Comparison

Texifier vs Math Notes

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

Math Notes

This app offers a specialized keyboard and editor for creating and managing mathematical expressions. It supports LaTeX, real-time rendering, and various export formats, making it ideal for students and professionals alike.

Highlights
  • Innovative Math Keyboard
  • Multiple Math Symbols
  • Real-Time Rendering
  • LaTeX Support
  • Save and Share
  • Export Options (PDF, LaTeX, HTML, etc.)
  • PDF Reader and Editor
Features
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Math Notes is a math-focused editor for iPhone and iPad. Create interactive Math Notebooks where calculations, explanations, and graphs work together. Write equations with a dedicated math keyboard, work with math in Microsoft Word documents (.docx), add mathematical notes to PDFs, and create and compile LaTeX documents. Use AI to understand and solve mathematical content. It is designed for students, educators, researchers, engineers, scientists, architects, data analysts, finance professionals, and anyone who uses math to learn, plan, design, or solve problems. MATH NOTEBOOKS — CALCULATE AND EXPLORE • Combine text, equations, live calculations, and graphs on the same page • Define variables and functions, then reuse them in calculations below • Change a value and see dependent results and graphs update automatically • Add parameter sliders to explore how changing a variable affects your calculations and curves • Plot functions, compare curves, and inspect value tables • Work with fractions, trigonometry, linear and quadratic equations, derivatives, and integrals • Calculate with units and convert results • Add data tables, explore statistics, and fit a line to your measurements • Use Check My Work to verify supported algebraic steps and identify mistakes • Turn calculations into practice exercises and check your answers • Save reusable formula templates and export notebooks as PDF WRITE MATH NATURALLY • Use four dedicated keyboard layouts: numeric, symbols, alphabetic, and Greek letters • Long-press keys to reveal additional symbols and character variants • See equations and formulas rendered as you type • Work with everything from simple arithmetic to algebra, geometry, and calculus • Enter more than 800 supported LaTeX commands when you need precise notation MATH IN MICROSOFT WORD DOCUMENTS • Work with mathematical equations in Microsoft Word documents (.docx) directly in the app • Bring written explanations and math together in your documents LATEX AND PDF TOOLS • Create and edit LaTeX documents • Compile LaTeX directly to PDF on your device, then preview and share the result • Read and edit PDFs in the same app • Add notes containing mathematical equations with the PDF editor • Organize PDF libraries in unlimited folders and subfolders AI MATH ASSISTANT AND MAGIC LASSO • Ask the AI Math Assistant to solve problems, explain concepts, and help with mathematical work • Draw the Magic Lasso around a formula, equation, or other content in your document • Choose Explain, Solve, Check, or ask your own question about the selection • Save lassoed content as a clip for later MULTI-TAB WORKSPACE • Keep multiple documents and PDFs open in tabs • Switch between notes, references, and calculations without closing your work • Use a clear interface designed for different ages and experience levels EXPORT AND SHARE • Save your work and share it through other apps • Export documents as PDF, LaTeX, HTML, MathJSON, MathML, ASCII-Math, or image files • Use standard formats to keep your work compatible with other platforms Use Math Notes to work through problems, explore how formulas behave, take class notes, prepare research papers, or keep everyday calculations organized. Privacy Policy http://www.noteswriter.com/Kairoos_Privacy_Policy.html EULA https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Texifier4 screens
Math Notes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Texifier at 57% against Math Notes's 0%. Texifier also leads on rating (4.3 vs 3.6) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). Math Notes's advantage is price (Free vs $29.99) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On ads and device support 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

Math Notes is free to download; Texifier costs $29.99 up front. Math Notes sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Texifier asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Texifier holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Texifier has 690 ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Texifier's written reviews are positive against 0% of Math Notes's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Texifier ships an update every 2 months, Math Notes fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Texifier versus Math Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTexifierMath Notes
Price$29.99Free — better
Rating4.3 (690 ratings) — better3.6 (21 ratings)
Positive reviews56.8% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings690 — better21
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB624 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperValletta Ventures (UK) LtdKairoos Solutions SL

Customer experience

Texifier

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

Math Notes

All ratings21 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

Math Notes

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Texifier

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Math Notes

Subscriptions1
  • Math Notes Full Unlock with AI3 Days trial$3.991 Month
One-time1
  • Math Editor Full Upgrade$3.99

Questions

Is Texifier free?
Texifier costs $29.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Math Notes free?
Math Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Texifier or Math Notes?
Texifier is rated higher. Texifier averages 4.3 out of 5 from 690 ratings, while Math Notes averages 3.6 from 21 ratings.
Do Texifier or Math Notes have ads?
Neither Texifier nor Math Notes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Texifier or Math Notes?
Texifier ships an update every 2 months, and Math Notes fortnightly. Most recently, Texifier was updated on October 8, 2026 and Math Notes on September 25, 2026.

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