Comparison

Formula to TeX vs LaTeXBoard

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

Head to head
About

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/

About

LaTeXBoard

This keyboard extension allows users to easily create and share complex mathematical formulas on mobile devices. It offers a native rendering engine for fast performance and exports formulas as high-quality PNG images, ideal for messaging and collaboration.

Highlights
  • Custom keyboard for math formulas
  • Native rendering engine
  • Instant PNG export
  • Professional math suite support
  • Memory efficient design
Features
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Stop struggling with math on mobile. LaTeXBoard is the ultimate custom keyboard extension designed for students, engineers, and researchers who need to communicate complex mathematical formulas on the go. Unlike other solutions that rely on slow, memory-hungry WebViews, LaTeXBoard features a custom-built, 100% native rendering engine. Key Features: Instant PNG Export: Type your formula, preview it, and copy it to your clipboard as a high-quality, transparent PNG image. Perfect for WhatsApp, Slack, iMessage, and Discord. Professional Math Suite: Full support for matrices, fractions, integrals, square roots, and complex limit notations. Pure Native Performance: Built from the ground up using CoreGraphics and Swift. No WebViews, no MathJax, no latency. Memory Efficient: Optimized to run within the strict iOS keyboard memory limits (Jetsam), ensuring a stable and crash-free experience.

Screenshots

Formula to TeX4 screens
LaTeXBoard3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LaTeXBoard at none against Formula to TeX's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Formula to TeX sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. LaTeXBoard asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
Formula to TeX versus LaTeXBoard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFormula to TeXLaTeXBoard
PriceFreeFree
Rating—2.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVADZIM TSITKOBugra Acemoglu

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Formula to TeX

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Unlimited Access$2.997 Days
  • Yearly Unlimited Access$24.991 Year
None

LaTeXBoard

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Formula to TeX free?
Formula to TeX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LaTeXBoard free?
LaTeXBoard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Formula to TeX or LaTeXBoard have ads?
Neither Formula to TeX nor LaTeXBoard shows ads.

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