Subtext

Subtext

Simple, elegant text editor

79 ratings
95 reviews
Free

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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.

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

1.2.7

August 27, 2026

- Fixed a crash that could occur when rotating or resizing large documents - Added Deselect option when the whole document is selected - Added support for additional text file encodings

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Charts

Top Free

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Developer Tools

This app dropped -4 positions in Developer Tools chart.

Last updated on September 18, 2026.

User reviews

Great, But Recent Updates Broke It

This is a great basic text editor. No fancy features, no unnecessary bloat, and no price tag. It's perfect for editing plain text! However, something changed after a recent update. For some unknown reason, the "Recent" tab now displays everything single file available in Apple Files. Text files, images, everything. Maybe it's always been this way and I never noticed. Regardless, I now have 260 files listed when there should only be maybe 10, and any files I add or modify in Apple Files becomes the latest one in Subtext, too. It kind of defeats the purpose of the Recents tabโ€ฆ Otherwise, it's been treating me very well!
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Awesome - but missing something

absolutely incredible feel and look, but personally whatโ€™s stops me using it more is that there is no syntax highlighting for code, that feature would be incredible and would make me use it more. Also think that the option for Vim Motions would make the keyboard experience so much nicer but overall love the app. thank you for your amazing work
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Simple Text Editor

I wanted a simple text editor so I could edit text files in the Files app. It works as intended and meets my needs.

Perfect

This is exactly what I need and no more. What wonderful minimalism.

a must for ios

a must to compensate ios Files app deficiency. ty sir ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ™๐Ÿป๐Ÿ™๐Ÿป๐Ÿ™๐Ÿป๐Ÿ™๐Ÿป๐Ÿ™๐Ÿป
just a comment to improve it even better: i wish to edit nontext files without changing them to text file
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got your kind reply
great thanx and looking forward the PERFECT 1.2.5 version ๐Ÿคฉ๐Ÿคฉ๐Ÿคฉ๐Ÿคฉ๐Ÿคฉ

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User experience

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Reported Bugs

11 issues

Fails to save work

Bug

Jumps to top of document on blank lines

Bug

Poor network behavior leading to data corruption

Bug

Cannot open or create new text files

Bug

Error when saving to network drive

Bug

Cannot edit .tex files without renaming

Bug

Chinese input method errors

Bug

Random capitalization after paste

Bug

Large text files cause errors

Bug

File saving issues, creates extra copies

Bug

Bug when using Chinese input method with delete key

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Requested Features

20 requests

Add 'Unselect all' option

Feature

Add 'Replace all' function

Feature

Add font size settings

Feature

Add tab key

Feature

Allow editing of non-text files

Feature

Improve network drive handling

Feature

Option to disable auto-save

Feature

Add highlighter

Feature

Add character count

Feature

Add JetBrains Mono font

Feature

Add 'reopen last file' option

Feature

Add widget support

Feature

Add highlighting

Feature

Add font and background color settings

Feature

Add distraction-free mode

Feature

Add swipe to close gesture

Feature

Option to release focus for collapsing skb

Feature

Fix Chinese input method bugs

Feature

Allow editing of files with arbitrary extensions

Feature

Add Chinese input method bug fixes

Feature

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.