# MathPad vs VerbTeX LaTeX Editor

The clearest difference is review sentiment: VerbTeX LaTeX Editor at 68% against MathPad's 18%. VerbTeX LaTeX Editor also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.8) and ratings volume (165 vs 5). MathPad's advantage is iOS requirement (12.2 vs 18.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MathPad sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and VerbTeX LaTeX Editor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

VerbTeX LaTeX Editor holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VerbTeX LaTeX Editor has 165 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 68% of VerbTeX LaTeX Editor's.

MathPad ships an update every 6 weeks, VerbTeX LaTeX Editor fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MathPad | VerbTeX LaTeX Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mathpad/id435087400/reviews) | **[4.5 (165 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/verbtex-latex-editor/id560869163/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **165** |
| Positive reviews | 18.4% of reviews | **68.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 6 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.2** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ZurApps Research Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/369179442) | [Verbosus.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/560869166) |

## What reviewers say

### MathPad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mathpad/id435087400)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PREMIUM Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| PREMIUM Subscription | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| PREMIUM Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| MathPad MultiDocs | $99.99 | one-time |


### VerbTeX LaTeX Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/verbtex-latex-editor/id560869163)

Create and manage LaTeX projects on your iOS device. Generate PDFs offline or online with support for various compilers and bibliography tools. Features include cloud synchronization, Git integration, and custom font support.

**Highlights:** Offline PDF compilation, Multiple LaTeX compilers (PdfLaTeX, XeLaTeX, LuaLaTeX), BibTeX/Biber support, Cloud synchronization (Verbosus), Dropbox/Box synchronization, Git integration, iCloud integration, Zotero/Mendeley integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade: Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Upgrade: Forever | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient LaTeX editing
- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
- ✅ Compiles LaTeX to PDF well
- 💡 Good for on-the-go writing
- 🌟 Free and functional

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⚠️ Requires internet connection for compilation
- 🚫 Limited offline compilation capabilities
- 📂 Poor file management and organization
- 🗂️ Lacks iCloud Drive and Files app integration
- 🖼️ Difficulty inserting images

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot clone git
- Does not work with subfiles package
- New version does not support adding files
- PDF generation fails with BibTeX log
- Cannot insert images

**Requested features**

- Autosave functionality
- Better external keyboard support (e.g., Command+G for search)
- Search and replace functionality
- PDF preview with jump-to-editor feature
- Display last edited passage in PDF preview


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MathPad free?

MathPad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is VerbTeX LaTeX Editor free?

VerbTeX LaTeX Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MathPad or VerbTeX LaTeX Editor?

VerbTeX LaTeX Editor is rated higher. MathPad averages 1.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while VerbTeX LaTeX Editor averages 4.5 from 165 ratings.

### Do MathPad or VerbTeX LaTeX Editor have ads?

Neither MathPad nor VerbTeX LaTeX Editor shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MathPad or VerbTeX LaTeX Editor?

MathPad ships an update every 6 weeks, and VerbTeX LaTeX Editor fortnightly. Most recently, MathPad was updated on September 30, 2026 and VerbTeX LaTeX Editor on October 1, 2026.

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