Best apps like Text Editing

10+ similar apps compared and reviewed

3.8 avg rating
6 free apps
Updated July 2026

Text Editing is great, but it's not the only option. Explore 10+ similar apps for iPhone and iPad, each reviewed and rated by real users. Find free alternatives, premium upgrades, and hidden gems.

Top Alternatives to Text Editing

Visual File Editor#3

Visual File Editor by Tevon Wallace

A must have source code editor
Worth Considering
🛠️ Developer Tools
4.6(19 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Edit various file types, including source code and PDFs, with advanced search and import/export capabilities. Optimized for iPadOS with keyboard support to enhance productivity.

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Runestone Text Editor
Runestone Text Editor
Runestone Text Editor
Edit plain text and code
Free
$4.99 | 100% OFF

A powerful plain text and code editor for iPhone and iPad. Offers syntax highlighting, line numbers, find and replace, and extensive customization options for developers and writers.

Syntax highlighting for many languagesCustomizable themes and fontsAdvanced find and replace
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MermaidEditor
MermaidEditor
MermaidEditor
Write diagram on all devices
$3.99

Create and edit diagrams and charts using mermaid-js syntax with real-time preview. Export your creations as PNG or SVG files and share them across all your Apple devices.

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iCodeEditor
iCodeEditor
iCodeEditor
The ultra small code editor.
$19.99

This app is a compact and powerful code editor and file manager. It allows for parallel file editing with diff operations, direct execution of Ruby and Lua code, and efficient file organization. It also offers advanced searching and navigation features for source code and documents.

Parallel file editing with diffDirect Ruby and Lua code executionFast indexing and searching of code
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JSON Editor Mobile
JSON Editor Mobile
JSON Editor Mobile
by VDT LABS S.R.L.
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This application allows users to create, visualize, modify, and validate JSON data. It offers both outline and text modes for editing, with features like syntax coloring, auto-indentation, and find/replace functionality. Premium features, including saving documents, are available via a one-time in-app purchase.

View and edit JSON in outline or text modesError-proof manipulation in outline modeSyntax coloring and auto-indentation in text mode
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JavaScript Editor - Js Editor
JavaScript Editor - Js Editor
JavaScript Editor - Js Editor
Effortlessly code on-the-go
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This app provides a user-friendly platform for creating, editing, and saving JavaScript files directly on your mobile device. It offers essential features like import, export, and syntax highlighting, making it suitable for students and developers alike to manage their code on the go.

Create and edit JavaScript filesImport and export codeSyntax highlighting
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HTML Editor +
HTML Editor +
HTML Editor +
by Yan Kin LEUNG
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This app allows users to write, preview, and share HTML code directly on their iOS devices. It offers real-time rendering and flexible viewing options, making it ideal for learning, prototyping, or coding on the go.

Real-time HTML previewSplit view and fullscreen modesOne-tap code sharing
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iHTML Compiler
iHTML Compiler
iHTML Compiler
INSTANT HTML COMPILER
$0.99
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This tool allows for instant HTML compilation with a single tap. It features coding colors, auto-save, a zoomable viewer, and the ability to open links in a browser. Users can easily add images and adjust the layout for flexible viewing.

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