Best Simpletext alternatives: apps like Simpletext

10+ similar apps compared and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
7 free apps
Updated November 2026

Whether you want more options like Simpletext or a completely different take on the same concept, our curated list of 10+ similar apps has you covered. Updated for 2026 with the latest ratings and comparisons.

KobCard

KobCard by KOB MARKETING

Gift Card Information Platform
4.1(395 ratings)
Free
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KobCard is a comprehensive gift card information platform that offers real-time exchange rates, price calculations, and the latest news on gift cards. It serves as a one-stop destination for individuals looking to buy, sell, or stay informed about the world of gift cards.

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Top Alternatives to Simpletext

iWriter Pro#1

iWriter Pro by Serpensoft Group

Markdown Text Editor
Editor's Choice
📊 Productivity
4.7😐(132 ratings)
$2.99
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A minimalist text editor with robust Markdown support and distraction-free writing. It offers iCloud sync, live syntax highlighting, and various export options for documents.

What We Love

  • ✨ Simple and clean interface
  • 🚀 Fast and efficient performance
  • ✍️ Distraction-free writing experience
  • 💡 Good value for money
  • 🔄 Seamless iCloud sync
  • 📂 Works well with Files app
  • ⌨️ Useful keyboard shortcuts
  • 🔍 Powerful search and replace
  • 📝 Supports Markdown and MultiMarkdown
  • 🎨 Customizable themes and fonts
  • 💡 Typewriter/focus mode
  • 📑 Table of contents for navigation
  • 📤 Multiple export formats (PDF, Word, HTML, etc.)
  • 💻 Cross-platform compatibility (iOS, Mac, Windows)
  • 🌟 Reliable and stable for long documents

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and freezes
  • 🔋 High battery consumption (iCloud sync)
  • 🐛 Data loss or corruption issues
  • 🐛 Syncing problems (iCloud, Dropbox)
  • 🐛 Exported DOCX files have restrictions
  • 🐛 Autocorrect naming confusion
  • 🐛 File renaming limitations
  • 🐛 Inconsistent list indentation
  • 🐛 Delayed response on markdown menus
  • 🐛 No syntax highlighting
  • 🐛 No direct publishing to platforms
  • 🐛 File organization mirrors Files app
  • 🐛 No split view with same file reflection speed
  • 🐛 Font compatibility issues with document names
  • 🐛 Contrast between menu and document can be jarring
uFocus#2

uFocus by Nicolas Kick

Distraction-free text editor
Strong Contender
📊 Productivity
4.7(36 ratings)
Free
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A distraction-free writing app designed for creative expression. It supports plain text files, offers advanced Markdown and Fountain syntax for various writing needs, and provides tools to enhance focus and productivity.

4.7(16 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Organize your thoughts, ideas, and tasks with an intuitive outliner. Create nested lists for groceries, projects, or anything else, and sync them across all your Apple devices. Features include widgets, dark mode, and advanced search.

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Lightweight Text Editor
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This application is designed for users who need to work with plain text files. It allows you to open any text file, organize documents into folders, and customize encoding and line endings.

Open any plain text fileCreate folders for organizationChange text encoding
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EasyEditText
EasyEditText
EasyEditText
Edit .txt files
Free

Create and edit plain text files on iOS with a comfortable and native experience. Seamlessly integrates with the Files app for access to iCloud Drive, Dropbox, and more. Offers a clean interface with features like Dark Mode and trackpad support.

Create and edit plain text filesNative Files app integrationiCloud Drive, Dropbox, Box support
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SingleFile for Safari
SingleFile for Safari
SingleFile for Safari
Save web pages faithfully
Free

This extension saves entire webpages as a single HTML file, preserving layout, images, and links for offline access. It's a faithful digital snapshot of online content, easily accessible without an internet connection.

Saves entire webpagesPreserves images, styling, and fontsCreates single HTML files
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TextEdit - Text Editor
TextEdit - Text Editor
TextEdit - Text Editor
TXT, RTF, Markdown, LaTeX & AI
Free

A fast and versatile text editor for mobile devices, offering compatibility with various file formats and editors. It provides a distraction-free writing experience with advanced formatting, organization, and sharing features.

Supports TXT, RTF, Markdown, TeX, and PDF formatsCross-device and computer syncing via iCloud/FilesDistraction-free writing interface
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Scrivener
Scrivener
Scrivener
by Literature & Latte
$23.99

This app is a comprehensive writing tool designed for long-form manuscripts. It allows users to compose text in any order, manage research materials alongside their writing, and export to various formats. It supports flexible outlining and restructuring of content.

Manuscript composition in sectionsResearch material integrationFlexible outlining and reorganization
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Superlist: To Do List & Notes
Superlist: To Do List & Notes
Superlist: To Do List & Notes
AI Meetings, Tasks & Reminders
Free

This app helps organize your work and life by capturing meeting notes, creating tasks via voice, and collaborating in real-time. It uses AI to automatically generate action items from meetings and allows task creation from various sources like Slack and emails.

AI-generated meeting notes and action itemsVoice-activated task creationReal-time collaboration on shared lists
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(465)
free with in-app purchases
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Workflowy: Note, List, Outline
Workflowy: Note, List, Outline
Workflowy: Note, List, Outline
Notes App and To Do List
Free

This app offers a distraction-free environment for capturing notes, managing tasks, and organizing complex thoughts through infinitely nestable lists. It features AI summarization, kanban boards, and real-time collaboration, syncing seamlessly across all your devices.

Infinitely nested listsAI summarization and brainstormingKanban boards for task management
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