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24 alternatives to LaTeX-Input for iOS + macOS (A Text Replacement definition plist file)

Text Replacement Definitions for LaTeX Symbols, works for iOS and macOS. - tslmy/latex-input-iOS-macOS

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. LaTeX-Input for iOS + macOS (A Text Replacement definition plist file) launched in 2017; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1
"Native" LaTeX Input for iOS and macOS▲11
Text Replacement definitions for LaTeX commands.
2017 · github.com · its alternatives →
2
NotePlan 3▲264
Native (Mac & iOS) note-taking based on local Markdown files
2020 · noteplan.co · its alternatives →
3
✶ glyfs▲121
Unicode characters & text tools for iPhone, iPad and Mac
2022 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
4
Shortski▲115
Mac OS keyboard substitution's for most useful thing's
2021 · github.com · its alternatives →
5
I wrote a free Mac app to OCR any text on screen▲321
Get any text on your screen into your clipboard. Contribute to schappim/macOCR development by creating an account on GitHub.
2021 · github.com · its alternatives →
6
Wave▲298
Turn your voice into text — local or cloud, your choice
Jun 2026 · wave.mxv.sh · its alternatives →
7
Hexel Editor▲78
Native macOS hex editor with a brain for file formats
Aug 2026 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
8
Snipit - Ultimate OCR app for Mac▲131
Effortless image to text conversion for Mac
2024 · getsnipit.com · its alternatives →
9
Textify▲202
macOS app to recognize text from your images/docs with OCR
2020 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
10
TextFlex▲179
Text editor & HTML viewer for iOS
2024 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
11
txt.edit▲109
The missing text editor for iPhone & iPad
2020 · txtedit.dev · its alternatives →
12
LetterScan▲113
Never type a text out again. Easy image to text conversion.
2016 · its alternatives →
13
ocrX Image to Text▲125
Scan and extract text from images on iPhone, iPad & Mac
2024 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
14
Tincta▲87
Free, fast and simple open source text editor for Mac
2021 · codingfriends.github.io · its alternatives →
15
Characters▲143
Mac menu bar app for quick use of special characters.
2015 · getcharacters.com · its alternatives →
16
Latex.to – LaTeX to image converter running in the browser▲85
I've made a website to easily share a LaTeX math formula. - The image is created in the browser (i.e. the LaTeX is not send to a server for rendering) - Native share dialog (share via WhatsApp etc.) - Extra keyboard buttons for symbols like "$" or "\" on mobile - Share via png or unicode Demo video: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/fGuTns5Nt9Q Please let me know any feedback on how to improve the website.
2024 · latex.to · its alternatives →
17
Regxr▲151
A minimal, lightweight MacOS desktop app for RegEx
2018 · github.com · its alternatives →
18
Manipulist for MacOS▲106
Transform any text the way you want, now for MacOS
2021 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
19
Emoji Saver▲104
A macOS screen saver
2017 · emojisaver.eu · its alternatives →
20
TextMate 2.0▲155
Powerful and customizable text editor for Mac
2019 · macromates.com · its alternatives →
21
Better Clipboard▲88
Smarter copy-paste for macOS. New version!
Mar 2026 · cuatro.studio · its alternatives →
22
Easydict▲143
Translate any text & image in an elegant macOS app
2024 · easydict.app · its alternatives →
23
NoteTabs▲129
Native macOS text editor with horizontal tabs & auto-restore
Jan 2026 · notetabs.azurewebsites.net · its alternatives →
24
OS X Text Substitution and osxsub▲22
Tumblr is a place to express yourself, discover yourself, and bond over the stuff you love. It's where your interests connect you with your people.
2013 · mwunsch.tumblr.com · its alternatives →

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