Comparison

Eddyfi vs HoLaTeX

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

Head to head
About

Eddyfi

Features
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The app connects wirelessly to any compatible instrument making attachment easy and instantaneous. Organizing photos and notes at the end of an inspection can be frustrating, time consuming and prone to mistakes. The Eddyfi app eliminates these problems by allowing you to immediately attach photos and notes in the right places while you work. Effortlessly keep everything organized, so you can focus on your inspection, work fast, and avoid mistakes.

About

HoLaTeX

A secure, offline LaTeX editor for iOS and iPadOS that compiles documents directly on your device. It supports multiple compilers and offers features like syntax highlighting and iCloud integration for seamless workflow.

Highlights
  • Local and secure LaTeX compilation
  • Offline usage
  • Multiple compiler options (PdfTeX, XeTeX)
  • Syntax highlighting and line numbers
  • iCloud integration
  • Share TEX and PDF files
Features
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HoLaTeX is a full local and secure LaTeX editor for iOS and iPadOS. The compilation is done in your device, with all packages of the TeX Live 2026 distribution, explaining the large size of the app. HoLaTeX is extremely secure, it doesn't share any data and doesn't use external ressources, you can use it offline. Since version 2.0.0, the PdfTeX and XeTeX compilers are available, LuaTeX will be available later. Main features: * Local compilation * Choice of compiler between PdfTeX or XeTeX * Generate PDF, LOG, AUX,... on same folder than source file * Share TEX and PDF files * Accept preamble files and \input command with relative path * Syntax highlighting * Lines numbers * iCloud integration * Unlimited usage * No ads For more information about our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service, please visit http://holatex.app/privacy.html or http://holatex.app/terms.html.

Screenshots

Eddyfi4 screens
HoLaTeX3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Eddyfi at none against HoLaTeX's 1. Eddyfi also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.6). On price, update cadence, 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

Both are free to download. HoLaTeX sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $23.95 per year. Eddyfi asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Eddyfi versus HoLaTeX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEddyfiHoLaTeX
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB1.3 GB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEddyfi Canada IncBML Solutions Inc.

In-app purchases

None

Eddyfi

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

HoLaTeX

Subscriptions1
  • Premium1 Month trial$23.951 Year

Questions

Is Eddyfi free?
Eddyfi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HoLaTeX free?
HoLaTeX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Eddyfi or HoLaTeX have ads?
Neither Eddyfi nor HoLaTeX shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Eddyfi or HoLaTeX?
Eddyfi ships an update every 2 months, and HoLaTeX every 2 months. Most recently, Eddyfi was updated on November 3, 2026 and HoLaTeX on November 3, 2026.

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