# Text editor-PWEditor — For source code, HTML and text

> iOS text editor for source code, HTML, and general text with cloud integration. (iPhone/iPad app by Masatsugu Futamata.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-editor-pweditor/id1088572314 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Masatsugu Futamata](https://appshunter.io/developer/811683756)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.88/5 from 113 App Store ratings · 42 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.6 · 80 MB
- Languages: English, Japanese
- Released: 2016-03-04
- Data updated: 2026-07-04
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-editor-pweditor/id1088572314/reviews.md

## What is Text editor?

A text editor optimized for source code editing on iPhone and iPad.
In addition to source code, it supports editing of HTML, Markdown, notes, and various other text formats.

■ Online Compilation

Compile your code by integrating with an online compiler.

Powered by Sphere Engine
A Sphere Engine account is required
Supported languages vary — please refer to the official website
https://sphere-engine.com/
■ Editor Features
Syntax highlighting
Symbol input and cursor control pad (toggleable)
Undo / Redo (iPhone supported)
Line numbers
Search and replace
Character / line count display (toggleable)
Multiple file editing
Invisible character display (line breaks, tabs, spaces)
■ File Management
File / directory listing
Create / delete / copy / move
View file details (path, size, creation date, etc.)
Local grep search
■ Cloud Integration

Requires an account for each service

iCloud
Dropbox
Google Drive
OneDrive
Box

Google Drive is currently available only to a limited number of users

■ Other Features
HTML / Markdown preview
Font customization (type and size)
FTP support
Image / PDF viewer

Feedback and feature requests are always welcome.
Follow development updates on X (Twitter): @devpweditor
Contact: devpweditor@gmail.com

## Key features

- Syntax highlighting
- Symbol input and cursor pads
- Undo/Redo functionality
- Line number display
- Search and replace
- Cloud storage integration
- HTML/Markdown preview

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hide ads | $0.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 42)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-editor-pweditor/id1088572314/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Very very good

*2022-10-18, version 3.0.5*

The only negative is that seems to not be updated.  I don’t any more features. Just trying to stay current with Apple is almost a full time job. I would buy this app for $5 to turn off the ads.

### 1/5 — How?

*2022-10-07, version 3.0.5*

How in the world do you use this thing? I tried so many times and I cannot even make a single font! Please tell me how to use

### 3/5 — Text edit ok but…

*2021-08-01, version 3.0.5*

It will edit text just fine but when I edited an include .txt file, it did not encode UTF-8 or the line ending was not UNIX (LF),  the ‘JavaScript include’ stopped working.

### 1/5 — Font size always 1 pixel! Nothing shows.

*2021-05-20*

When I create or edit a file, I can see on the status line that my text is entered, I see the number of characters and lines, but nothing shows. I change fonts and their sizes in Settings, but the size ALWAYS reverts to 1 pixel. In the upper left corner one can see a single pixel moving as you type, it appears that all the input goes there...

### 1/5 — Can't export files in any way. Files are stuck on iPad.

*2020-12-21, version 3.0.5*

The files you save in this app don't show up in the Files app in iOS, AND the export feature in PWEditor doesn't work. Both the local and internet versions of the export feature in PWEditor don't work, even after you download the OneDrive app and sign in. PWEditor always gives an error saying "No subdirectory in directory info list". I know that; I want to save it in THIS directory, but you won't let me. PWEditor WON'T let me save files to OneDrive. And PWEditor WON'T let me export files locally. And the files saved in PWEditor don't show up in the Files app on iOS. So the files I save in PWEditor are STUCK on my iPad. On this app, the only way to get the text files off the iPad is to open the txt file, manually select all the text, copy it, paste it in an email to yourself, then open it up in a computer and copy it to Notepad. And I just use txt files for notes, I would guess that you don't want to use that method if you're coding something -- which renders all the txt files stuck on your iPad with no way to ever get them off. For programmers, this app is completely worthless. For someone like me who just uses txt files for notes, this app is mostly worthless. I'm in iOS 14. 

Also, the user should be allowed to write the contents of a file before naming and saving the file.

### 5/5 — The best test editor!

*2020-06-06*

Good for iCloud, Dropbox, OneDrive and Box users.
Currently, not working for Google Drive.

### 4/5 — ?

*2020-04-19, version 3.0.5*

How can I display my file?

### 5/5 — very nice

*2020-04-14, version 3.0.5*

loooove the app! 😺 needs some polishing but very very nice!!

### 4/5 — Please app not work with google drive.

*2020-03-09, version 3.0.5*

Lastest version does not work with gdrive any more.

### 4/5 — Almost perfect

*2019-12-13, version 3.0.5*

This is an awesome app that allows editing of text edit files. To achieve perfection, I have two wishes:

1. I wish it kept a local version of the Dropbox files. I use it for recipes and it kind of bugs that it has to be reopened and sync to Dropbox to open the file if the phone falls asleep in the middle.

2. Given it doesn’t do thing one, it’s really weird that it maintains its own file names. There are a handful of items that are capitalized on the phone, despite being lowercase on Dropbox. It should fix the names to match Dropbox. It’s extra insulting to not do that given that it doesn’t actually keep local copies of the files. It’s just weird.

## Frequently asked questions about Text editor

### What can this text editor be used for?

This app is a versatile text editor suitable for source code input, HTML, Markdown, memos, and any other text-based content on your iPhone or iPad. It provides advanced features specifically tailored for code editing.

### What are the key editing features?

Key editing features include syntax highlighting for various programming languages, dedicated symbol input and cursor movement pads on the keyboard, undo/redo functionality, line number display, search and replace capabilities, and the ability to view invisible characters.

### Does the app support cloud storage?

Yes, file operations can be seamlessly performed in cooperation with multiple cloud storage services including iCloud, Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, and Box. You will need an account for each respective cloud storage service.

### Can I compile code with this app?

Compiling code is possible in cooperation with an online compiler service called SphereEngine. A SphereEngine account is required to use this feature, and the app supports multiple languages through this integration.

### Is this app free to use?

The application is free to download and use, with in-app purchases available. Specific features or advanced functionalities might be unlocked through these purchases.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.0.6 — 2026-04-27

- Updated for the latest development environment
- Partially redesigned UI while preserving existing usability
- Internal data structure has been updated
Data migration is performed where possible, but settings may be reset in some cases
- Google Drive is currently available only to a limited number of users
(Future support is under consideration)
- The one-time purchase option for ad removal has been discontinued
Users who have already purchased it will continue to enjoy an ad-free experience

### 3.0.5 — 2018-12-28

New feature
- Supports display of invisible characters (new line, tab, half-width space, full-width space).
  * Fonts may cause the layout to collapse.
  * If you display invisible characters, it may be delayed by operation.
Bug fix
- Fix not to display unnecessary separator line when line number is not displayed.

### 3.0.4 — 2018-12-20

New feature
- Supports display of pdf file.

### 3.0.3 — 2018-12-02

New feature
- Supports display of image file.

### 3.0.2 — 2018-11-14

Bug fix
- Corrected background color and text color of tool bar.
- In the case of multiple file edit screen, even a file with character code other than UTF 8 was fixed in UTF 8 was fixed.
- Fixed a bug that character codes can not be opened in Box storage except UTF 8.

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