# Text Stats — Helps you write better

> Text analysis tool for word count, readability, and writing habit identification. (iPhone/iPad app by Optional Slf.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-stats/id1373463793 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Optional Slf](https://appshunter.io/developer/1071156347)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 9 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2018-06-19
- Data updated: 2026-06-08
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-stats/id1373463793/reviews.md

## What is Text Stats?

Text Stats analyses the text and produces lots of information. The basic stats are word and character count. It also uses the Flesch-Kincade equation to give you a reading ease score (The higher the better). There is an optional section about bad habits. This flags excessive exclaimations! So you can tone it down a bit. It also flags sentences that start with 'So', which should be looked into.
 
Additional sections are produced for difficult words (four or more syllables) and difficult sentences. These are the top 10 most difficult sentences to parse according to the Flesch-Kincade equation.

There is also a little icon at the top to send the text to other apps. Text Stats is also an Action Extension, so in other writing apps you can easily pass the data to this app and get some stats without leaving your favorite text editor. When you press the little arrow leaving the box (the share action icon), you will need to enable Text Stats (it is probably under 'more') in the menu. Then you'll get a pop-up window with your text's stats.

## Key features

- Word and character count
- Flesch-Kincade reading ease score
- Bad writing habit detection
- Difficult word and sentence identification
- Share extension for other apps
- Action Extension integration

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-stats/id1373463793/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great

*2020-10-27*

Wish there is more like analysis like plagiarism, but great app, I’m a college student so this helps a lot

### 4/5 — One Thing Well

*2019-03-23*

This is what a good iOS app should look like, laser focused on a single task. The Action Extension that means it’s two taps away in most apps makes it even better.

I’ve just a couple of suggestions. It would be good if the results were easier to copy. And it would be perfect if the results in the app could be tapped to highlight bad habits, difficult words and sentences it finds.

(Reading ease: 84.1 Easy to read. Conversational English for consumers.)

## Frequently asked questions about Text Stats

### What is Text Stats?

Text Stats is a paid productivity app that analyzes your written text to provide detailed statistics. It helps you improve your writing by offering insights into readability, word count, and common writing pitfalls.

### How does Text Stats calculate readability?

Text Stats uses the Flesch-Kincade equation to provide a reading ease score. A higher score indicates that the text is easier to understand.

### Does Text Stats identify common writing errors?

Yes, Text Stats flags writing habits such as excessive exclamation points and sentences starting with 'So'. It also identifies difficult words (four or more syllables) and the top 10 most difficult sentences to parse.

### Can I use Text Stats with other writing apps?

Yes, Text Stats is an Action Extension. This allows you to easily send text from other writing apps to Text Stats for analysis without leaving your current editor.

### What devices does Text Stats support?

Text Stats is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### What is the price of Text Stats?

Text Stats is a paid app priced at $0.99.

### How often is Text Stats updated?

The latest version, 1.4.2, was last updated on March 13, 2025. Updates typically occur to improve functionality and add new features.

### What is the age rating for Text Stats?

Text Stats has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4.2 — 2025-03-13

Updated to take advantage of all the new features

### 1.4.1 — 2022-01-13

Fixed a bug when the action sheet would hang if no text could be found.

### 1.4 — 2020-09-12

All the text analytics found in the app and action sheet are now available in Shortcuts.app

Add TextStats into your workflow as part of an automated shortcut.

### 1.3 — 2020-04-15

Add iPad Pointer Support, a 'clear results' and 'Analyze' button, a activity thinker for large text analysis and general bug fixes.

### 1.2.2 — 2019-09-17

Fixing potential dark mode issue and added icons at better resolutions for the iPad.

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