# Texifier vs NotePlan

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Texifier | NotePlan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $29.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.3 (690 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/texifier-latex-editor/id550419159/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noteplan-to-do-list-and-notes/id1505432629/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 690 | **1.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 56.8% of reviews | **85.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Paid** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#198** | — |
| Size | 61 MB | 210 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Valletta Ventures (UK) Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/458866237) | [NotePlan LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1137020763) |

## What reviewers say

### Texifier

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/texifier-latex-editor/id550419159)

**Currently charting:** #198 Top Paid · Productivity (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


### NotePlan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noteplan-to-do-list-and-notes/id1505432629)

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:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Personal Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Personal Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Personal Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| Personal Monthly | $12.00 | per month |
| Personal Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| Personal Annual | $99.99 | per year |
| Personal Annual | $119.99 | per year |
| Business Class | $199.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent sync between devices
- Crashes when opening certain files

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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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