Comparison

HoLaTeX vs ApiNote

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

Head to head
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.

About

ApiNote

This app helps beekeepers manage their apiaries and hives. It allows for detailed tracking of inspections, treatments, feedings, and honey harvests. Features include AI voice logging, weather tracking, and cloud storage for easy access and collaboration.

Highlights
  • AI Voice hive inspections
  • Track hive inspections and health
  • Manage apiary and hive data
  • Monitor honey production
  • Plan beekeeping tasks
  • Weather tracking
  • Cloud storage and multi-user access
Features
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ApiNote is a beekeeping hive log and apiary manager built for real work at the bee yard. Keep a complete history for every colony and know what needs attention before your next visit. HIVE RECORDS THAT STAY ORGANIZED • Record hive inspections and observations • Track queens and queen history • Log mite checks, treatments and feeding • Record honey and pollen harvests • Create tasks and reminders • Review hive history and statistics • Track income and expenses HANDS-FREE HIVE INSPECTIONS Keep your hands on the hive. Speak during an inspection and ApiNote can turn your observations into a structured hive record. MANAGE YOUR ENTIRE APIARY See apiaries, hives, recent activity and open tasks in one place. Check local weather, map bee flight ranges and use QR codes to open the right hive quickly. AI FOR BEEKEEPERS Use the AI Beekeeping Advisor for questions or the Voice Hive Inspection while working your bees. YOUR RECORDS ACROSS DEVICES ApiNote synchronizes your beekeeping records through the cloud so your hive history stays available on your devices. START FREE Manage up to 5 hives for free. ApiNote Pro unlocks unlimited hives, AI tools and advanced features. Less paperwork. Better hive records. More time with your bees.

Screenshots

HoLaTeX3 screens
ApiNote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ApiNote at 5.0 against HoLaTeX's 4.0. ApiNote also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 and ApiNote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ApiNote holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HoLaTeX ships an update every 2 months, ApiNote every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
HoLaTeX versus ApiNote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHoLaTeXApiNote
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings14 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1.3 GB150 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBML Solutions Inc.Petr Drabek

In-app purchases

1 purchases

HoLaTeX

Subscriptions1
  • Premium1 Month trial$23.951 Year
3 purchases

ApiNote

Subscriptions3
  • ApiNote Pro$4.991 Month
  • ApiNote Pro monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • ApiNote Pro yearly$29.991 Year

Questions

Is HoLaTeX free?
HoLaTeX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ApiNote free?
ApiNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, HoLaTeX or ApiNote?
ApiNote is rated higher. HoLaTeX averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while ApiNote averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do HoLaTeX or ApiNote have ads?
Neither HoLaTeX nor ApiNote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HoLaTeX or ApiNote?
HoLaTeX ships an update every 2 months, and ApiNote every 2 weeks. Most recently, HoLaTeX was updated on October 11, 2026 and ApiNote on October 24, 2026.

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