Comparison

VerbTeX LaTeX Editor vs C/C++

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

Head to head
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

About

C/C++

This app is a comprehensive learning tool for C/C++ programming. It offers offline compilation, code editing features, Git integration, and file management for efficient development and learning.

Highlights
  • Offline compilation and execution
  • Code templates and autocompletion
  • Git fetching from GitHub/Gitee
  • LAN/Bluetooth file transfer
  • Built-in browser for learning materials
  • Multi-file search and formatting
  • Customizable interface and themes
Features
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This is a learning tool for efficient C/C++ learning, fast programming, 【offline compilation and local execution】, Git fetching, iCloud storage, and efficient transfer and sharing via LAN HTTP/FTP multi-point connections. (^.^) It aspires to help you who want to learn, develop, or improve! ! ! (^.^) (^.^) Enjoy colorful learning materials at your fingertips and run examples while learning, making it easy to understand and efficient. (^.^) Enjoy code templates, autocomplate, auto-indentation, code coloring, symbol completion, a symbol keyboard, text search, multi-file search, multi-line indentation, multi-line comments, code formatting, making development more convenient. (^.^) Enjoy easy iCloud storage and multi-device synchronization for efficient collaboration. (^.^) Get source code projects from gitee.com and GitHub with Git. (^.^) Connect to your LAN or Bluetooth and efficiently transfer files via HTTP/FTP multi-point connections. (^.^) Use the built-in browser to easily search for learning materials. Simply select code in the built-in browser to run it. (^.^) Open files in C, CPP, txt, PDF, CHM, MP3, M4V, zip, GIF, PNG, HTML, PY, doc, and other formats from the file system. (^.^) Create folders, files, move files, import files, import photos, import videos, generate audio and video, compress files, and control file sorting from the file system. (^.^) Use gestures like 【left and right swipe】 to switch interfaces quickly and easily. (^.^) Adjust code color, font size, and line spacing for a more comfortable reading experience. (^.^) Customize background images, background colors, text colors, Key colors, shadows, text fonts, text size, background animations, interface transition animations, and the number and order of tabs on the main interface to create your own personalized learning software. (^.^) Generate QR codes for C/C++ scripts and learning materials at your leisure, and scan them to access the scripts and learning materials. (^.^) Share C/C++ scripts and learning materials via email, Weibo, Twitter, and Facebook. Code Templates - The contents of a new file will be copied from the code template. For any questions or suggestions, please contact the developer: QQ: 1301367159 WeChat: 1301367159

Screenshots

VerbTeX LaTeX Editor4 screens
C/C++4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: VerbTeX LaTeX Editor at fortnightly against C/C++'s every 5 months. C/C++'s advantage is review sentiment (86% vs 68%) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, 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

Both are free to download. VerbTeX LaTeX Editor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and C/C++ sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for VerbTeX LaTeX Editor against 4.5 for C/C++. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 165 and 342 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of VerbTeX LaTeX Editor's written reviews are positive against 86% of C/C++'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VerbTeX LaTeX Editor ships an update fortnightly, C/C++ every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 12, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
VerbTeX LaTeX Editor versus C/C++: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVerbTeX LaTeX EditorC/C++
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (165 ratings)4.5 (342 ratings)
Positive reviews68.2% of reviews86.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings165342 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS18.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB88 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperVerbosus.com小文 黄

Customer experience

VerbTeX LaTeX Editor

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

C/C++

All ratings342 ratings
Positive88.6%
Neutral4.1%
Negative7.3%
Written reviews424 reviews
Positive86.3%
Neutral5.9%
Negative7.8%

User reviews

VerbTeX LaTeX Editor

From 165 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and efficient LaTeX editing
  • 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
  • ✅ Compiles LaTeX to PDF well
  • 💡 Good for on-the-go writing
  • 🌟 Free and functional

Room to improve

  • ⚠️ Requires internet connection for compilation
  • 🚫 Limited offline compilation capabilities
  • 📂 Poor file management and organization
  • 🗂️ Lacks iCloud Drive and Files app integration
  • 🖼️ Difficulty inserting images

C/C++

From 342 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great C++ compiler
  • 👍 Convenient and easy to use
  • 👍 Helpful for learning and practicing C++
  • 👍 Useful for quick coding on the go
  • 👍 Good interface and functionality

Room to improve

  • 💰 Paid features and in-app purchases
  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
  • 🤔 Cluttered or confusing UI design
  • 📱 Limited functionality compared to desktop IDEs
  • 👀 Small text and font issues on smaller devices

Bugs and 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

C/C++

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inconsistent behavior with control flow statements (e.g., switch, if)
  • Random crashes and loss of unsaved code
  • Issues with keyboard input and integration
  • Compatibility problems on older or smaller devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add support for importing/exporting code files
  • Improve search and replace functionality
  • Implement better file management and organization
  • Provide more compiler settings and customization options
  • Add support for additional programming languages

In-app purchases

2 purchases

VerbTeX LaTeX Editor

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

C/C++

One-time7
  • Autocomplete$0.99
  • Password Service$0.99
  • Encryption Compression$0.99
Show 4 more
  • Simple Vedio$0.99
  • Text Search$0.99
  • To remove ads$0.99
  • File Transfer$1.99

Questions

Is VerbTeX LaTeX Editor free?
VerbTeX LaTeX Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is C/C++ free?
C/C++ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, VerbTeX LaTeX Editor or C/C++?
VerbTeX LaTeX Editor and C/C++ are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 165 and 342 ratings respectively.
Do VerbTeX LaTeX Editor or C/C++ have ads?
Neither VerbTeX LaTeX Editor nor C/C++ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VerbTeX LaTeX Editor or C/C++?
VerbTeX LaTeX Editor ships an update fortnightly, and C/C++ every 5 months. Most recently, VerbTeX LaTeX Editor was updated on October 12, 2026 and C/C++ on October 12, 2026.

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