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Plain Text Editor

Plain Text Editor

Simple notepad

11 ratings
87 reviews
#106 in paid Productivity
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$5.00

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Released
October 25, 2022
Updated
April 26, 2026

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Developer

Sindre Sorhus
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About

A minimalist text editor focused on pure writing without any formatting options. It allows editing of standard plain text files and includes features like word count and a unique 'brain dump' mode for focused writing.

✓No formatting, just text
✓Edit .txt, .csv, .md files
✓Optimal line spacing
✓Word count
✓Brain dump mode
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What's New in Plain Text Editor

1.9.0

April 26, 2026

- The app now requires iOS 26.

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Top Paid

📉 106-17

Productivity

This app dropped -17 positions in Productivity chart.

Last updated on October 28, 2026.

User reviews

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THANK YOU!

Hey Apple, was this so hard?
RRoyalstream

It does nothing, which is perfect.

It is crazy how hard it is to find an app for iOS that will take my text and not apply formatting to it.
Plain text editor saves the day, by doing nothing. Not mangling my text, not applying formatting, not replacing my 2 dashes with an emdash, not carrying over a font or font size that I didn’t want.

Perfect simplicity.
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SCSlim chedda

straight-up perfection

literally nothing more I could ask for… beautifully plain, fully-featured, reliable.
Cchel-c.fox

Thank you!!

Hey Apple, was this so hard to do?
RRoyalstream

Strips out everything - and thtat’s good

This is how I use it: Paste in text that’s formatted with stuff I don’t want and bingo, it’s beautiful plain text. Highlight, copy, and use elsewhere. OK, there are other apps for Mac OS, but for iOS not so much - and it syncs everywhere - so this is my choice.
SStickershock
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FAQ

What kind of files can I edit with this app?

This app is designed to edit any plain text file. This includes common formats like .txt, .csv, and .md files. It focuses on pure text without any rich formatting.

What is 'Brain Dump Mode'?

Brain Dump Mode is a unique feature that allows you to write without the ability to delete or edit. This is intended to help users focus solely on generating content without getting sidetracked by editing or perfectionism.

Can this app handle very large files?

No, this app is optimized for writing and is not designed to handle huge files. For such large files, it is recommended to use a dedicated code editor.

Is this app free to use?

Yes, the application is free to use. It does not have any in-app purchases or advertisements, offering a completely free and uninterrupted writing experience.

What are the limitations of this app?

Due to iOS limitations, the app does not have the ability to print. Additionally, the Brain Dump mode may not function correctly with certain Asian languages.