# TextEdit - Text Editor — TXT, RTF, Plain Text, LaTeX,MD

> Versatile mobile text editor for TXT, RTF, Markdown, and LaTeX files. (iPhone/iPad app by Kairoos Solutions SL.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textedit-text-editor/id1070883678 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Kairoos Solutions SL](https://appshunter.io/developer/978066434)
- Category: Productivity, Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases (on sale, was $2.99)
- Rating: 3.70/5 from 374 App Store ratings · 159 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.4 · 282 MB
- Languages: Russian, American English, Arabic, European Spanish, Italian, German (Germany), European Portuguese, Chinese (Simplified, China), French (France), Japanese
- Released: 2016-01-08
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textedit-text-editor/id1070883678/reviews.md

## What is TextEdit?

TextEdit+ is an sleek and fast text editor for your iPad and iPhone. It's compatible with  text editors that comes with macOS (TextEdit) & MS Windows (WordPad). It also supports any RTF, TXT, Markdown, PDF or LaTeX editor like Nisus Writer, MacDown or TeXStudio.

If you don’t write all the time, then you probably don’t need a full-featured word processor, such as Microsoft Word or Apple Pages. But you still may want a flexible tool for handling text. You know what? You already have one: TextEdit+.

TextEdit+ is your white, plain, blank sheet of paper that is always with you on your iPad or iPhone. Simple but very quick, easy to use and useful. 

Also TextEdit+ can sync and share your documents across devices and your Mac or Windows computer via Files app or iCloud.

MAIN FEATURES

Multi-platform support: Mac, PC, Linux
- Open, edit, save documents created by hundreds of text editors with support for Rich Text Format files (RTF), Markdown, TeX and plain text files (TXT)

Easy to use interface. Distraction-free
- Less is more. No cluttered user interface. Just focus on your creation process not the tool.  

Faster Typing with Keyboard Extension
- Quickly move around the cursor. Quick keys for tab, forward delete, up, down, left, right, etc. Customize our extended keyboard with your own keys. 

Stay Organized 
- Easily create folders and subfolders for your projects and documents
- Personalise the cover of your folders

Easy Sharing
- Sync your documents across devices and computers and with TextEdit or Wordpad via Files app or iCloud Drive
- Email, print and open your documents from your mail or in other apps

Visual Rich Text Formatting 
- Apply format, colours and style directly in your words, sentences and paragraphs 

One Tap Formatting 
- Bold, italic, underline, line spacing, highlight, indents, subscript/superscript, alignment, lists, type size, text and paper colors, etc. 
- Syntax highlighting for Markdown and TeX documents
- Shortcuts for Markdown and TeX documents

International Typing support: 
- Over 30 languages including right to left languages like Japanese, Chinese, Arabic and Hebrew 

Instant Statistics and Counters 
- Characters, words, syllables, reading time, sentences, average word length, Readability Index, etc.

Text to Speech and Dictacion support
- Hear your document read aloud
- Dictation lets you speak text instead of typing

Useful Find&Replace 
- Find and replace words on the documents 

Powerful export
- Export your work as PDF , RTF , RTFD, Plain Text , TeX, Markdown, PNG and HTML formats 


Privacy Policy
http://www.noteswriter.com/Kairoos_Privacy_Policy.html
EULA
https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Supports TXT, RTF, Markdown, TeX, and PDF formats
- Cross-device and computer syncing via iCloud/Files
- Distraction-free writing interface
- Customizable keyboard extension for faster typing
- Visual rich text formatting and one-tap options
- Syntax highlighting for Markdown and TeX
- Instant statistics and counters

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TextEdit+ Unlock AI Assistant | $4.99 | per month |
| TextEdit+ Unlock AI Assistant | $9.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TextEdit+ Full Unlock | $5.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of TextEdit?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 📝 Simple and clean text editor
- 🔗 Integrates well with iCloud
- 👍 Useful for basic document editing

**Cons**

- 💰 Requires subscription for full functionality
- 🔒 Locks users out of previously purchased content
- 🚫 Prevents access to app without subscription
- 🤖 Forced AI integration that users don't want

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Crashes when opening certain file types
- Formatting issues when copying/pasting text
- Inconsistent behavior across devices

**Most requested features**

- Allow users to choose iCloud directory
- Offer one-time purchase option instead of subscription
- Restore previous paid versions without AI

## Recent user reviews (10 of 159)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textedit-text-editor/id1070883678/reviews.md

### 1/5 — 滚

*2026-08-18*

滚

### 2/5 — Price Deceptive

*2026-07-15, version 6.4.1*

Disappointing for a free app to require purchase to use even the most basic functions . It’s not a bad price probably but  don’t expect to have to pay unless it is charged at download.

### 1/5 — What is this thing thinking?

*2026-06-10*

Absolutely the most complicated text editor I’ve tried yet. All I want is a simple editor that can read rtf format, and save and find things on my cloud drives. This one only uses Apple iCloud Drive,and installs its own folder. So if you already have a file started, it won’t see it until you physically move it into that folder. Then it starts in with templates and other stuff I don’t want. Not to mention you HAVE to accept the three day trial of some ai tool just to get the app to open, and then you have to go cancel the trial or get bill $5 a month. This is a terrible app and a total scam to get money from you.

### 1/5 — Zero Stars. The wretched UI would not let me not leave at least one.

*2026-05-29, version 6.4.1*

Still has the upsell uncloseable popup. And while it says it does not collect data, the “privacy” policy on its web page says some of its third party components may… And it uses cookies! WTAF???

### 1/5 — Warnung

*2026-05-26*

Erst muss man In App-Käufe tätigen, um alle Funktionen zu nutzen und dann gibt es plötzlich eine Sperre, die offenbar erst verschwindet, wenn man mittlerweile 5.99 im Monat für das unnötige KI-Abo bezahlt. So etwas gehört verboten. Gelöscht, von dieser Firma nie wieder Apps.

### 1/5 — Clickbait

*2026-05-22, version 6.4.0*

I like privacy policy but honestly, it isn’t free as advertised when a. Can’t test without signup. B. Can’t use without subscribing.  Banking on people forgetting to cancel eh?
3 days??? and then costs $5 or whatever? Moving on nothing to see here.

### 5/5 — Great app

*2026-05-21, version 6.4.0*

100%

### 3/5 — No “X” button when I don’t want to pay

*2026-05-12, version 6.4.0*

I’m not paying 4.99 per month when I can have it for free at least let me exit the thing letting me pay I don’t care if I don’t want the “extra perks” LEMME WRITE

### 1/5 — App is Useless unless you buy TextEdit+

*2026-05-03, version 6.3.0*

Every time I try the app, it asks me to purchase TextEdit+ so I can use AI and blah, blah, blah. No way for me to say nope. Useless.

### 1/5 — Don’t bother downloading

*2026-04-22*

It’s a paid app with a limited 3 day trial with no uptick or bypass.

## Frequently asked questions about TextEdit

### What is TextEdit+?

TextEdit+ is a sleek and fast text editor designed for iPad and iPhone. It allows you to open, edit, and save documents in various formats like TXT, RTF, Markdown, and LaTeX, offering a flexible tool for text handling without the complexity of a full word processor.

### What file formats does TextEdit+ support?

This app supports a wide range of file formats including TXT, RTF, RTFD, Markdown, TeX, PDF, PNG, and HTML. It is compatible with documents created by hundreds of text editors, including those from macOS (TextEdit) and MS Windows (WordPad).

### How can I sync my documents?

You can sync your documents across your devices and computers using the Files app or iCloud Drive. This ensures your work is accessible on your iPad, iPhone, Mac, or Windows computer, allowing for seamless workflow.

### What are the key features for writing?

Key writing features include a distraction-free interface, a customizable keyboard extension for faster typing with quick keys, visual rich text formatting with one-tap options, and syntax highlighting for Markdown and TeX documents.

### Is TextEdit+ free to use?

The application is free to download and use, with optional in-app purchases available. These purchases may unlock additional features or enhance the existing functionality of the text editor.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 6.4.1 — 2026-05-29

- Improved iOS 26 support.
- Better plain text, RTF and Markdown support!
- Faster AI Assistant!
- We update TextEdit frequently to make it even better. Each update has product improvements or bug fixes. If you enjoy using the app, please leave us a review!

### 6.4.0 — 2026-05-04

- Improved iOS 26 support.
- Better plain text, RTF and Markdown support!
- Faster AI Assistant!
- We update TextEdit frequently to make it even better. Each update has product improvements or bug fixes. If you enjoy using the app, please leave us a review!

### 6.3.0 — 2025-11-25

- Better plain text, RTF and Markdown support!
- Faster AI Assistant!
- We update TextEdit frequently to make it even better. Each update has product improvements or bug fixes. If you enjoy using the app, please leave us a review!

### 6.2.0 — 2025-08-22

- Better plain text, RTF and Markdown support!
- Faster AI Assistant!
- We update TextEdit frequently to make it even better. Each update has product improvements or bug fixes. If you enjoy using the app, please leave us a review!

### 6.1.7 — 2025-06-08

- We update TextEdit+ frequently to make it even better. Each update has product improvements or bug fixes. If you enjoy using the app, please leave us a review!

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