myTextViewer: Code & Log File

myTextViewer: Code & Log File

Open Any Text, JSON, YAML, CSV

159 ratings
88 reviews
Free
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Released
August 24, 2017
Updated
November 8, 2026

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Easily open and view any text-based file, including code, logs, and configurations, on your iPhone or iPad. Enjoy offline syntax highlighting, instant search, and a clean interface without ads while reading.

✓Open unsupported text file formats
✓Offline syntax highlighting for multiple languages
✓Fast in-file search with live count
✓File library on home screen
✓Light, Dark, and System appearance modes
✓Smart encoding and large file support
✓100% on-device privacy
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What users say about myTextViewer

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What's New in myTextViewer

3.0

November 8, 2026

• New Home Screen File Library: Your imported files now live right on the home screen for instant one-tap reopening, filename search, and direct "+" importing. • 100% Offline Syntax Highlighting: Faster, chunked rendering for large files with a new toolbar menu (‹/›) to pick the language or Plain Text per file extension. • System Appearance Support: Choose Light, Dark, or System default theme, and toggle themes or line numbers in place without losing your scroll position. • Smarter Text Encoding: Automatic detection for UTF-16 and BOM-encoded log and config files. • Improved In-File Search & Copy: Accurate multi-match highlighting and clean plain-text copying.

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User reviews

scam advertising

Ads that run in the app are links to scams.

I’m totally lost

Interesting

Idk

I'm going to test this some more

Good but…

I don’t understant what means colors of text… Red, green, white and blue..

Perfect app for multi format readers

This app does exactly what it is supposed to and that is all we ask. No unnecessary flair or drawback from viewing text on files

Excellent work !

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User experience

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Reported Bugs

8 issues

App fails to open files from Files app

Bug

JSON files display blank

Bug

XML files not rendering properly

Bug

App crashes or won't launch

Bug

Incompatibility with iOS 14 and iOS 16

Bug

Text files cannot be opened

Bug

Help screen appears instead of file content

Bug

No response when sharing files to app

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Requested Features

7 requests

Search/find function within documents

Feature

File editing capabilities

Feature

Remove ads or ad-free option

Feature

Support for action extensions

Feature

Better file import options

Feature

Plain English display instead of code format

Feature

Export functionality

Feature

FAQ

Does myTextViewer have ads?

Yes, myTextViewer contains advertisements. While the app is free to use, users may encounter ads during their session.

What file formats can myTextViewer open?

myTextViewer can open a wide range of text-based files, including .log, .yaml, .cfg, .ini, .sql, .md, .toml, Python, JSON, and many more, even with non-standard extensions.

Is myTextViewer available on Android?

Based on the provided data, myTextViewer is supported on iPhone and iPad. Information regarding Android availability is not specified.

How does myTextViewer handle large files?

myTextViewer supports multi-megabyte log files and smart encoding (UTF-8, UTF-16, BOM-prefixed, Windows-1252) to cleanly read them without garbled characters or freezes.

Can I use myTextViewer offline?

Yes, myTextViewer offers 100% offline syntax highlighting and search functionality. Your files are processed entirely on your device, ensuring privacy.

What is the user sentiment for myTextViewer?

User sentiment for myTextViewer is mixed. Pros include reliable opening of unsupported formats and simple functionality, while cons mention display issues and inconsistent compatibility.

How often is myTextViewer updated?

The latest version of myTextViewer is 3.0, last updated on November 8, 2026. This indicates a recent update, though historical update frequency is not detailed.

What is the age rating for myTextViewer?

myTextViewer has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users, including younger individuals who may need to view text files.