# myTextViewer — Any File Viewer: Code/Log/Text

> Universal viewer for text, code, and log files with syntax highlighting. (iPhone/iPad app by Yaniv Kalsky.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mytextviewer/id1272975241 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Yaniv Kalsky](https://appshunter.io/developer/310828189)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.80/5 from 155 App Store ratings · 86 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 6 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-08-24
- Data updated: 2026-08-23
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mytextviewer/id1272975241/reviews.md

## What is myTextViewer?

Open any text, code, or log file instantly. myTextViewer provides professional syntax highlighting and line numbers for professionals on the go.

Did you recently get an email with a text file that you could not open?

Was it because the format of the file doesn't fit any app that you have installed?

Search no more - myTextViewer allows you to open any of these files in a text viewer.

Simple, fast, easy, as 1 2 3!

Just:
1. Click on a file (from the downloads/Files app) or an attachment (from email apps)
2. Using the Share option, select myTextViewer as the target app.
3. View your file

Even better - It can color most common files/source code formats (python, c#, yaml, json, and much more!), so even if the default viewer can show you the text, you'll still get much more from opening files with myTextViewer.

Also included:
・Light/Dark text viewing themes
・Show/Hide line numbers

Enjoy!

## Key features

- Open any text, code, or log file
- Syntax highlighting for common formats
- Line numbers display
- Light and dark viewing themes
- Share option integration

## What do users think of myTextViewer?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- ✅ Opens unsupported file formats reliably
- 📂 Handles multiple file types (XML, JSON, LOG, EML, YML)
- 🎯 Simple and straightforward functionality
- ⚡ No unnecessary features or bloat
- 🆓 Free to use
- 👍 Clean interface for viewing files
- 🔧 Useful for IT professionals and developers

**Cons**

- 🐛 Files display as blank or won't open
- ❌ Inconsistent file compatibility
- 😤 Requires review before using app
- 📱 Compatibility issues with iOS updates
- 🔄 Confusing sharing/import workflow
- 📢 Excessive ads (in earlier versions)
- 🚫 No functionality in recent versions
- ⚠️ Suspicious clipboard access behavior
- 🔐 Security concerns mentioned by users

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App fails to open files from Files app
- JSON files display blank
- XML files not rendering properly
- App crashes or won't launch
- Incompatibility with iOS 14 and iOS 16
- Text files cannot be opened
- Help screen appears instead of file content
- No response when sharing files to app

**Most requested features**

- Search/find function within documents
- File editing capabilities
- Remove ads or ad-free option
- Support for action extensions
- Better file import options
- Plain English display instead of code format
- Export functionality

## Recent user reviews (10 of 86)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mytextviewer/id1272975241/reviews.md

### 2/5 — I’m totally lost

*2025-04-08, version 1.3*

Interesting

### 5/5 — Idk

*2025-01-08*

I'm going to test this some more

### 2/5 — Good but…

*2024-11-25, version 1.3*

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

### 5/5 — Perfect app for multi format readers

*2024-11-09*

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 !

### 5/5 — Sheawhore

*2024-07-13, version 1.3*

How do u get to see the results  in plain English not code

### 5/5 — 1

*2024-05-27, version 1.3*

Awesome  recommended

### 1/5 — Can’t open/view XML files

*2024-03-16*

There isn’t a single app on iOS that can display XML data.

### 5/5 — Ottima

*2023-11-12, version 1.3*

Perfetta per dare una lettura a diversi tipi di file

### 1/5 — txt file

*2023-08-15*

Cannot open this file from app store

### 2/5 — What??

*2023-07-30*

For the life of me I cannot figure out how to open this app.

## Frequently asked questions about myTextViewer

### What kind of files can I open with myTextViewer?

myTextViewer allows you to open any text, code, or log file. It is designed to handle various file formats that might not be supported by default viewers on your device, including common source code formats like Python, C#, YAML, and JSON.

### Does the app offer syntax highlighting?

Yes, the app provides professional syntax highlighting for most common file and source code formats. This feature helps in easily reading and understanding code and log files by color-coding different elements.

### Is myTextViewer free to use?

Based on the provided information, myTextViewer is a free application. It does not have in-app purchases or advertisements, indicating a completely free user experience.

### How do I open a file with myTextViewer?

Opening a file is simple. You can click on a file from your downloads or Files app, or select an attachment from an email. Then, use the Share option and choose myTextViewer as the target app to view your file instantly.

### What are the viewing options available?

myTextViewer offers customizable viewing options to enhance readability. You can choose between light and dark text viewing themes and also choose to show or hide line numbers, which is particularly useful for code and log analysis.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.2 — 2026-01-25

Bug fixes for a smoother experience.

### 2.1 — 2026-01-19

Bug fixes and performance updates.

### 2.0 — 2025-09-20

View and managed previous opened files
Search in text files

Thanks for providing feedback!

### 1.3 — 2023-03-22

This update includes important bug fixes and performance improvements to make your experience even better.

Thank you for using myTextViewer!

### 1.2 — 2021-09-13

iOS 14 updates

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| --- | --- | --- | --- |
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