Comparison

LaTeX OCR vs Formula to TeX

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

Head to head
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LaTeX OCR

Features
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Transform handwritten or computer-printed math formulas into perfect LaTeX. Share your LaTeX code instantly. Copy to clipboard, export to your favorite TeX editor, or share directly with colleagues Terms of use: https://craft-my-world-apps.blogspot.com/p/terms-of-use-latex-ocr.html

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Formula to TeX

Features
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Turn any math formula into LaTeX. Just point your camera and tap. "Math to LaTeX" uses AI to recognize mathematical expressions from photos and convert them into clean, ready-to-use LaTeX code. Whether it's a handwritten equation on a whiteboard, a formula in a textbook, or a screenshot from a PDF - snap it, crop it, and get your LaTeX in seconds. KEY FEATURES - Camera & Photo Library. Take a photo directly or pick an existing image from your library. - Smart Cropping. Use the interactive crop tool to select exactly the formula you need. Drag corners, move the selection, and get precise results every time. - AI-Powered Recognition. Advanced AI accurately converts both printed and handwritten math into LaTeX. - Live Preview. See the rendered formula in real time as you edit the LaTeX code. - Edit & Refine. Tweak the extracted LaTeX right in the app before exporting. - Copy LaTeX. One tap to copy the code to your clipboard, ready to paste into Overleaf, LaTeX editors, or any document. - Save as Image. Export the rendered formula as a high-quality PNG to your Photos. - Formula History. Every extracted formula is saved locally. Browse, revisit, and re-edit your past conversions anytime. PERFECT FOR - Students digitizing textbook problems and lecture notes - Researchers converting equations for academic papers - Teachers preparing digital course materials - Anyone working with LaTeX documents who wants to save time Stop retyping formulas by hand. Let "Math to LaTeX" do the work. Terms of Use: https://vadbeg.github.io/math-to-latex/terms-of-use/ Privacy Policy: https://vadbeg.github.io/math-to-latex/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

LaTeX OCR3 screens
Formula to TeX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: LaTeX OCR at 3 against Formula to TeX's 1. LaTeX OCR also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. LaTeX OCR sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Formula to TeX sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
LaTeX OCR versus Formula to TeX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLaTeX OCRFormula to TeX
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeeklyโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 โ€” better17.6
Further details โ€” not scored
Size69 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLuis Andres Velasquez CedenoVADZIM TSITKO

In-app purchases

2 purchases

LaTeX OCR

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly$3.997 Days
  • Monthly$9.991 Month
2 purchases

Formula to TeX

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Unlimited Access$2.997 Days
  • Yearly Unlimited Access$24.991 Year

Questions

Is LaTeX OCR free?
LaTeX OCR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Formula to TeX free?
Formula to TeX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do LaTeX OCR or Formula to TeX have ads?
Neither LaTeX OCR nor Formula to TeX shows ads.

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