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24 alternatives to "Native" LaTeX Input for iOS and macOS

Text Replacement definitions for LaTeX commands.

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. "Native" LaTeX Input for iOS and macOS launched in 2017; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1
LaTeX-Input for iOS + macOS (A Text Replacement definition plist file)▲5
Text Replacement Definitions for LaTeX Symbols, works for iOS and macOS. - tslmy/latex-input-iOS-macOS
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
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 →
4
✶ glyfs▲121
Unicode characters & text tools for iPhone, iPad and Mac
2022 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
5
LetterScan▲113
Never type a text out again. Easy image to text conversion.
2016 · its alternatives →
6
Symbol Pad▲86
Easily copy/paste special symbols and characters on iOS
2016 · its alternatives →
7
ocrX Image to Text▲125
Scan and extract text from images on iPhone, iPad & Mac
2024 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
8
Shortski▲115
Mac OS keyboard substitution's for most useful thing's
2021 · github.com · its alternatives →
9
txt.edit▲109
The missing text editor for iPhone & iPad
2020 · txtedit.dev · its alternatives →
10
Special Symbols by Mumu X▲168
30k+ unicodes and their synonyms to speed up symbols picking
2022 · getmumu.com · its alternatives →
11
TextFlex▲179
Text editor & HTML viewer for iOS
2024 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
12
Pure Paste▲164
Paste as plain text by default
2022 · sindresorhus.com · its alternatives →
13
Chars▲84
Unicode Symbols Keyboard for iOS
2014 · chars.cc · its alternatives →
14
Hexel Editor▲78
Native macOS hex editor with a brain for file formats
Aug 2026 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
15
Emoj▲165
Find relevant emojis from text on the command-line
2016 · github.com · its alternatives →
16
Characters▲143
Mac menu bar app for quick use of special characters.
2015 · getcharacters.com · its alternatives →
17
Snippet▲96
Type out frequently used text snippets in a flash.
2017 · its alternatives →
18
LaTeX Cards▲65
Learn anywhere at anytime.
2022 · its alternatives →
19
Snipit - Ultimate OCR app for Mac▲131
Effortless image to text conversion for Mac
2024 · getsnipit.com · its alternatives →
20
Copied▲162
Instant Text Access, Easy Copy-Paste, and Organized Snippets
2024 · copiedpro.com · its alternatives →
21
Pegkits▲81
Never lose your clipboard again
Apr 2026 · letspegkits.com · its alternatives →
22
Text Workflow▲151
Transform your text with easy to use rules
2024 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
23
Typewriter for Markdown▲67
iOS and macOS native markdown editor with live preview
2021 · eightysix.github.io · its alternatives →
24
Texifier · Smoothest way to write LaTeX▲4
Effortless LaTeX Writing at Your Fingertips
2024 · texifier.com · its alternatives →

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