# vanilla.txt — Minimalist pure text editor.

> Minimalist pure text editor. (iPhone/iPad app by AQPARD LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vanillatxt/id6751129218 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [AQPARD LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1649692639)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: $0.99
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 4 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2025-08-18
- Data updated: 2026-08-24
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vanillatxt/id6751129218/reviews.md

## What is vanilla.txt?

vanilla.txt is a minimalist editor purpose-built for plain text (.txt) on iPhone and iPad. Open or create files directly from the iOS Files app (including iCloud Drive), write with a clean, responsive editor, and your changes save automatically. It’s ideal for notes, drafts, outlines, logs, and code snippets you want to keep portable and future-proof.

Features:
- Real .txt files via the iOS Files app (incl. iCloud Drive)
- Autosave while you type for reliable editing
- Simple, distraction-free text layout
- Readable typography with a default monospace font
- Dark Mode support
- System share sheet (Share / Open In…)
- Appears in the iOS Share Sheet; save shared text as .txt
- No analytics or tracking
- Works offline; no account required

Plain text stays lightweight, easy to back up, and compatible with every platform. Keep your writing simple, portable, and under your control.


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.10 — 2026-02-02

- Long-press a note to view info (location, size, modified date)
- New notes now open directly in the editor
- Added alerts for load failures and related issues

### 1.9 — 2026-01-27

- Long-press a folder to open an info sheet that shows the actual folder name and opens it in Files
- You can now rename folder display names in-app

### 1.8 — 2025-08-28

- Major UI updates
- Various bug fixes

### 1.6 — 2025-08-25

Added System Share Sheet (Share / Open In…) for sharing and opening text as .txt.

### 1.5 — 2025-08-25

Improved visibility of app folders in the Files app

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