# tableread vs TextEdit+ Plain Text Editor

The clearest difference is rating: TextEdit+ Plain Text Editor at 3.7 against tableread's 3.0. TextEdit+ Plain Text Editor also leads on ratings volume (380 vs 54). tableread's advantage is review sentiment (38% vs 17%) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. tableread sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month and TextEdit+ Plain Text Editor sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TextEdit+ Plain Text Editor holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TextEdit+ Plain Text Editor has 380 ratings behind it against 54, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 38% of tableread's written reviews are positive against 17% of TextEdit+ Plain Text Editor's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | tableread | TextEdit+ Plain Text Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (54 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tableread/id1009176110/reviews) | **[3.7 (380 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textedit-plus-plain-text-editor/id1070883678/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 54 | **380** |
| Positive reviews | **37.5% of reviews** | 17.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 108 MB | 518 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CONWAY ENTERPRISE WORLDWIDE PTY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/998406240) | [Kairoos Solutions SL](https://appshunter.io/developer/978066434) |

## What reviewers say

### tableread

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tableread/id1009176110)

This app allows users to read and listen to scripts for film, stage, and television on their mobile devices. It offers text-to-speech with over 90 voices, soundtrack integration, and powerful rehearsal tools, all processed locally for complete privacy.

**Highlights:** Local text-to-speech processing, Import PDF and Final Draft FDX scripts, 90+ character voices, Add background soundtracks, Create and export script notes, Rehearsal features

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| tableread Pro | $2.99 | per month |


### TextEdit+ Plain Text Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textedit-plus-plain-text-editor/id1070883678)

A fast and versatile text editor for mobile devices, offering compatibility with various file formats and editors. It provides a distraction-free writing experience with advanced formatting, organization, and sharing features.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| TextEdit+ Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| TextEdit+ Annual | $14.99 | per year |
| TextEdit+ Full Unlock | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is tableread free?

tableread is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is TextEdit+ Plain Text Editor free?

TextEdit+ Plain Text Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, tableread or TextEdit+ Plain Text Editor?

TextEdit+ Plain Text Editor is rated higher. tableread averages 3.0 out of 5 from 54 ratings, while TextEdit+ Plain Text Editor averages 3.7 from 380 ratings.

### Do tableread or TextEdit+ Plain Text Editor have ads?

Neither tableread nor TextEdit+ Plain Text Editor shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, tableread or TextEdit+ Plain Text Editor?

tableread ships an update weekly, and TextEdit+ Plain Text Editor weekly. Most recently, tableread was updated on October 29, 2026 and TextEdit+ Plain Text Editor on November 1, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*