# TextEdit vs RichTexture

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RichTexture at none against TextEdit's 3. RichTexture also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 17%) and rating (4.1 vs 3.7). TextEdit's advantage is ratings volume (377 vs 49). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

RichTexture holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TextEdit has 377 ratings behind it against 49, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of TextEdit's written reviews are positive against 50% of RichTexture's.

## The numbers

| Metric | TextEdit | RichTexture |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (377 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textedit-text-editor/id1070883678/reviews) | **[4.1 (49 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/richtexture/id1376116077/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **377** | 49 |
| Positive reviews | 17.3% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 513 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kairoos Solutions SL](https://appshunter.io/developer/978066434) | [Handle](https://appshunter.io/developer/910014285) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TextEdit+ Unlock AI Assistant | $4.99 | per month |
| TextEdit+ Unlock AI Assistant | $29.99 | per year |
| TextEdit+ Full Unlock | $24.99 | 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


### RichTexture

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/richtexture/id1376116077)

Edit and create rich text files on iOS devices. This app supports .RTF and .RTFD formats and integrates with the system's document browser for broad file access. It is completely free to use with no advertisements.

**Highlights:** Rich text editing, Supports .RTF and .RTFD files, System document browser integration, Access files via Files.app, Completely free, No ads

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TextEdit free?

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

### Is RichTexture free?

RichTexture is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

RichTexture is rated higher. TextEdit averages 3.7 out of 5 from 377 ratings, while RichTexture averages 4.1 from 49 ratings.

### Do TextEdit or RichTexture have ads?

Neither TextEdit nor RichTexture shows ads.

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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.*