Comparison

Texifier vs NotePlan

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

Head to head
About

Texifier

Write and typeset LaTeX, Plain TeX, and Markdown documents offline on your iPad or iPhone. Features include project navigation, syntax highlighting, autocomplete, and integrated cloud typesetting for rare compatibility issues.

Highlights
  • Offline LaTeX, Plain TeX, and Markdown editing
  • Project outline view for navigation
  • Syntax highlighting and command autocomplete
  • Integrated typesetter with live mode
  • Cloud typesetting for compatibility
  • Error reporting and navigation
  • File App integration
Features
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Edit and typeset LaTeX, Plain TeX and Markdown on your iPad or iPhone, no internet connection required, using Texifier, formerly known as Texpad. Texifier is a LaTeX editor designed for straightforward navigation, editing and typesetting of projects of any size. Open a LaTeX root file, and Texifier will scan it, open any referenced files, extract the document structure for display in the outline view, and configure the typesetter according to the packages and tools used by your document. Texifier's editor comes with a choice of themes, syntax highlighting, autocomplete of commands, including those defined in your document, and autofill for \cite commands, \ref commands and others. The powerful sidebar can show you a summary of your document structure allowing you to navigate through large multi-file projects with ease. Additionally Texifier's outline lists all labels, figures, tables, todos and it contains a powerful search function that can search and replace across your entire project using either normal text searches or regular expression searches. TexpadTeX - Texifier's internal, no internet connection required, typesetter comes with PGF drivers, Native Fonts extensions, a Unicode and more, allow it to support almost any LaTeX package available. TexpadTeX also integrates a BibteX tool and a Makeindex compatible indexer for documents that require those tools. The integrated bundle manager takes care of downloading, installing and updating LaTeX packages for you, giving you access to almost the entire LaTeX ecosystem without using any more space on your device than needed. TexpadTeX can run in Live mode, updating the output as you type, so you never need wait for a typeset to finish again. For the rare cases of documents that are not compatible with TexpadTeX, you can use our free cloud typesetters. This is fully integrated into Texifier so press typeset, and Texifier will run the typeset in the Cloud, presenting the results just as if they were typeset on your device. After all typesets, any errors in your document are organised in a table of issues. Tap on an issue to jump directly to the offending line of LaTeX source, or the line in the original log if you wish to read the original output. Texifier works well with Files App, allowing you to store and work on your documents wherever you wish. On top of that Texifier Connect is directly integrated into Texifier for working across devices and collaborators. Texifier supports Markdown along with LaTeX. Edit your document in Texifier's syntax highlighting editor, browse the document by outline, then when you press Typeset, the document will be transparently converted and typeset by LaTeX (using a standard template), giving you the informal ease of Markdown with LaTeX's ability to create beautiful and high quality PDFs. Likewise Plain TeX users can edit and typeset their documents in Texifier. Features: - Universal binary for iPhone and iPad, optimised for the latest generation of devices. - Typeset LaTeX to PDF on your iPad and iPhone without need for an internet connection - Support for LaTeX, Plain Tex and Markdown - Navigate easily through even the largest projects using the Outline view - Search all files by string or regex with the global search view - Browse the typeset errors and warnings either as a raw log, or with the errors and warnings table view. - Texifier's editor autocompletes commands, and autofills commands such as \ref{...} or \cite{...} - Use iOS Files app to edit documents in any storage that supports file or folder access - Instant Live typeset using Texifier's built in TexpadTeX typesetter - The onboard typesetter supports virtually any LaTeX package or font, including, but not limited to: Beamer, Tikz, Fontspec, Koma Script, e-TeX, graphicx, pgfplots, AMS, RevTeX, Babel, Bibtex and Indices. - Free typesetting through our secure cloud servers gives you access to all packages in the latest TeXLive distribution.

About

NotePlan

Organize your tasks, notes, and calendar in one unified app. Quickly plan your day with Markdown, link notes bi-directionally, and stay on top of your to-dos with powerful review and search features. Seamlessly integrates with your existing calendars and syncs across all your Apple devices.

Highlights
  • Unified task, note, and calendar view
  • Markdown for quick task and note creation
  • Bi-directional note linking
  • Calendar integration (iCloud, Google, Exchange)
  • Flexible recurring tasks
  • Global Command Bar for fast navigation
  • Plaintext note storage
Features
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Having trouble planning your day, managing your to-do list, and organizing your notes? Always jumping between apps and losing track of what to do and where you put things? Say hello to NotePlan! NotePlan lets you manage everything in one place: your tasks, notes, and calendar. Perfect for project managers, designers, researchers, writers, students, or anyone who wants to be organized and efficient. QUICKLY PLAN YOUR DAY WITH MARKDOWN • Plan your day by seeing your calendar, notes, and tasks in a single view • Create tasks and notes quickly with Markdown • Add #tags to organize tasks and notes • Use @mentions to find people • Reschedule to-do items easily • Create flexible recurring tasks • Work faster with autocomplete BUILD YOUR NETWORK OF NOTES • Create your own network of notes • Organize any way you want to: from simple folders over P.A.R.A. to a Zettelkasten system • Bi-directional notes: link your calendar and your notes in any direction, automatically • Cross-reference and link notes easily STAY ON TOP OF THINGS WITH REVIEW • Search all tasks and notes, instantly • See all open tasks with the click of a button • Get a list of overdue to-do items • See upcoming tasks at a glance • Create custom filters with your own queries using status, #tags, @mentions, or even text SEAMLESS INTEGRATION WITH YOUR CALENDAR • Create events and reminders right in NotePlan • Support for iCloud, Google, and Exchange calendars • Time-block tasks on your calendar simply by typing AVAILABLE ON MAC, IPHONE & IPAD • Sync everything between your Apple devices • Use any sync method you like: CloudKit or iCloud Drive • A single subscription for all your devices OPEN, PRIVATE & FAST • All your notes are stored in plaintext so you're never locked in • Your information is private and cannot be accessed • Enjoy lightning speed thanks to local files and native apps ANY THEME YOU WANT • Choose from a variety of built-in themes • Work with light or dark versions • Create your own custom theme SHORTCUTS FOR MAXIMUM SPEED • Extended Markdown syntax support with customization options • Move around without ever leaving the keyboard • Find everything with the Global Command Bar NotePlan is developed independently and prioritizes user features and requests. We have long-term roadmaps and listen to customers to improve the apps. - - - - - Price may vary by location. Subscriptions will be charged to your credit card through your iTunes account. Your subscription will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. After purchase, manage your subscriptions in App Store Account Settings. - - - - - Email: hello@noteplan.co Web: noteplan.co Discord: https://discord.gg/D4268MT Twitter: NotePlanApp Reddit: reddit.com/r/NotePlanApp Learn NotePlan course: https://noteplan.eo.page/newsletter Terms of use: http://noteplan.co/tos/ Privacy policy: https://noteplan.co/privacy/

Screenshots

Texifier4 screens
NotePlan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: NotePlan at Free against Texifier's $29.99. NotePlan also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and review sentiment (85% vs 57%). Texifier's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and chart position (#198 vs unranked). On ratings volume and ads 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

NotePlan is free to download; Texifier costs $29.99 up front. NotePlan sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Texifier asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NotePlan holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 690 and 1.5K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Texifier's written reviews are positive against 85% of NotePlan's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Texifier ships an update every 2 months, NotePlan monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
Texifier versus NotePlan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTexifierNotePlan
Price$29.99Free — better
Rating4.3 (690 ratings)4.8 (1.5K ratings) — better
Positive reviews56.8% of reviews85.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6901.5K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid — betterSubscription
Best chart rank#198 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB210 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperValletta Ventures (UK) LtdNotePlan LLC

Customer experience

Texifier

All ratings690 ratings
Positive81.7%
Neutral4.6%
Negative13.6%
Written reviews514 reviews
Positive56.8%
Neutral11.3%
Negative31.9%

NotePlan

All ratings1,506 ratings
Positive95.2%
Neutral1.9%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews476 reviews
Positive85.1%
Neutral4.6%
Negative10.3%

User reviews

Texifier

From 690 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Lightning-fast compilation
  • 👍 Convenient for writing LaTeX on the go
  • 🚀 Excellent integration with Dropbox
  • 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
  • 🚀 Powerful local typesetting capabilities

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
  • 🔒 Unreliable Dropbox/cloud integration
  • 👎 Lacks support for advanced LaTeX features
  • 👎 Difficult to manage files and projects
  • 👎 Subpar performance on older devices

NotePlan

From 1.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Powerful note-taking and task management
  • 👍 Seamless calendar and reminders integration
  • 💡 Flexible and customizable workflow
  • 🔒 Secure and open-format data storage
  • 👍 Responsive and helpful developer

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
  • 🐛 Occasional sync and performance issues
  • 👤 Limited collaboration and sharing features

Bugs and requests

Texifier

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Crashes when compiling certain documents
  • Inconsistent behavior when syncing with Dropbox
  • Issues with inserting and displaying images
  • Problems with bibliography and citation handling
  • Unexpected text formatting and layout issues

Requested features

6 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Improved file management and organization
  • Support for more LaTeX packages and features
  • Better integration with other cloud storage services
  • Keyboard shortcuts and advanced editing tools
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  • Spell-checking and proofreading capabilities

NotePlan

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Inconsistent sync between devices
  • Crashes when opening certain files

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improved iPad and mobile app experience
  • Better integration with other productivity apps
  • More automation and scripting capabilities
  • Weekly or monthly calendar view

In-app purchases

None

Texifier

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

NotePlan

Subscriptions8
  • Personal Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Personal Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Personal Monthly1 Month trial$11.991 Month
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  • Personal Monthly2 variants$12.001 Month
  • Personal Annual7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Personal Annual7 Days trial2 variants$99.991 Year
  • Personal Annual1 Month trial$119.991 Year
  • Business Class1 Month trial$199.991 Year

Questions

Is Texifier free?
Texifier costs $29.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is NotePlan free?
NotePlan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Texifier or NotePlan?
NotePlan is rated higher. Texifier averages 4.3 out of 5 from 690 ratings, while NotePlan averages 4.8 from 1.5K ratings.
Do Texifier or NotePlan have ads?
Neither Texifier nor NotePlan shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Texifier or NotePlan?
Texifier ships an update every 2 months, and NotePlan monthly. Most recently, Texifier was updated on October 12, 2026 and NotePlan on October 15, 2026.

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