# PLIST Editor Mobile > Mobile property list (.plist) editor with source control friendly features. (iPhone/iPad app by VDT LABS S.R.L..) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plist-editor-mobile/id6468591462 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [VDT LABS S.R.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/567740333) - Category: Developer Tools, Utilities - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 5.00/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 16.0 · 9 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2023-10-22 - Data updated: 2026-08-25 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plist-editor-mobile/id6468591462/reviews.md ## What is PLIST Editor Mobile? PLIST Editor allows you to create, visualize, modify and save property list (.plist) documents. PLIST Editor is probably the only "source control friendly" property list editor that you can find on the market (except Xcode, of course). For all plist types (XML, Binary and OpenStep/ASCII), it maintains the order of dictionary elements and the editing capabilities are on parity with Xcode, so you don't see a difference between a file edited in PLIST Editor and one edited in Xcode. IMPORTANT: PLIST Editor is available as free to download, but there are a few features not available: i.e. Save documents, Find & Replace, Sort. In order to get the most out of the app, and to enable the aforementioned features, "Premium" is recommended to be purchased ("Premium" is a one-time in-app purchase). Core features of the app: • Open and save property list files in XML, Binary and OpenStep/ASCII format. • Cut, copy, paste, duplicate, delete and reorder elements • "Source control" friendly - the order of dictionary elements is preserved, showing them in the same order as they are defined in the file. Similarly, when the property list is written to disk, the order of items from a dictionary written to disk is the same as the one seen on screen. This is especially useful when you keep the files in a repository, because only the relevant changes will be shown when diff-ing the edited files. • Find & Replace text in the property list elements. You can choose where the Find (and Replace) will take place: in "Key" column or "Value" column or both. • Find & Replace also lets you configure where in the text to look for matches: "Contains", "Equals To", "Starts With", "Ends With" and "Regular Expression" • Sort children or siblings by key, type, value or sub-key • Edit the elements of a property list by double tapping a key or value. • Open and edit the files created using NSKeyedArchiver without any loss of information • Copy elements as Swift objects • Copy elements as JSON data, both readable and compact JSON • Copy elements as XML, Binary (Base 64 encoded) and OpenStep/ASCII plists • Embed selected elements in array or dictionary • Shift elements to left or right • Move elements up or down by pressing a row and then moving it to the desired location • Resize the columns for better readability by dragging the separator • Open and edit the files created using NSKeyedArchiver without any loss of information • Export files as JSON (compact or readable) and PLIST (XML, Binary, OpenStep/ASCII) • Option, in Settings to choose the default font, along with the font size • Option, in Settings, to enable (or disable) Auto Save • Undo & Redo • Dark mode • Portrait & landscape • Split view and slide over for iPad • Keyboard support if you have an external keyboard connected or use “Universal control” If you're also interested in the Mac version of this app visit https://vdt-labs.com/plist-editor ## Key features - Create, visualize, modify, and save .plist documents - Supports XML, Binary, and OpenStep/ASCII formats - Preserves dictionary element order for source control - Cut, copy, paste, duplicate, delete, and reorder elements - Find & Replace text within elements - Sort children or siblings by key, type, or value - Export files as JSON and PLIST formats ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Tip | $1.99 | one-time | | Premium | $4.99 | one-time | ## Chart rankings - #185 in Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store) ## Recent user reviews (4 of 4) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plist-editor-mobile/id6468591462/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Useless *2026-02-15* The application is titled "PLIST Editor" but it's impossible to save your edits without paying. Completely useless. **Developer response:** Dear user, the app is free to download and evaluate, with certain limitations (like saving a change). If you are happy with the evaluation then you may purchase the "Premium", which unlocks all the features of the app. "Premium" is a "one time purchase" (NOT a subscription), priced more than reasonable. ### 1/5 — k *2025-10-07, version 1.4* vào app còn bắt nạp tiền vào mới cho viết code nha, kh nên dùng ### 1/5 — Không cho dùng app *2025-09-26, version 1.4* Vào app k dc cũng k cho làm gì hết ### 1/5 — nhấp để chỉnh sửa *2025-07-22, version 1.4* bị lỗi là out phím ## Frequently asked questions about PLIST Editor Mobile ### What is PLIST Editor Mobile? PLIST Editor Mobile is an application designed to create, visualize, modify, and save property list (.plist) documents. It supports multiple formats and is noted for its 'source control friendly' approach to editing. ### What are the core features of PLIST Editor Mobile? Core features include opening and saving files in XML, Binary, and OpenStep/ASCII formats, cutting, copying, pasting, duplicating, deleting, and reordering elements. It also preserves dictionary order, which is beneficial for version control. ### What features are available in the free version of PLIST Editor Mobile? The free version allows users to open and edit property list files. However, features like saving documents, find & replace, and sorting are restricted in the free version. ### How can I unlock all features in PLIST Editor Mobile? To access all features, including saving documents and advanced editing tools like find & replace and sorting, you need to purchase 'Premium'. This is a one-time in-app purchase. ### Does PLIST Editor Mobile support different file formats? Yes, PLIST Editor Mobile supports property list files in XML, Binary, and OpenStep/ASCII formats. It can also open and edit files created using NSKeyedArchiver without data loss. ### Can I export files from PLIST Editor Mobile? Yes, you can export files in JSON format (both compact and readable) and as PLIST files in XML, Binary, or OpenStep/ASCII formats. ### What platforms is PLIST Editor Mobile available on? PLIST Editor Mobile is available for iPhone and iPad devices, supporting split view and slide over for iPad. ### How often is PLIST Editor Mobile updated? The app was last updated on August 25, 2024, indicating active development and support. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.4 — 2024-08-25 Improvements • Settings now has an additional option which can sort all the children of all dictionaries by key, either ascending or descending, when a document is openend or reverted. This option is available under "File Opening" section, as is titled "Sort Children of Dictionaries by Key". ――― If you enjoy PLIST Editor Mobile and find it useful, please also consider PLIST Editor, the sibling app specifically made for Mac. We constantly want to improve the quality of our apps. For any feedback, questions and ideas please contact us at plist.editor.contact@gmail.com ### 1.3 — 2024-07-27 Improvements • When dealing with a list of dictionaries, you can now specify a key whose value will be displayed as a label next to each dictionary. This makes it easy to find a particular dictionary in a large list without having to open each dictionary to see its content. To specify the key, tap and hold the parent array or dictionary and choose "Child Dictionaries Label". ――― If you enjoy PLIST Editor Mobile and find it useful, please also consider PLIST Editor, the sibling app specifically made for Mac. We constantly want to improve the quality of our apps. For any feedback, questions and ideas please contact us at plist.editor.contact@gmail.com ### 1.2 — 2024-05-16 Improvements • Custom fonts, provided by other apps to the entire system, can now be set for the table. They will be automatically available in the list presented by tapping "More → Settings → Font" ――― If you enjoy PLIST Editor Mobile and find it useful, please also consider PLIST Editor, the sibling app specifically made for Mac. We constantly want to improve the quality of our apps. For any feedback, questions and ideas please contact us at plist.editor.contact@gmail.com ### 1.1 — 2024-05-01 • Bug fixing ――― If you enjoy PLIST Editor Mobile and find it useful, please also consider PLIST Editor, the sibling app specifically made for Mac. We constantly want to improve the quality of our apps. For any feedback, questions and ideas please contact us at plist.editor.contact@gmail.com ### 1.0 — 2023-10-22 No release notes. ## Apps similar to PLIST Editor Mobile | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Json Viewer Simple](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/json-viewer-simple/id6526147266) | 5.0 (1) | Free | Developer Tools | | [Web Monitor - HTML Inspector](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/web-monitor-html-inspector/id6467556315) | 4.2 (5) | Free | Developer Tools | | [Developer AI](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/developer-ai/id6502913351) | 4.4 (8) | Free | Developer Tools | | [Simple Hex Editor: Read Bytes](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-hex-editor-read-bytes/id6504355590) | 1.0 (2) | Free | Developer Tools | | [DevPad - Developer Gadgets](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/devpad-developer-gadgets/id6444708509) | 4.6 (11) | Free | Developer Tools | | [Visual File Editor](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visual-file-editor/id1534296097) | 4.5 (25) | Free | Developer Tools | ## More apps by VDT LABS S.R.L. - [Easy CSV Editor Mobile](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/easy-csv-editor-mobile/id1634410417) - [JSON Editor Mobile](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/json-editor-mobile/id6496686132) All apps by VDT LABS S.R.L.: https://appshunter.io/developer/567740333 ## Related topics [plist editor](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/plist-editor) · [plist editor mobile](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/plist-editor-mobile) · [plist](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/plist) · [plist editor reader](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/plist-editor-reader) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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