Comparison

TechDraw min vs VerbTeX LaTeX Editor

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

Head to head
About

TechDraw min

This mobile drawing application offers a comprehensive set of tools, including geometric shapes and a text/equation editor. It facilitates collaboration and backup through data transfer and allows sharing on social media. A detailed user manual is also provided within the app.

Highlights
  • Geometric shape library
  • Text and equation editor
  • Drawing data transfer
  • Social media sharing
  • Integrated user manual
Features
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TechDraw is a full-featured drawing application combining built-in geometric shapes with a text and equation editor. Drawing data can be transferred for collaborative work and backup, and drawings can be shared on the popular social media outlets. A full user manual is included in the app.

About

VerbTeX LaTeX Editor

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
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VerbTeX Pro is the secure LaTeX Editor for your iOS device. It allows you to create and manage LaTeX projects directly on your iOS device and generate a PDF offline (Verbnox) or online (Verbosus). This software is provided "as is" without warranties or conditions of any kind, either expressed or implied. Features: * 2 Modes: Local (stores .tex documents on your device) and Cloud (synchronizes your projects with Verbosus) * Offline compilation (Local Mode, enable in Settings) * Use PdfLaTeX, XeLaTeX or LuaLaTeX to generate a PDF * Use BibTeX or Biber for bibliographies * Automatic Dropbox synchronization (Local Mode) * Automatic Box synchronization (Local Mode) * Git integration (Local Mode) * iCloud integration (Local Mode) * Zotero integration (Local Mode) * Mendeley integration (Local Mode) * AI assistant (available in supported regions) * Custom keyboard shortcuts * Inverse search (jump from PDF to .tex file) * Syntax highlighting * Line numbers * Autosave * Hotkeys (see below) * File upload incl. subfolders (Local Mode) * Web-Interface (Cloud Mode) * Two factor authentication (Cloud Mode, in combination with Copiosus) * No ads Additional features in VerbTeX Pro: * Code completion (commands) * Unlimited number of projects (Local Mode) * Unlimited number of documents per project (Local Mode) * Unlimited number of file uploads per project (Local Mode) * Unlimited number of projects (Cloud Mode) * Unlimited number of documents per project (Cloud Mode) * Support development of free iOS apps If you experience any performance issues when loading a project or while using the editor please try * to disable syntax highlighting and line numbers by choosing Settings -> Syntax Highlighting * to split up your project into multiple .tex files by using the include{...} command of LaTeX Import or export existing projects (Local Mode): * Git integration lets you create a new or clone an existing repository. * Automatic Dropbox or Box synchronization (Settings -> Link to Dropbox or Box). Synchronization is done once a minute. Use any .ttf/.otf font (Local Mode): If you want to use a custom font or a font that is not installed you can import it via Git integration, via Dropbox, via Box or manually via Finder. In your project you can use the font like this: \documentclass{article} \usepackage{fontspec} \setmainfont{fontname.otf} \begin{document} \section{Main Heading} Это тест \end{document} You can write chinese in PdfTeX using the CJKutf8 package as shown in the following example: \documentclass{article} \usepackage{CJKutf8} \begin{document} \begin{CJK}{UTF8}{gbsn} 这是一个测试 \end{CJK} \end{document} You can write chinese in XeTeX using the xeCJK package as shown in the following example: \documentclass{article} \usepackage{xeCJK} \begin{document} 这是一个测试 \end{document} Hotkeys in editor (can be changed in editor - settings - keyboard shortcuts): ctrl+,: Settings ctrl+s: Save ctrl+g: Generate result ctrl+f: Search ctrl+p: Preview ctrl+n: New document ctrl+d: Delete document ctrl+.: Next document Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

Screenshots

TechDraw min4 screens
VerbTeX LaTeX Editor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: VerbTeX LaTeX Editor at 68% against TechDraw min's 11%. VerbTeX LaTeX Editor also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months). TechDraw min's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.6). On price 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

Both are free to download. VerbTeX LaTeX Editor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. TechDraw min asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

VerbTeX LaTeX Editor holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. 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: 11% of TechDraw min's written reviews are positive against 68% of VerbTeX LaTeX Editor's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TechDraw min ships an update every 4 months, VerbTeX LaTeX Editor fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 4, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
TechDraw min versus VerbTeX LaTeX Editor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTechDraw minVerbTeX LaTeX Editor
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (5 ratings)4.5 (165 ratings) — better
Positive reviews11.1% of reviews68.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5165 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB27 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperKelly Technology Inc.Verbosus.com

Customer experience

TechDraw min

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive11.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative88.9%

VerbTeX LaTeX Editor

All ratings165 ratings
Positive90.3%
Neutral3.6%
Negative6.1%
Written reviews176 reviews
Positive68.2%
Neutral10.8%
Negative21.0%

Bugs and requests

TechDraw min

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

VerbTeX LaTeX Editor

Reported bugs

83 issues
  • 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
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  • App closes unexpectedly without saving
  • Dropbox sync issues
  • Cannot open or save to iCloud files
  • File folder location is hard to set
  • App freezes on project page (cloud feature)
  • Crashes when trying to access preferences
  • Cannot open Dropbox files with non-UTF-8 encoding
  • Compilation issues with older versions
  • Cannot edit tex files in local mode
  • Display bugs when switching between US and JPN input
  • PDF conversion fails with Japanese input
  • Cannot open existing tex files
  • Shows only folders, not files, in Dropbox
  • Error when trying to use \includegraphics
  • Problems with Cyrillic fonts display
  • Umlaute not displaying correctly
  • Plotting functions not displayed realistically
  • Cannot compile plain documents quickly
  • File organization is unclear
  • Cannot edit .tex files created in local mode
  • Cannot use script to transfer or continue editing on computer without cloud account
  • PDF generation fails with BibTeX log
  • Cannot open or save to iCloud files
  • App freezes on project page (cloud feature)
  • Crashes when trying to access preferences
  • Cannot open Dropbox files with non-UTF-8 encoding
  • Compilation issues with older versions
  • Cannot edit tex files in local mode
  • Display bugs when switching between US and JPN input
  • PDF conversion fails with Japanese input
  • Cannot open existing tex files
  • Shows only folders, not files, in Dropbox
  • Error when trying to use \includegraphics
  • Problems with Cyrillic fonts display
  • Umlaute not displaying correctly
  • Plotting functions not displayed realistically
  • Cannot compile plain documents quickly
  • File organization is unclear
  • Cannot edit .tex files created in local mode
  • Cannot use script to transfer or continue editing on computer without cloud account
  • PDF generation fails with BibTeX log
  • Cannot open or save to iCloud files
  • App freezes on project page (cloud feature)
  • Crashes when trying to access preferences
  • Cannot open Dropbox files with non-UTF-8 encoding
  • Compilation issues with older versions
  • Cannot edit tex files in local mode
  • Display bugs when switching between US and JPN input
  • PDF conversion fails with Japanese input
  • Cannot open existing tex files
  • Shows only folders, not files, in Dropbox
  • Error when trying to use \includegraphics
  • Problems with Cyrillic fonts display
  • Umlaute not displaying correctly
  • Plotting functions not displayed realistically
  • Cannot compile plain documents quickly
  • File organization is unclear
  • Cannot edit .tex files created in local mode
  • Cannot use script to transfer or continue editing on computer without cloud account
  • PDF generation fails with BibTeX log
  • Cannot open or save to iCloud files
  • App freezes on project page (cloud feature)
  • Crashes when trying to access preferences
  • Cannot open Dropbox files with non-UTF-8 encoding
  • Compilation issues with older versions
  • Cannot edit tex files in local mode
  • Display bugs when switching between US and JPN input
  • PDF conversion fails with Japanese input
  • Cannot open existing tex files
  • Shows only folders, not files, in Dropbox
  • Error when trying to use \includegraphics
  • Problems with Cyrillic fonts display
  • Umlaute not displaying correctly
  • Plotting functions not displayed realistically
  • Cannot compile plain documents quickly
  • File organization is unclear
  • Cannot edit .tex files created in local mode
  • Cannot use script to transfer or continue editing on computer without cloud account

Requested features

32 requests
  • 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
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  • iCloud Drive integration
  • Access to 'On My iPad' and Apple's Files app
  • Import existing LaTeX projects and documents
  • Command suggestions/autofill for commands
  • Ability to edit .sty/.cls files
  • Dark mode support
  • Highlighting brackets
  • Shortcuts for common math symbols
  • Specify areas for math and text display
  • View PDF and source simultaneously
  • Work on source files saved in other apps' shared file systems
  • Zooming PDF display
  • Line number references
  • Syntax highlighting color customization
  • Support for Japanese articles (jarticle class)
  • Support for Cyrillic fonts and UTF-8 encoding
  • Improved file sharing and PC transfer methods
  • Auto-save on PDF preview
  • Export .tex files easily
  • Add shortcuts for common functions and equations
  • Built-in documentation for supported packages
  • More intuitive interface for file management
  • Support for additional cloud storage like OneDrive
  • Ability to zoom PDF display
  • Support for Xelatex and pdftex
  • Ability to manage project files (folders, images)
  • Support for TikZ

In-app purchases

None

TechDraw min

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

VerbTeX LaTeX Editor

Subscriptions1
  • Upgrade: Subscription$3.991 Month
One-time1
  • Upgrade: Forever$8.99

Questions

Is TechDraw min free?
TechDraw min is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is VerbTeX LaTeX Editor free?
VerbTeX LaTeX Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TechDraw min or VerbTeX LaTeX Editor?
VerbTeX LaTeX Editor is rated higher. TechDraw min averages 4.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while VerbTeX LaTeX Editor averages 4.5 from 165 ratings.
Do TechDraw min or VerbTeX LaTeX Editor have ads?
TechDraw min shows ads; VerbTeX LaTeX Editor does not.
Which is updated more often, TechDraw min or VerbTeX LaTeX Editor?
TechDraw min ships an update every 4 months, and VerbTeX LaTeX Editor fortnightly. Most recently, TechDraw min was updated on September 4, 2026 and VerbTeX LaTeX Editor on September 22, 2026.

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