LaTeX OCR vs Formula Canvas
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
LaTeX OCR
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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
Formula Canvas
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Formula Canvas is a native math workspace for writing formulas, building study notes, and preparing clean LaTeX without fighting plain text syntax. Create expressions visually with a structured math keyboard. Add fractions, radicals, superscripts, subscripts, sums, products, integrals, scalable brackets, matrices, equation systems, accents, Greek letters, arrows, relations, set symbols, and common functions. Tap to place the cursor, move through formula structures with direction controls, and undo or redo edits as you work. The live LaTeX preview keeps your source visible while you edit. Copy LaTeX instantly, or unlock advanced export and sharing with Formula Canvas Pro. Formula Canvas also includes a document workspace for longer notes. Combine text blocks, formula blocks, and handwriting blocks in the same document, then keep everything organized in a local document list. Use the drawing canvas for quick geometry sketches, annotations, diagrams, and handwritten ideas. Apple Pencil is supported through PencilKit, and built-in shape stamps help you insert lines, arrows, rectangles, and ellipses quickly. Built fully native with Swift and Core Graphics, Formula Canvas is designed for responsive formula editing on iPhone and iPad. Key features: - Visual WYSIWYG math formula editing - Structured keyboard for symbols, functions, calculus, matrices, and formulas - Fractions, roots, scripts, limits, integrals, matrices, delimiters, and accents - Tap-based cursor placement and structural navigation controls - Live LaTeX preview with copy support - Multi-block documents with text, formulas, and handwriting - PencilKit drawing with Apple Pencil support - Shape stamps for lines, arrows, rectangles, and ellipses - Local document storage on your device - Optional one-time Pro upgrade, no subscription Formula Canvas Pro unlocks unlimited formula documents, advanced LaTeX export and sharing, and handwriting and drawing tools.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: LaTeX OCR at 13.0 against Formula Canvas's 16.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. LaTeX OCR sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Formula Canvas sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | LaTeX OCR | Formula Canvas |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly | โ |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 โ better | 16.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 69 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Luis Andres Velasquez Cedeno | ๆๅจฃ ๅด |
In-app purchases
LaTeX OCR
- Weekly$3.997 Days
- Monthly$9.991 Month
Formula Canvas
- Formula Canvas Pro$4.99
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