# tableread vs TextEdit

The clearest difference is rating: TextEdit at 3.7 against tableread's 3.0. TextEdit also leads on ratings volume (378 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 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 holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TextEdit has 378 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'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 3, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | tableread | TextEdit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (54 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tableread/id1009176110/reviews) | **[3.7 (378 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textedit-text-editor/id1070883678/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 54 | **378** |
| Positive reviews | **37.5% of reviews** | 17.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 108 MB | 573 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textedit-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 free?

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

### Which has better reviews, tableread or TextEdit?

TextEdit is rated higher. tableread averages 3.0 out of 5 from 54 ratings, while TextEdit averages 3.7 from 378 ratings.

### Do tableread or TextEdit have ads?

Neither tableread nor TextEdit shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, tableread or TextEdit?

tableread ships an update weekly, and TextEdit weekly. Most recently, tableread was updated on October 3, 2026 and TextEdit on October 11, 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.*