# Firstext — "First Step" in text creation

> Simple text editor with auto-save, customizable sharing, and basic text manipulation tools. (iPhone/iPad app by Akihiro Usui.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firstext/id1642650670 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Akihiro Usui](https://appshunter.io/developer/1387267485)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 6 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese
- Released: 2022-09-07
- Data updated: 2026-09-02
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firstext/id1642650670/reviews.md

## What is Firstext?

Firstext is a simple text editor application.
I named it "First" + "Text" = "Firstext" with the aim of making it the "first step" in all kinds of text creation.

Firstext has the following features.
・Start typing as soon as the application is launched.
・The text you type is automatically saved and can be restored at any time.
・Ability to freely share text to other apps by creating and adding share actions to suit your needs.

There is no functionality for managing multiple texts or notes, decorating text, or inserting photos.

*Before removing the limitation by in-app purchase, the number of shared actions is limited to 10, and the number of saved history is limited to 20.
Please understand.
After confirming the usability of the application, you can use it without restrictions by making an in-app purchase.

Main functions and features
・Input text as soon as the application is launched.
・Automatic saving and restoration of text
・Ability to create and add shared actions.
・Ability to move the cursor by swiping left and right.
・Ability to search and replace text.
・Ability to search and delete history.
・Ability to count the number of characters and lines.
・Ability to change the font size of text.
・Ability to change icons.
・URL scheme support
- Launch → firstext://
- Startup by replacing the current text with the clipboard contents → firstext://clipReplace
- Starts by appending the clipboard contents to the end of the current text → firstext://clipAdd
- Inserts the clipboard content at the cursor position of the current text → firstext://clipInsert
- Starts with replacing the current text with the specified text → firstext://textReplace?text=[text]
- Appends the specified text to the end of the current text → firstext://textAdd?text=[text]
- Inserts the specified text at the cursor position of the current text → firstext://textInsert?text=[text]

The following features will be added in future updates
Synchronization of text, shared actions, and history with other devices via iCloud

*I have confirmed an issue where an alert regarding pasting is displayed every time when using clipboard-related URL schemes on iOS 16 or later.
　This issue can be avoided by updating to iOS16.1 or later and making the following settings from the Settings app.

　(1) Select "Firstext" in the Settings app and select "Paste from Other Apps".
　(2) Change the setting to "Allow".

　*Notification about pasting will appear even after changing to "Allow". Due to the limitation of iOS, you cannot turn off this notification.

## Key features

- Instant text input on launch
- Automatic text saving and restoration
- Customizable text sharing actions
- Cursor movement by swiping
- Search and replace functionality
- Character and line counting
- Font size adjustment

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Restriction Removal | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lunch-Sized Tip | $3.99 | one-time |
| Snack-Sized Tip | $0.49 | one-time |
| Coffee-Sized Tip | $1.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firstext/id1642650670/reviews.md

### 5/5 — 気に入ってます！

*2025-10-16*

自動で履歴が残るのと、スワイプでのカーソル移動が便利で気に入ってます！
これからも使わせていただきます！

**Developer response:** フユ様
この度はレビューのご投稿と高評価、誠にありがとうございます。そのように言っていただけてとても嬉しいです。
これからも引き続き使っていただけるよう、機能追加・改善をしていきたいと思いますので、今後ともよろしくお願いいたします。

### 1/5 — 広告解除課金したのに解除されない

*2023-03-15*

詐欺
購入履歴の復元を何度押しても謎のダイアログが出るばかりで一向に反映されず

**Developer response:** NxSxN様

この度は大変ご迷惑をおかけして申し訳ありません。
すぐに問題の原因の調査をさせていただきます。
どのようなダイアログが表示されているか、スクリーンショット等を以下のメールアドレスに送っていただけないでしょうか？

au11785@gmail.com

また、返金に関してですが、開発者からユーザー様へ直接返金することはできません。
なので、以下のようなページ(または「アプリ内課金 返金」等で検索して出てくるページ等)を参考にしていただき、Appleへ返金申請を行っていただけますと幸いです。

https://chara.ge/miscellaneous-characters-game/game-charge-refund-method/

以上、ご迷惑をおかけしますが、どうぞよろしくお願いいたします。

[2023/03/19追記]
電波状態などの影響でアプリ内課金の処理が中断されてしまった場合に、処理を再開する処理に問題がありました。修正したバージョンをリリースいたしました。新バージョンで再度購入ボタンをタップしていただくと「このアイテムは購入済です。無料で再入手しますか？」とメッセージが表示され、再度課金されることなく制限の解除をすることができるようになっているので、もしご確認いただけたら幸いです。
このたびはご迷惑をおかけし、大変申し訳ありませんでした。

## Frequently asked questions about Firstext

### Does Firstext have ads?

Yes, Firstext contains advertisements. These ads are displayed to support the free version of the application.

### What are the limitations before purchasing Firstext?

Before making an in-app purchase, the number of shared actions is limited to 10, and the number of saved history entries is limited to 20. These restrictions are removed upon purchase.

### How does Firstext save text?

Firstext automatically saves the text you type as you go. This ensures that your work is preserved and can be restored at any time, even if you close the application.

### Can I share text from Firstext to other apps?

Yes, Firstext allows you to freely share text to other applications. You can also create and add custom share actions tailored to your specific needs.

### What is the update frequency for Firstext?

Firstext was last updated on 2026-06-05, indicating a recent update. Future updates are planned to include iCloud synchronization.

### Is Firstext available on devices other than iPhone?

Based on the provided data, Firstext is currently supported on iPhone devices only.

### How can I change the font size in Firstext?

Firstext provides the ability to change the font size of the text you are writing. This feature allows you to adjust the text display to your preference for better readability.

### What is the age rating for Firstext?

Firstext has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.56 — 2026-06-05

Updated the SDKs.

### 1.55 — 2026-05-26

・Updated the SDKs.
・Fixed minor bugs.

### 1.54 — 2026-04-30

・Updated the SDKs.
・Fixed minor bugs.

### 1.53 — 2026-04-01

・Updated the SDKs.
・Fixed minor bugs.

### 1.52 — 2026-03-06

Updated the SDKs.

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-02.*