Best TextEdit alternatives: apps like TextEdit - Text Editor

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Updated November 2026

Looking for something like TextEdit? We've analyzed 10+ similar apps to help you find the best alternative. Each app is compared by ratings, features, and real user reviews, so you can make the right choice.

KobCard

KobCard by KOB MARKETING

Gift Card Information Platform
4.1(387 ratings)
Free
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KobCard is a comprehensive gift card information platform that offers real-time exchange rates, price calculations, and the latest news on gift cards. It serves as a one-stop destination for individuals looking to buy, sell, or stay informed about the world of gift cards.

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Top Alternatives to TextEdit

EasyEditText#1

EasyEditText by Sahand Nayebaziz

Edit .txt files
Editor's Choice
πŸ“Š Productivity
4.5(68 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Create and edit plain text files on iOS with a comfortable and native experience. Seamlessly integrates with the Files app for access to iCloud Drive, Dropbox, and more. Offers a clean interface with features like Dark Mode and trackpad support.

4.1😐(189 ratings)
FreeAds
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A fast and simple text and source code editor for iPhone and iPad. It allows users to create, import, edit, and manage various file types with features like syntax highlighting, search/replace, and export options.

What We Love

  • πŸ‘ Simple and easy to use
  • πŸ’‘ Ability to convert text to PDF
  • πŸš€ Quick file opening and editing

Room to Improve

  • πŸ› Crashes and data loss issues
  • πŸ” Confusing UI and navigation
  • πŸ’° Aggressive upselling for paid version
  • πŸ” Limited formatting options
4.2(30 ratings)
Free
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This app is a versatile text editor for viewing and editing various file types, including plain text, RTF, HTML, and markdown. It offers rich formatting options, live previews for web content, and robust editing tools like search and replace, undo/redo, and style copying. Easily manage files across cloud services and export to PDF.

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LaTeX Editor Tex Pro
LaTeX Editor Tex Pro
LaTeX Editor Tex Pro
LaTeX compiler typeset writer
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Create and edit LaTeX documents on your iOS device. Compile your .tex files into PDFs with advanced features like syntax highlighting, line numbers, and autosave. Seamlessly sync files and export your work.

File synchronization (Dropbox, Box, Drive)PdfTeX and LuaTex compilationSyntax highlighting and line numbers
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Notepad ++
Notepad ++
Notepad ++
by Kalpesh Donga
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This app helps you capture thoughts, plan tasks, and organize information with a clean interface. It offers rich text formatting, image attachments, clickable links, and reminders to keep you productive. Secure your sensitive notes with password protection and easily find what you need with powerful search.

Create and edit notes with rich formattingAttach images to notesInsert clickable hyperlinks
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txt Editor - Text Editor
txt Editor - Text Editor
txt Editor - Text Editor
Easily create txt files
Free

This app offers a fast, distraction-free writing experience for notes, lists, and drafts. Organize your text files with folders, search, and editing tools. An optional subscription unlocks advanced features like iCloud sync and ad removal.

Distraction-free writing interfaceAutomatic savingFolder organization with colors/icons
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Drafts
Drafts
Where text starts
Free

Quickly capture text and send it to other apps with this versatile writing tool. It functions as a notebook, editor, and automation tool, allowing for seamless integration with various services and AI LLMs. Organize, customize, and process your text efficiently across all your Apple devices.

Quick text captureSend text to other appsWriting automation tool
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Markdownγ‚œ
Markdownγ‚œ
Markdownγ‚œ
Notes, Diary & Code Editor
Free

Create and edit Markdown files with a simple yet powerful editor for iOS. Generate PDFs and HTML from your documents, with features like syntax highlighting, line numbers, and autosave. Seamlessly sync with cloud storage and export your work to other apps.

Create and edit .md filesExport to PDF and HTMLFile synchronization (cloud storage)
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Lightweight Text Editor
Lightweight Text Editor
Lightweight Text Editor
by Erik Wegener
$2.99

This application is designed for users who need to work with plain text files. It allows you to open any text file, organize documents into folders, and customize encoding and line endings.

Open any plain text fileCreate folders for organizationChange text encoding
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(60)
paid
10
Joplin
Joplin
Joplin
Note taking and to-do app
Free

A privacy-focused note-taking and to-do application that allows you to capture multimedia notes, organize them with notebooks and tags, and sync across devices. It offers end-to-end encryption and an offline-first approach for secure and accessible information management.

Capture multimedia notes (speech, photos, videos, PDFs)Organize notes with notebooks and tagsCreate to-dos and set reminders
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