Subtext

Subtext

Simple, elegant text editor

73 ratings
85 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

1.2.4

May 30, 2026

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

Charts

Top Free

๐Ÿ“ˆย 93+7

Developer Tools

This app rose +7 positions in Developer Tools chart.

Last updated on August 8, 2026.

User reviews

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.

You will lose your work

How am I supposed to review this? It is, in fact, the only .txt editor on the app store without an insane price tag, or clearly unneeded fluff added. But three times now, it has failed to save my work, and Iโ€™ve lost what I was working on. Itโ€™s not a crash, the app doesnโ€™t close, it just randomly decides everything you typed in the last 20 minutes never happened. Thereโ€™s no way to communicate with the developer, to try and figure out whatโ€™s happening, or how to fix it. So - my first review.
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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

Excellent text editor

Subtext is ideal for me as a text editor. Simple interface, line numbers, line wrap or not, encoding choices. It shows in the share sheet.

Subtext is a terrific editor, no ads, completely free.

Danke fรผr diese App

Ich kann damit meine .txt Datei erstellen und meine ganze .js erstellen und bearbeiten fรผr meine Browser die ich immer brauche. Ein muss auf jede iPhone den ich in Zukunft benutzen werden groรŸen Dank an den Entwickler ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿป weiter so ๐Ÿ˜‡

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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.