Best Simple_TextEdit alternatives: apps like Simple_TextEdit

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Updated November 2026

Simple_TextEdit

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Simple_TextEdit is great, but it's not the only option. Explore 10+ similar apps for iPhone and iPad, each reviewed and rated by real users. Find free alternatives, premium upgrades, and hidden gems.

Top Alternatives to Simple_TextEdit

#1

Text Editor - HTML Code Editor by Rajalben Vavadiya

Text, Coding, SSH, SFTP, Web

Editor's Choice

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5.0(1 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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Edit and view text files, including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, directly on your device. This tool supports rich text editing and allows you to easily share your files.

#2

JSON Utilities by ElamParithi Arul

Easy Tools to Manipulate JSON

Strong Contender

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0.0(0 ratings)

Free

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This minimalist editor transforms complex JSON into readable code with a distraction-free interface. It offers real-time validation, one-click formatting, and effortless string manipulation, working completely offline across multiple Apple platforms.

#3

JSON Editor Mobile by VDT LABS S.R.L.

Worth Considering

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3.9(12 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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This application allows users to create, visualize, modify, and validate JSON data. It offers both outline and text modes for editing, with features like syntax coloring, auto-indentation, and find/replace functionality. Premium features, including saving documents, are available via a one-time in-app purchase.

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Edit Text file In Advance Tool

A simple and fast text editor for iOS that works offline, prioritizing user privacy by keeping all data local. It offers automatic resizing for notes and a stable editing experience.

Simple notepad interfaceAutomatic note resizingOffline functionality

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Simple, elegant text editor

A straightforward text editor for iPhone and iPad, allowing direct creation and editing of files in iCloud. It offers advanced controls for line endings and character encoding, ideal for quick edits of code or data on the go.

Direct file creation and editingiCloud integrationLine ending control

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Text Editor: TXT & HTML Viewer

Text Editor: TXT & HTML Viewer

Text Editor: TXT & HTML Viewer

Plain & Rich Text File Editor

Edit text files, including plain text, RTF, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, directly on your device or cloud storage. Offers rich text editing, multiple file tabs, and dark mode. A subscription unlocks advanced features and unlimited usage.

Browse and edit text filesCloud storage integrationSupports TXT, RTF, HTML, CSS, JS

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Runestone Text Editor

Runestone Text Editor

Runestone Text Editor

Edit plain text and code

A powerful plain text and code editor for iPhone and iPad. Offers syntax highlighting, line numbers, find and replace, and extensive customization options for developers and writers.

Syntax highlighting for many languagesCustomizable themes and fontsAdvanced find and replace

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Enchanted Developers Only

Enchanted Developers Only

Developer tool for LLMs

This application allows LLM researchers to interact with self-hosted models through a chat interface. It supports the Ollama API and its ecosystem, enabling users to test prompts and switch between models with conversation context. The app also provides nicely formatted output for Markdown elements like tables, lists, and code.

Chat with self-hosted LLMsSupports Ollama APIConversation context

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Textastic Code Editor

Textastic Code Editor

Textastic Code Editor

Text, Coding, SFTP Client, SSH

A powerful text and code editor for mobile devices, offering syntax highlighting for over 80 languages, code completion, and formatting tools. It allows connection to various servers and cloud storage for seamless file management and editing.

Syntax highlighting for 80+ languagesSFTP, FTP, WebDAV, and Dropbox clientBuilt-in SSH terminal

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SSH Client - Secure ShellFish

SSH Client - Secure ShellFish

SSH Client - Secure ShellFish

Terminal, Files & Finder

This app provides a fast SSH terminal and remote file access, seamlessly integrating your SSH servers with your iOS device. It offers advanced text editing gestures, drag-and-drop file management, and built-in tmux support for persistent sessions. Access your server's file system directly within the Files app and automate transfers via Shortcuts.

Lightning fast SSH terminalRemote file access and managementStandard and custom text editing gestures

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