Subtext

Subtext

Simple, elegant text editor

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81 reviews
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A straightforward text editor for iPhone and iPad, allowing direct creation and editing of files within iCloud. It offers advanced controls for line endings and character encoding, ideal for on-the-go code or data file modifications.

Direct iCloud file editing
No import/export required
Line ending control
Character set encoding control
Quick edits for code and data
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What's New in Subtext

1.2.4

May 30, 2026

- Updated for iOS 26 and Liquid Glass - Fixed crash when typing punctuation at the start of a document

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Top Free

The app has maintained its position at 93 recently.

Last updated on July 19, 2026.

User reviews

Danke für diese App

Ich kann damit meine .txt Datei erstellen und meine ganze .js erstellen und bearbeiten für meine Browser die ich immer brauche. Ein muss auf jede iPhone den ich in Zukunft benutzen werden großen Dank an den Entwickler 🙏🏻 weiter so 😇

Super!

Wirklich perfekt wenn man zum Beispiel ein Text in den Dateien speichert. Man konnte es bis jetzt nicht bearbeiten. Aber diese Lücke wird von Subtext wirklich perfekt geschlossen! Mega. Bin kein bot btw✌️

Great, needs one feature

Love this app. But after using “Select all” it is difficult to unselect the selection. It would be great if the developer would add a “Unselect all” to the app. Otherwise it works great.

Simple, brilliant

I’ve tried a lot of text editors and this is the best – does more than many much more bloated apps

Very Bad Failure Mode on Network

I really do love this app, but it's unfortunately difficult to recommend at the moment because it fails very badly on network drives. It autosaves rather than giving you control over writes, so you can get non-atomic updates and data corruption. If your backend is locally cached this works great, but alas, I often use it to update network files and it bombs giving me the choice to leave the file in a corrupt state or continue to edit which will then soon result in the error reappearing. It's a lovely UI but this really needs more sensible behaviour; only update when the close button is tapped and provide a button to revert to the previous state of the file when opened. Only save locally to the app's state in the interim. i pray this will be remedied soon so I can go back to giving this the 5 stars it deserves!
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FAQ

What does Subtext do?

Subtext is a simple and elegant text editor designed for iPhone and iPad. It allows users to create and edit text files directly on their device or within iCloud without the need for importing or exporting.

What are the key features of Subtext?

Key features include direct editing of files within iCloud, eliminating import/export steps. It also offers advanced controls for line ending types and character set encoding, making it suitable for technical users.

Is Subtext free to use?

Yes, Subtext is a free application. The provided information indicates it does not have in-app purchases or advertisements, suggesting a completely free user experience.

What devices is Subtext compatible with?

Subtext is designed for Apple devices, specifically compatible with iPhone and iPad. It leverages iCloud for file management, suggesting integration with the Apple ecosystem.

Who would find Subtext useful?

This app is perfect for users who need to make quick edits to code or data files while on the go. Its simplicity and direct iCloud integration make it ideal for developers or anyone managing text-based files on their mobile devices.