Comparison

TextEdit vs myTextViewer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

TextEdit

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
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TextEdit+ gives you the control of a capable word processor without the clutter of a full desktop office suite. Create plain-text and rich-text documents, work with Markdown and LaTeX, improve your writing with AI, and keep your files organized in Files and iCloud Drive. You can also open, edit and sync documents created with macOS TextEdit, Microsoft WordPad, Microsoft Word, and Scrivener RTF files directly on your device. WRITE IN THE FORMAT YOU NEED • Create and edit TXT, RTF, RTFD, Markdown, and LaTeX files • Open your documents directly from Files and iCloud Drive • Organize your work with folders and subfolders • Choose where you want to keep your files WRITE AND EDIT WITH AI • Turn your ideas or prompts into a first draft • Rewrite, improve, or summarize any selected text • Adjust the tone, clarity, grammar, and structure of your writing • Use AI without leaving your document FORMAT YOUR DOCUMENT YOUR WAY • Choose your fonts, styles, colors, highlights, and alignment • Create lists and adjust line, paragraph, and document spacing • Use superscript and subscript • Add images and tables to supported document formats • Stay focused with a clean, distraction-free editor WORK WITH MARKDOWN AND LATEX • Preview your Markdown while you write • Write and compile LaTeX directly on your device • Switch easily between your source and the rendered result EDIT FASTER • Find and replace text throughout your document • Check your word, character, sentence, paragraph, and page counts • See the estimated reading time for your text • Use keyboard shortcuts when you work with a hardware keyboard • Move the cursor and select text more precisely with the extended keyboard EXPORT AND SHARE YOUR WORK • Export your documents to PDF, DOCX, RTF, Markdown, plain text, PNG, and HTML • Print, email, or send your files to other apps • Keep your documents in Files or cloud storage and continue working with compatible apps on your other devices Whether you’re writing a quick text file, preparing a formatted document, taking Markdown notes, or working on a LaTeX project, TextEdit+ gives you more control than a notes app without overwhelming you with the complexity of a traditional office suite. Privacy Policy https://www.noteswriter.com/Kairoos_Privacy_Policy.html Terms of Use https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

myTextViewer

Instantly open and view any text, code, or log file. This app offers professional syntax highlighting and line numbers, making it ideal for professionals who need to access and read various file formats on the go. It supports numerous common file types and provides customizable viewing themes.

Highlights
  • Open any text, code, or log file
  • Syntax highlighting for common formats
  • Line numbers display
  • Light and dark viewing themes
  • Share option integration
Features
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Open any text, code, or log file instantly. myTextViewer provides professional syntax highlighting and line numbers for professionals on the go. Did you recently get an email with a text file that you could not open? Was it because the format of the file doesn't fit any app that you have installed? Search no more - myTextViewer allows you to open any of these files in a text viewer. Simple, fast, easy, as 1 2 3! Just: 1. Click on a file (from the downloads/Files app) or an attachment (from email apps) 2. Using the Share option, select myTextViewer as the target app. 3. View your file Even better - It can color most common files/source code formats (python, c#, yaml, json, and much more!), so even if the default viewer can show you the text, you'll still get much more from opening files with myTextViewer. Also included: ・Light/Dark text viewing themes ・Show/Hide line numbers Enjoy!

Screenshots

TextEdit4 screens
myTextViewer3 screens

Verdict

The call

TextEdit and myTextViewer both sit at 3.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 54% of myTextViewer's written reviews are positive against 18% of TextEdit's. myTextViewer also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). TextEdit's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 12 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. TextEdit sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. myTextViewer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.7 for TextEdit against 3.7 for myTextViewer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 376 and 156 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 18% of TextEdit's written reviews are positive against 54% of myTextViewer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TextEdit ships an update every 3 weeks, myTextViewer every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
TextEdit versus myTextViewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTextEditmyTextViewer
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (376 ratings)3.7 (156 ratings)
Positive reviews18.1% of reviews54.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings376 — better156
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 12 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size480 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKairoos Solutions SLYaniv Kalsky

Customer experience

TextEdit

All ratings376 ratings
Positive66.2%
Neutral4.8%
Negative29.0%
Written reviews160 reviews
Positive18.1%
Neutral8.1%
Negative73.8%

myTextViewer

All ratings156 ratings
Positive64.1%
Neutral12.2%
Negative23.7%
Written reviews87 reviews
Positive54.0%
Neutral6.9%
Negative39.1%

User reviews

TextEdit

From 376 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

  • 💰 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

myTextViewer

From 156 App Store ratings

What we love

  • ✅ Opens unsupported file formats reliably
  • 📂 Handles multiple file types (XML, JSON, LOG, EML, YML)
  • 🎯 Simple and straightforward functionality
  • ⚡ No unnecessary features or bloat
  • 🆓 Free to use

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Files display as blank or won't open
  • ❌ Inconsistent file compatibility
  • 😤 Requires review before using app
  • 📱 Compatibility issues with iOS updates
  • 🔄 Confusing sharing/import workflow

Bugs and requests

TextEdit

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

myTextViewer

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • App fails to open files from Files app
  • JSON files display blank
  • XML files not rendering properly
  • App crashes or won't launch
  • Incompatibility with iOS 14 and iOS 16
Show 3 more
  • Text files cannot be opened
  • Help screen appears instead of file content
  • No response when sharing files to app

Requested features

7 requests
  • Search/find function within documents
  • File editing capabilities
  • Remove ads or ad-free option
  • Support for action extensions
  • Better file import options
Show 2 more
  • Plain English display instead of code format
  • Export functionality

In-app purchases

3 purchases

TextEdit

Subscriptions2
  • TextEdit+ Unlock AI Assistant3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • TextEdit+ Unlock AI Assistant3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • TextEdit+ Full Unlock$24.99
None

myTextViewer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TextEdit free?
TextEdit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is myTextViewer free?
myTextViewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TextEdit or myTextViewer?
TextEdit and myTextViewer are both rated 3.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 376 and 156 ratings respectively.
Do TextEdit or myTextViewer have ads?
Neither TextEdit nor myTextViewer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TextEdit or myTextViewer?
TextEdit ships an update every 3 weeks, and myTextViewer every 12 months. Most recently, TextEdit was updated on September 21, 2026 and myTextViewer on September 9, 2026.

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