# Text Editor: PWEditor Next — Cloud File Editing

> Cloud-ready text editor with AI features and multi-storage support. (iPhone/iPad app by Masatsugu Futamata.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-editor-pweditor-next/id6502271040 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Masatsugu Futamata](https://appshunter.io/developer/811683756)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.4 · 132 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish
- Released: 2024-05-10
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-editor-pweditor-next/id6502271040/reviews.md

## What is Text Editor?

PWEditor Next is a powerful coding-oriented text editor for files across multiple storage services.

It supports local files, iCloud Drive, Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, Box, and FTP.

Edit source code and text files, preview HTML and Markdown, search across multiple files, and use Apple Intelligence—all in one app.

■ Main Features Available for Free

Basic text editing and file access are free.

You can open, edit, and save text files on all supported storage services for free.

Free features include:

・Text editing with syntax highlighting and line numbers
・Search and replace
・Extended keyboard for symbol input and cursor movement
・File and directory name search
・Cross-file search within a directory
・Preview for supported file formats
・Up to 2 tabs
・Split view for local files and iCloud Drive
・AI features for local files and iCloud Drive
・Basic file management

■ Split View & Real-Time Preview

Display two panes side by side to edit files while previewing changes in real time.

Supported formats:

・Markdown
・Mermaid
・AsciiDoc
・HTML
・PlantUML

Split view is free with local files and iCloud Drive. Other storage services require the Pro plan.

■ HTML Preview

For local files and iCloud Drive, HTML preview can load CSS, images, and JavaScript using relative paths.

HTML changes are reflected before saving. Changes to external CSS and JavaScript are reflected after saving.

■ AI Features

Use Apple Intelligence for summarization, rewriting, and translation.

AI results can be displayed side by side with the original text for comparison and editing.

※ Available only on devices that support Apple Intelligence.

■ Text Editing

・Character encoding and line ending display
・Line and character counts
・Line numbers
・Invisible characters
・Syntax highlighting
・Auto indentation
・Search and replace
・Cursor keys
・Extended keyboard for numbers and symbols

■ Search Features

Search within files, file and directory names, or multiple files in a directory.

Options include case sensitivity, whole-word matching, and regular expressions. Cross-file search also supports file extension filters.

Open matching files directly from the search results.

■ Supported Preview Formats

・HTML
・Markdown
・Mermaid
・AsciiDoc
・PlantUML
・PDF
・Images

■ Supported Storage

・Local files
・iCloud Drive
・Google Drive
・Dropbox
・OneDrive
・Box
・FTP

Basic viewing, editing, and saving on all supported storage services are free.

■ File Management

Create, delete, rename, copy, and move files and directories.

Recently used files and Favorites provide quick access to frequently used files and folders.

※ Available operations vary by storage service.

■ File Export

Export edited files to another storage service or folder.

Export from local files and iCloud Drive is free. Other storage services require the Pro plan.

■ Automatic Backup & Restore

Files can be automatically backed up before saving or restoring.

Backup history:

・Up to 500 KB: 5 versions
・Over 500 KB: 3 versions

Backups can be previewed, restored, or saved as separate files.

■ Pro Plan

Basic text editing on all supported storage services is free.

The Pro plan removes ads and unlocks:

・3 or more tabs
・Split view on external storage services
・AI features on external storage services
・File export from external storage services
・File and directory copy/move on external storage services
・Future advanced features

■ About Google Drive

Due to Google Drive specifications, available features may differ between files created with PWEditor Next and files selected using “Add from Drive.”

■ Settings

・Languages: Japanese / English / Spanish / Chinese
・Themes: Light / Dark

PWEditor Next also supports shared links from cloud storage services.

Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA)
https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- AI summarization, rewriting, and translation
- Multi-tab editing
- Two-pane side-by-side view
- Syntax highlighting
- Support for multiple cloud storage services
- File management and export
- Automatic backup and history restore

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro (Monthly) | $1.99 | per month |
| Pro (Yearly) | $11.99 | per year |
| Ad-Free (Yearly) | $5.99 | per year |
| Ad-Free (Monthly) | $0.99 | per month |


## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-editor-pweditor-next/id6502271040/reviews.md

### 1/5 — まったく使えません

*2025-12-14, version 1.13.0*

設定ボタンをたっぷしても設定が開かず、クラウドへのアクセスもできなければ、ローカルファイルを開くこともできない。
これでどうやって使えと言うのか。

### 5/5 — 久々のバージョンアップ

*2024-07-05, version 1.0.1*

PWEditor2ありがとうございます。
入力部分が広く使えて、長文にも対応できるのでPWEditor1から使ってます。

で、「最後の行」なんですが、見た目は真っ白で広く使えるように見えたんですが、

使えません。

ここは使えるように改善をお願いしたいです。

あとは部分は、おいおいでいいんですがw

## Frequently asked questions about Text Editor

### What are the AI features in PWEditor Next?

PWEditor Next supports AI summarization, rewriting, and translation using Apple Intelligence. These AI-generated results are displayed in a two-pane view, allowing for easy comparison and editing against the original text. These features are available on devices that support Apple Intelligence.

### Does PWEditor Next support multiple files at once?

Yes, PWEditor Next supports editing files with multiple tabs, allowing you to open and switch between several files simultaneously. It also offers a two-pane view to display and edit two files side-by-side within a single tab.

### What cloud storage services does PWEditor Next integrate with?

PWEditor Next supports integration with iCloud Drive, Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, Box, and FTP, in addition to local files. Some advanced features may vary depending on the specific storage service used.

### How does PWEditor Next handle backups?

The app automatically backs up current content before saving or restoring from history. Backup history is saved for up to 5 generations for files under 500KB and up to 3 generations for larger files, allowing you to review content before restoring.

### What are the differences between the free and Pro plans?

The Pro plan removes ads and unlocks advanced features such as multi-tab editing beyond 3 tabs, two-pane view for most cloud services, AI features for most cloud services, file export to most cloud services, and advanced file management on most cloud services.

### Does PWEditor Next have ads?

Yes, PWEditor Next contains advertisements. Users can remove ads and access additional features by subscribing to the Ad-Free or Pro plans.

### What devices is PWEditor Next available on?

PWEditor Next is available on iPhone and iPad. While it can be used on iPhone, editing is more comfortable on larger screens like the iPad.

### How often is PWEditor Next updated?

The latest version of PWEditor Next is 2.4.0, last updated on June 22, 2026. This indicates a recent update and ongoing development for the application.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.21.1 — 2026-08-23

・Improved performance when displaying and editing large files.
・Improved cursor and screen behavior when moving to the beginning or end of a file and when saving.
・Improved the stability of syntax highlighting.
・Fixed an issue where "Write a Review" was not displayed.
・Fixed an issue where the app could not recover after restarting if it crashed while opening a file.

### 2.21.0 — 2026-08-18

Added support for importing font files (TTF/OTF) for use in the editor.

### 2.20.0 — 2026-08-16

Added support for displaying a table of contents and jumping to headings in Markdown files.
Long-press a tab and select “Show Table of Contents” to quickly move to a heading from the heading list.
Added horizontal and vertical cursor guides to the file editor. Each guide can be turned on or off individually in Settings.

### 2.19.0 — 2026-08-15

Added a regular expression shortcut bar to file/directory name search and cross-file search for easier regex input.
When the last tab is closed in the file editor, the file list for the last-used storage is now displayed.
You can now change the character encoding and line ending format of files.
You can now copy directories in iCloud.
Added a shortcut bar for Markdown files, making it easier to insert headings, bold text, links, and more.
Improved the symbol input bar by allowing the number keys to be collapsed.
Improved Undo/Redo behavior when editing files. Consecutive symbol input and line breaks can now be undone and redone in more appropriate operation units.

### 2.18.0 — 2026-08-14

You can now navigate directly to a directory from the breadcrumb list.
You can now search only within selected text when searching within a file.
A shortcut bar for entering regular expressions is now displayed when using regular expression search and replace.
Replace operations can now be undone and redone.
Improved the display performance of the file editor when line numbers are shown.

## Apps similar to Text Editor

| App | Rating | Price | Category |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Plain Text Editor - PlainText](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plain-text-editor-plaintext/id1543131659) | 3.0 (2) | Free | Utilities |
| [TXT格式助手](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/txt/id6473817656) | — | Free | Utilities |
| [Edhita: Text Editor](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/edhita-text-editor/id398896655) | 3.5 (22) | Free | Utilities |
| [Plain Editor for .txt](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plain-editor-for-txt/id6670698047) | — | $0.99 | Utilities |
| [Negi - フルアクセス断固拒否の日本語キーボードアプリ](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/negi/id6760378403) | — | Free | Utilities |
| [Jedit Lite](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jedit-lite/id1602797097) | — | Free | Utilities |

## More apps by Masatsugu Futamata

- [PWhub - Githubのリポジトリ情報などを閲覧、編集するアプリ](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pwhub-github/id1033535679)
- [Text editor-PWEditor](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-editor-pweditor/id1088572314)
- [Quick List:Fast Shopping&Tasks](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quick-listfast-shopping-and-tasks/id6741035389)

All apps by Masatsugu Futamata: https://appshunter.io/developer/811683756

---

*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-25.*