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SimpleEdit

SimpleEdit

A super simple text editor

22 ratings
29 reviews
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Free
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Released
January 2, 2019
Updated
September 23, 2025

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Developer

Jamie Froggatt
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About

This is a straightforward plain text editor that allows you to open and edit various text files. It offers a view-only mode for data detection and a rewind feature to restore original file states. The app supports customization of fonts and keyboard types for a personalized editing experience.

✓Open text files from Files app
✓View-only mode with data detection
✓Rewind button to revert changes
✓Supports dark mode and multiwindow
✓Customizable font family and size
✓System font picker integration
✓Switchable native iOS keyboard types
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What's New in SimpleEdit

3.0.0

September 23, 2025

iOS 26 redesign! • New look • The editor toolbar is now customisable • Added System Settings link to Settings page

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User reviews

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Essenziale ed efficace

Un TXT editor pulito e diretto. Attualmente, la migliore scelta.
ZzioRos

A Go-To txt editor

Does what its name implies. Simple tex file editing.

(Apple’s iOS 18 Files.app can be annoying with all the Authentication dialogs tho..)
EEssEmmnyc

Simple but effective

I was about to give up in finding an app exactly like this: hella simple, ability to open any text file and markdown from the Files app and ability to create new text files from the app and save them in files, even outside the app (I sync a 150GB folder of documents with Syncthing on my iPad). Moreover the app is really stable.

It’s incredible how such a simple but well realized app like this is totally free.

A request: can you implement Markdown preview? Also side to side so that like on the left I can still edit the markdown, while on the right I have its preview.

There’s just a strange thing: Why the initial menu for file creation is like Runestone?
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__Mr.Nobody_

Ottima

Rimuove automaticamente la formattazione, si sincronizza automaticamente con DropBox e ha il tema scuro. In più è gratis. Non si può chiedere di più
LLocojazz

App Broken

I used to love SimpleEdit. Then updates broke the app. First the curser stated jumping to the bottom of the page. Next, it's now impossible to open any saved SimpleEdit text documents. I have lost work. Its sad what’s happened to this app
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FAQ

What can I do with this text editor app?

This app allows you to open and edit plain text files directly from your device's Files app. You can also enter a view-only mode to easily detect and interact with links, phone numbers, and addresses within your text. A rewind button is available to revert files to their original state if needed.

How can I customize the editing experience?

You can personalize your editing experience by customizing the font family and size used for editing. The app integrates with the system font picker, allowing you to select from fonts installed on your device via Settings. Additionally, you can switch between various native iOS keyboard types for your typing preferences.

Is this app free to use?

The app is free to download and use, with options for in-app purchases. This model allows users to try out the core functionality for free while offering additional features or enhancements through optional purchases.

What devices is this app compatible with?

This app is designed for iOS devices and supports features like dark mode, multiwindow, and state restoration. It leverages the system's capabilities to provide a seamless experience on compatible iPhones and iPads.

Can I open any type of file?

The app is primarily designed for opening plain text files encoded in UTF8. It can also open compatible data files in the same format. While it excels at text editing, it is not intended for binary files or complex document formats.