Comparison

Texifier vs PS File Viewer

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

PS File Viewer

Features
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Viewer for PS Files is the simplest way to open, view, and convert PostScript (.ps) files right from your iPhone or iPad — no desktop software required. PostScript files are notoriously hard to open on mobile devices. Viewer for PS Files solves that problem by letting you import a .ps file and instantly convert it into PDF, PNG, or JPEG — whichever format you need. KEY FEATURES • Open .ps files directly from Files, Mail, AirDrop, or any app that supports the Share Sheet • Convert PostScript files to PDF, PNG, or JPEG • Fast, reliable online conversion • Clean, distraction-free viewer for your converted files with smooth scrolling and zoom • Save converted files locally so you can access them anytime, even offline • Share converted files via Mail, Messages, AirDrop, or any installed app • Simple, intuitive interface designed for quick, on-the-go use • Automatic retry handling for a smooth conversion experience, even on slower connections HOW IT WORKS 1. Open a .ps file from the Files app or share it into Viewer for PS Files 2. The app securely process and converts your file to PDF, PNG, or JPEG 3. View your converted file instantly inside the app 4. Save or share it wherever you need it WHO IT'S FOR Viewer for PS Files is built for anyone who receives PostScript files from printers, publishers, engineering tools, or legacy software and needs a fast way to view or convert them on iOS — students, engineers, print professionals, and everyday users alike. PRIVACY & RELIABILITY Your files are processed securely and only used to generate your converted file. We don't require an account to get started, and the app is designed to be lightweight and fast. SUBSCRIPTION Viewer for PS Files offers an optional subscription that removes ads and unlocks unlimited conversions for a smoother, uninterrupted experience. Subscriptions are billed through your Apple ID account and can be managed or cancelled anytime in your device Settings. Download Viewer for PS Files today and turn any PostScript file into a viewable, shareable PDF, PNG, or JPEG in seconds. Terms of use(EULA) : https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Texifier4 screens
PS File Viewer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: PS File Viewer at Free against Texifier's $29.99. Texifier's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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

PS File Viewer is free to download; Texifier costs $29.99 up front. PS File Viewer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per year. Texifier asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Texifier versus PS File Viewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTexifierPS File Viewer
Price$29.99Free — better
Rating4.3 (690 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews56.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings690 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#198 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperValletta Ventures (UK) LtdVaibhav Singhal

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

PS File Viewer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Texifier

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

PS File Viewer

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Annual$14.991 Year
One-time3
  • PS to PDF – 2 Credits$0.99
  • PS to PDF – 4 Credits$1.99
  • PS to PDF – 7 Credits$2.99

Questions

Is Texifier free?
Texifier costs $29.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is PS File Viewer free?
PS File Viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Texifier or PS File Viewer have ads?
PS File Viewer shows ads; Texifier does not.
Which is updated more often, Texifier or PS File Viewer?
Texifier ships an update every 2 months, and PS File Viewer every 2 months. Most recently, Texifier was updated on October 12, 2026 and PS File Viewer on September 27, 2026.

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