ZurApps Vault • Provides private storage • Export documents using a private key • Is hosted by ZurApps Research ZurApps Library • Contains documents created by ZurApps Research as well as with user submitted documents monitored and approved by ZurApps Research • Continuously updated with new documents and is hosted by ZurApps Research TRY BEFORE YOU BUY! FREE VERSION allows user to: • Create documents with one page • Open and edit documents shared by other MathPad users • Open and edit documents created during any active subscription periods • Import documents from the ZurApps Vault using a private key • Use all the app features with the exception of features in the Share menu Privacy Policy:  http://zurapps.com/privacy/privacy-en.htm Terms of Use: http://zurapps.com/all/index.php/math/terms-of-use-mathpad/

About

LaTeX Editor Tex Pro

Create and edit LaTeX documents on your iOS device. Compile your .tex files into PDFs with advanced features like syntax highlighting, line numbers, and autosave. Seamlessly sync files and export your work.

Highlights
  • File synchronization (Dropbox, Box, Drive)
  • PdfTeX and LuaTex compilation
  • Syntax highlighting and line numbers
  • Autosave and error handling
  • PDF export to other apps or Files
  • Instant preview on iPad
  • Dark mode support
Features
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Tex Pro is the best LaTeX editor for your iOS devices. It lets you to create and edit your .tex files and export a PDF from them. We spent a lot of time to create the best editor for the iOS ecosystem. It works well with the iOS 13 Files app and supports multiple windows on the iPad. Main Features: * Files synchronization (including Dropbox, Box, Drive and other file providers) * Use PdfTeX or LuaTex to generate a PDF * Stores .tex documents and generated PDF on your device * Syntax highlighting * Line numbers * Autosave * Full keyboard support * Export the generated PDF to other Apps or save to Files * Built in snippets * Built in symbols collection * Error and warning handling and highlighting in your .tex file * Instant Preview next to the editor on iPad * Font size change * Syntax highlight color change * Full dark mode support * Select custom fonts for the editor Tex Pro Subscription Unlock all premium features with our monthly subscription for just $9.99/month or $59.99/year after a 7-day free trial. Easily manage your subscription through your iTunes account. Note: Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase the subscription. Privacy Policy: https://www.cueprompter.com/latex/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://www.cueprompter.com/latex/tc.html

Screenshots

MathPad4 screens
LaTeX Editor Tex Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: LaTeX Editor Tex Pro at 4.8 against MathPad's 1.8. LaTeX Editor Tex Pro also leads on review sentiment (51% vs 18%) and ratings volume (1.6K vs 5). MathPad's advantage is monetization model (freemium vs paid) and iOS requirement (12.2 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. MathPad sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and LaTeX Editor Tex Pro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LaTeX Editor Tex Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LaTeX Editor Tex Pro has 1.6K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 18% of MathPad's written reviews are positive against 51% of LaTeX Editor Tex Pro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MathPad ships an update every 6 weeks, LaTeX Editor Tex Pro every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
MathPad versus LaTeX Editor Tex Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMathPadLaTeX Editor Tex Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.8 (5 ratings)4.8 (1.6K ratings) — better
Positive reviews18.4% of reviews50.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings51.6K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.2 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZurApps Research Inc.Teleprompter LLC

Customer experience

MathPad

All ratings5 ratings
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%
Written reviews49 reviews
Positive18.4%
Neutral10.2%
Negative71.4%

LaTeX Editor Tex Pro

All ratings1,649 ratings
Positive93.9%
Neutral1.8%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews224 reviews
Positive50.9%
Neutral9.4%
Negative39.7%

Bugs and requests

MathPad

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

LaTeX Editor Tex Pro

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Cursor jumping to end of document
  • Compilation errors even with correct code
  • Inability to open or import existing LaTeX files
  • Previewer not updating with changes

Requested features

5 requests
  • Improved file management and integration with cloud storage
  • Autocomplete and command suggestions
  • Better support for LaTeX packages and external files
  • Dedicated save button
  • Offline mode

In-app purchases

4 purchases

MathPad

Subscriptions3
  • PREMIUM Subscription$4.991 Month
  • PREMIUM Subscription$9.993 Months
  • PREMIUM Subscription$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • MathPad MultiDocs$99.99
2 purchases

LaTeX Editor Tex Pro

Subscriptions2
  • Tex Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Tex Pro Annual7 Days trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is MathPad free?
MathPad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LaTeX Editor Tex Pro free?
LaTeX Editor Tex Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MathPad or LaTeX Editor Tex Pro?
LaTeX Editor Tex Pro is rated higher. MathPad averages 1.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while LaTeX Editor Tex Pro averages 4.8 from 1.6K ratings.
Do MathPad or LaTeX Editor Tex Pro have ads?
Neither MathPad nor LaTeX Editor Tex Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MathPad or LaTeX Editor Tex Pro?
MathPad ships an update every 6 weeks, and LaTeX Editor Tex Pro every 2 months. Most recently, MathPad was updated on October 8, 2026 and LaTeX Editor Tex Pro on October 13, 2026.

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