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What it is
VerbTeX is a collaborative LaTeX editor with local and cloud project modes. It creates PDFs with PdfLaTeX, XeLaTeX, or LuaLaTeX and supports BibTeX and Biber bibliographies. Local Mode keeps.tex documents on the device, allows offline compilation, and does not require an account. Cloud Mode syncs projects with Verbosus and includes a web interface. The app integrates with Dropbox, Box, Git, iCloud, Zotero, and Mendeley, and includes an AI assistant using ChatGPT and Claude. The free plan allows 2 local projects and 2 cloud projects, with up to 2 documents per project and 2 uploads per project. VerbTeX Pro adds code completion and unlimited projects and documents; the listed options cost $3.99 a month or $8.99 USD once. The app has no ads. The developer reports that the app collects no data. Cloud Mode supports two-factor authentication in combination with Copiosus, and Pro encrypts content transmission using TLS. Platforms include Android, iOS, Mac, web, and Windows.
Spec sheet
- What it does
- VerbTeX is a collaborative LaTeX editor for creating projects and producing PDFs on mobile devices.Read 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
- Purpose
- VerbTeX is a collaborative LaTeX editor for mobile devices.Read 1 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
- Platforms
- Independent reference material identifies VerbTeX apps for Android, iOS, and Windows, while the product listings provide web access through Cloud Mode.Read 15 Oct 2026 · en.wikipedia.org
- Integrations
- Local projects can synchronize with Dropbox and Box and connect to Git, Zotero, and Mendeley.Read 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
- Security
- Cloud Mode supports two-factor authentication in combination with Copiosus.Read 1 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
- Privacy
- Apple's listing says the developer reports that the app collects no data.Read 1 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
- Headquarters
- Rankweil, AustriaRead 28 Sep 2026 · verbosus.com
- Account requirement
- Local Mode can be used without creating an account.Read 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
- Ads
- The app has no ads.Read 1 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
- AI assistant
- The app lists an AI assistant using ChatGPT and Claude.Read 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
- Android availability
- Google Play shows more than 500,000 installs for the free VerbTeX app.Read 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
- Architecture
- The mobile apps use the Verbosus interface to synchronize data and generate PDFs from LaTeX code.Read 15 Oct 2026 · en.wikipedia.org
- Bibliographies
- BibTeX and Biber are supported for bibliography processing.Read 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
- Collaboration
- Cloud Mode supports collaboration on projects and the service provides a web interface.Read 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
- Company ownership
- The registry lists Juraj Bencuľák as the current managing director and a 50% shareholder.Read 15 Oct 2026 · podnikatel.cz
- Editor features
- Syntax highlighting, inverse PDF-to-source search, autosave, hotkeys, and a web interface are listed features.Read 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
- Encryption
- VerbTeX Pro provides TLS-encrypted transmission of content.Read 1 Oct 2026 · verbosus.com
- iCloud integration
- The iOS listing additionally names iCloud synchronization for Local Mode.Read 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
- Independent review history
- A 2015 TUGboat review described VerbTeX as having local and cloud modes and limiting free projects to two documents each.Read 15 Oct 2026 · tug.org
- LaTeX distribution
- The Android listing says the app includes the full TeXLive distribution.Read 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
- Licence
- Wikipedia identifies the Verbosus web application licence as freeware rather than an open-source licence.Read 15 Oct 2026 · en.wikipedia.org
- Limit: documentation
- Chrome Stats reports repeated complaints about sparse help and documentation.Read 15 Oct 2026 · chrome-stats.com
- Limit: Dropbox synchronization
- An iOS reviewer said PDF generation and Dropbox folder synchronization needed improvement.Read 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
- Limit: editing controls
- Chrome Stats reports missing keyboard shortcuts and lack of multi-line commenting as recurring shortcomings.Read 15 Oct 2026 · chrome-stats.com
- Limit: file management
- Review summaries cite difficulty editing existing files because of project-space and Android directory restrictions.Read 15 Oct 2026 · chrome-stats.com
- Limit: free-tier capacity
- The free edition caps projects, documents, and local uploads at two each according to the Android listing.Read 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
- Limit: iOS file access
- An iOS reviewer complained that local files were not initially exposed through the native Files app and that Dropbox or Box were effectively required for synchronization.Read 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
- Local account requirement
- Local Mode does not require an account.Read 1 Oct 2026 · verbosus.com
- Maker founded
- The registry records Verbosus s.r.o. as established on 10 September 2020.Read 15 Oct 2026 · podnikatel.cz
- Maker headquarters
- The registry lists the company seat at Olomoucká 3419/9, Brno, Czech Republic.Read 15 Oct 2026 · podnikatel.cz
- Maker legal entity
- A Czech business registry lists the maker as Verbosus s.r.o.Read 15 Oct 2026 · podnikatel.cz
- Offline compilation
- Local Mode can compile documents offline using the on-device Verbnox engine.Read 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
- Operating modes
- Local Mode stores .tex files on the device, while Cloud Mode synchronizes projects with Verbosus.Read 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
- PDF generation
- It generates PDFs with PdfLaTeX, XeLaTeX or LuaLaTeX.Read 1 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
- Praise: mobile usability
- Chrome Stats summarizes reviewers as praising fast, high-quality mobile editing, student usefulness, and on-the-go note taking.Read 15 Oct 2026 · chrome-stats.com
- Praise: simple PDF workflow
- An Apple reviewer described the interface as straightforward, with clear syntax colors and fast PDF compilation on iPhone.Read 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
- Privacy claim
- Google Play reports no data shared with third parties for the Pro app and no data collected in its safety disclosure.Read 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
- Pro features
- VerbTeX Pro adds command code completion and unlimited projects, documents and file uploads.Read 1 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
- Rating on Apple App Store
- 4.5 out of 5 from 167 ratingsRead 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
- Rating on Chrome Stats
- 4.18 out of 5 from 4,752 ratingsRead 15 Oct 2026 · chrome-stats.com
- Rating on Google Play
- 4.1 out of 5 from 4.95k reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
- Rating on Google Play Pro
- 4.5 out of 5 from 476 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
- Recent Android update
- Google Play records the free app as updated on 16 September 2026.Read 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
- Security transmission
- VerbTeX Pro advertises TLS-encrypted transmission of content.Read 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
- TeX engines
- The editor can generate PDFs with PdfLaTeX, XeLaTeX, or LuaLaTeX.Read 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
- Two-factor authentication
- Two-factor authentication is listed for Cloud Mode when used with Copiosus.Read 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
- Web interface
- Cloud Mode provides a web interface.Read 1 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Plans and prices
VerbTeX Free Free 2 local projects · 2 documents per local project · 2 file uploads per local project · 2 cloud projects · 2 documents per cloud project Read 1 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
VerbTeX Free Free Free 2 local projects · 2 documents per local project · 2 file uploads per local project · 2 cloud projects · 2 documents per cloud project Read 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Upgrade: Subscription $3.99 a month $3.99 per month Code completion · unlimited projects and documents Read 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Upgrade: Forever $8.99, paid once $8.99 one-time purchase Code completion · unlimited projects and documents Read 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Strong points and limits
Strong points
- Generates PDFs with PdfLaTeX, XeLaTeX, or LuaLaTeX.
- Supports BibTeX and Biber bibliographies.
- Local Mode supports offline compilation without an account.
- Integrates with Dropbox, Box, Git, iCloud, Zotero, and Mendeley.
- No ads.
Limits
- Free plan limits projects, documents, and file uploads.
- Code completion and unlimited projects require Pro.
- Cloud Mode two-factor authentication requires Copiosus.
Who it suits
VerbTeX suits people writing LaTeX on mobile devices or across local and cloud projects. Its offline compilation and integrations may suit users who want to work with files and bibliography tools they already use.
VerbTeX in depth
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Overview
VerbTeX is a LaTeX editor built around mobile work, with local editing and synchronized cloud projects. It is most compelling for people who need to edit or compile away from a desktop and want a choice between device-only and cloud workflows. Its engine and bibliography support are broad, but the free plan’s tight project and document caps make it a poor home for a growing research library.
Key features
PDF generation supports PdfLaTeX, XeLaTeX and LuaLaTeX, while bibliographies can use BibTeX or Biber. That range accommodates different LaTeX setups without limiting the choice of compiler or bibliography system.
The distinction between Local Mode and Cloud Mode is central. Local Mode keeps.tex documents on the device, supports offline editing and compilation, and does not require an account. Cloud Mode synchronizes projects with Verbosus and adds a web interface, which is more useful for moving between devices but makes the service part of the workflow.
Dropbox, Box, Git and iCloud connect file storage and version-control workflows; Zotero and Mendeley cover reference management. The app also includes an AI assistant using ChatGPT and Claude. These integrations widen the ways a project can fit into existing work, though code completion is a Pro feature.
There are no ads. Cloud Mode supports two-factor authentication in combination with Copiosus, and Pro encrypts content transmission with TLS. Apple's listing says the developer reports that the app collects no data.
Pricing
VerbTeX Free costs nothing. It allows 2 local projects, 2 documents per local project and 2 file uploads per local project, plus 2 cloud projects with 2 documents per cloud project. Those limits suit a small number of active documents or an initial trial, but are restrictive for users maintaining several papers or substantial projects.
Upgrade: Subscription costs $3.99 a month and adds code completion and unlimited projects and documents. It is the fit for users who need room to grow but prefer a recurring charge. Upgrade: Forever costs $8.99, paid once and offers the same stated additions, making it the lower-cost choice for someone who expects to keep using VerbTeX. The free plan gives up code completion and unlimited capacity; no separate upload allowance is stated for either Pro plan.
Platforms
VerbTeX supports Android, iPhone, iPad, Mac and a web interface. Its mobile emphasis and offline Local Mode make it suited to editing on the move, while the web interface gives Cloud Mode a browser-based route. Windows is not among its supported platforms.
Who it's for
VerbTeX is a sensible choice for mobile LaTeX users who value offline compilation, cloud synchronization, or integrations with reference managers and storage services. It is less suitable for people who need generous free project capacity, want code completion without upgrading, or require a Windows app.
Pros and cons
Pros: Offline editing and compilation without an account in Local Mode are useful for private, disconnected work.
Pros: PdfLaTeX, XeLaTeX, LuaLaTeX, BibTeX and Biber cover major compilation and bibliography choices.
Pros: Pro removes project and document limits and adds code completion, with a one-time option at $8.99, paid once.
Cons: The free tier’s caps of 2 projects per mode and 2 documents per project constrain anything beyond a small workload.
Cons: The stated platform range does not include Windows, narrowing its fit for users centered on that desktop operating system.
Alternatives
LaTeX Editors is the broader category to browse if VerbTeX’s mobile-and-cloud combination is not the right fit.
JianTeX is worth considering if Linux support, a desktop app, or a self-hosted option matters; its free and open-source plan also includes an online version.
TeXstudio is a better match for a free desktop editor on Linux, macOS or Windows, with use and modification under GPL v2.
Verbosus offers an alternative freemium option on Android, iOS and web.
Oleafly suits someone seeking a free desktop app for Linux, macOS or Windows without a subscription; paid AI providers may charge for usage.
Texifier is a paid alternative with a free trial and support for iOS, macOS and Windows.
Texmaker is a free Linux, macOS and Windows editor if a separately installed LaTeX distribution is acceptable.
Texpile is another free offline desktop editor for Linux, macOS and Windows.
TeXworks is a free, open-source desktop application for Linux, macOS and Windows.
Verdict
Choose VerbTeX if mobile LaTeX work, offline compilation and the option to sync projects are the priorities. Its mix of engines, bibliography systems and integrations is useful, but the free tier is too constrained for sustained project growth. Look elsewhere if you need a Windows app or want a desktop-first editor.
Verdict
VerbTeX supports LaTeX work in local and synced cloud projects, with offline compilation and multiple integrations. The free plan has project, document, and upload limits; Pro costs $3.99 a month or $8.99 USD once.
Where Specifiction places it
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