Now vs LiTeX
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Now
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Features - Quick notes, anytime: chat-style capture as fast as sending a message. - Text and images: capture faster, with images managed in one place and reused in notes. - Markdown: Edit and Preview to grow quick notes into clear structure. - Merge conversations: fold scattered notes in a thread into one piece when you’re ready. - Groups and pins: organize by topic and keep what matters in view. - iCloud sync across iPhone and Mac so capture and deep work stay in one loop. - Shared editing with iCloud: collaborate on the same conversation. - Privacy-first: data stays on your device and in your own iCloud. Now offers separate native apps for iPhone and Mac. On Mac you can also use Files Workspace for real folders (see Now for Mac). Privacy policy: https://fivehow.com/legal/now/privacy Subscription information: https://fivehow.com/legal/now/subscription
LiTeX
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LiTeX is a powerful yet intuitive LaTeX equation editor for iOS. Perfect for students, scientists, engineers, and educators who need to write, render, and share mathematical expressions on the go. Perfect For: Taking Notes - Capture complex equations in your digital notes with proper mathematical notation - Integrate LaTeX equations seamlessly into your note-taking workflow - Keep all your scientific notes beautifully formatted and professional Studying & Learning - Create study materials with properly formatted mathematical expressions - Build your personal equation library for quick reference - Study math, physics, chemistry, and advanced sciences with clarity Presentations & Slideshows - Generate high-quality equation images for Keynote, PowerPoint, or Google Slides - Export equations instantly and paste them into any presentation - Impress with professional-looking mathematical notation in every slide Research & Papers - Write equations for research papers and academic documents - Share equation images via email or collaboration apps - Maintain consistency in your mathematical notation across documents Homework & Assignments - Solve problem sets with properly formatted equations - Share your work with teachers and classmates - Document your mathematical thinking clearly Key Features: Live Equation Editor - Write LaTeX equations with real-time preview - Support for multiple math modes: align, display, inline, and text - Adjustable font sizing for optimal readability - Beautiful, fast rendering with KaTeX TeXBoard - Smart Command Library - Quick access to 50+ commonly used LaTeX commands and symbols - Pre-built templates for fractions, roots, operators, and calculus notation - Save and manage your custom commands for frequently used expressions - One-tap insertion for efficient editing Export & Share - Capture equation previews as high-quality images - Share directly to Messages, Mail, Notes, or Files - One-click copy to paste into presentations and documents Customization - Choose from custom accent colors to personalize your workspace - Dark and light mode support - Multi-language support (English, Traditional Chinese) - Fully localized interface Smart Assistance - Interactive tips to guide new users - Responsive keyboard integration - Context-aware preview generation
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LiTeX at none against Now's 3. Now's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (18.5 vs 26.2). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Now sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. LiTeX asks for nothing beyond the download.
Now ships an update weekly, LiTeX every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Now | LiTeX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 — better | 26.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 浩 吴 | CHENG WEI TUNG |
In-app purchases
Now
- Monthly Membership$0.991 Month
- Annual Membership$3.991 Year
- Permanent Membership$19.99
LiTeX
No in-app purchases









