Top iOS App for Creating PDFs with LaTeX | Texpad & Texwriter Alternatives

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around finding iOS applications that can create PDFs from LaTeX code. Participants explore various options, including Texpad and Texwriter, and share their experiences and preferences regarding these tools.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Technical explanation
  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant inquires about iOS apps that can create PDFs using LaTeX, specifically mentioning Texpad and Texwriter.
  • Another participant suggests TeXStudio as a potential option but is unsure of its compatibility with iOS.
  • Some participants assert that Texwriter can create PDFs, providing a link to its website for confirmation.
  • It is noted that Texpad also has a PDF export feature, with a link to its release notes.
  • There is a repeated question about which app, Texpad or Texwriter, is recommended for use.
  • One participant expresses a preference for using a single editor or integrated development environment, suggesting tools like vi or emacs, while another points out the impracticality of this on a tablet.
  • A participant shares their personal experience with the difficulty of transferring files between different applications on iOS, which complicates the editing and compiling process.
  • One participant mentions that they eventually purchased TexWriter for iOS.
  • Concerns are raised about the learning curve associated with using vim and emacs.
  • A mention of Aquamacs is made, but no further details are provided.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express varying opinions on the best app to use, with no clear consensus on whether Texpad or Texwriter is superior. There is also disagreement regarding the practicality of using traditional editors like vi or emacs on iOS devices.

Contextual Notes

Participants highlight limitations related to file management and application compatibility on iOS, which may affect the usability of different LaTeX editors.

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hi, do you happen to know any app for iOS that can create pdf-s by writing LaTeX. I know of Texpad and Texwriter but don't know if they can create pdf-s from the code you write. Any help?
 
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TeXStudio creates pdf, but I don't know whether it runs under iOS.
 
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Texpad has a PDF export:

https://www.texpad.com/releasenotes/tpios
 
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doktorwho said:
hi, do you happen to know any app for iOS that can create pdf-s by writing LaTeX. I know of Texpad and Texwriter but don't know if they can create pdf-s from the code you write. Any help?

Check this out, It has a large list of Tex editors
http://tex.stackexchange.com/questions/339/latex-editors-ides
 
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So which would you recommend, Texpad or Texwriter?
 
doktorwho said:
So which would you recommend, Texpad or Texwriter?
I really don't see why I should use for every task a different editor or integrated development environment. Use vi or emacs and configure it as you like.
 
DrDu said:
I really don't see why I should use for every task a different editor or integrated development environment. Use vi or emacs and configure it as you like.
I agree with you, but this is not possible on a tablet.
 
DrClaude said:
I agree with you, but this is not possible on a tablet.
Why on a tablet?
 
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DrDu said:
Why on a tablet?
The OP mentioned iOS, which is Apple's operating system for iPads and iPhones.
 
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DrDu said:
https://itunes.apple.com/de/app/vim/id492668168?mt=8
Yes, I actually do have vim on my iPad :smile:

The problem is that each application as there own data space, and it is hard to pass files from one app to another. It becomes painful to do cycles of editing and compiling with different apps. (A least, this is my personal experience. If it can be done easily, I would appreciate learning how.)
 
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I eventually considered and bought TexWriter for iOS :)
 
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DrDu said:
Use vi or emacs and configure it as you like.
But learning vim is so hard not to mention how hard is emacs.
 
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Aquamacs
 

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