Subtext

Subtext

Simple, elegant text editor

77 ratings
93 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

1.2.6

August 22, 2026

- Documents on network drives now use a manual save flow - Fixed keyboard tracking issues on iPad - Fixed crashes and improved overall stability

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Charts

Top Free

๐Ÿ“ˆย 71+3

Developer Tools

This app rose +3 positions in Developer Tools chart.

Last updated on August 28, 2026.

User reviews

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.

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

Response from developer

Thanks for the great review! I've added support for all file types in version 1.2.5

One flaw

Subtext is a perfect example of a developer successfully coding a slim, efficient, easy to use, and very popular text editor. UPDATE: minus two stars - no way to copy/paste without line numbers.

Perfect for all text editing

I used this to quickly edit small CSS and JavaScript files too. Despite the small size this is the best simple text edit app by far. Tried 3 other apps today and deleted them all to return to Subtext. Donโ€™t bother with others, this is what you want.

Response from developer

Thanks so much for the great review!

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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

Bug
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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.