Comparison

TextEdit vs SonicBit

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, and PNG • 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

SonicBit

Manage your files and stream media directly from the cloud. Save large files without using device storage, download torrents remotely, and organize your digital life with smart analytics. Access your content seamlessly across all your devices.

Highlights
  • Cloud storage and seedbox
  • Torrent to cloud downloads
  • Direct cloud video streaming
  • Massive file support (100GB+)
  • Smart storage analytics
  • Cross-platform access
  • File management
Features
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SonicBit is your personal cloud storage and media hub. Save files directly to the cloud without using your device storage. KEY FEATURES • Cloud Storage & Seedbox Save files of any size directly to your cloud storage. Our servers handle everything 24/7. • Torrent to Cloud Add torrent magnet links or .torrent files and let SonicBit fetch them directly to your cloud. No need to keep your device running — our seedbox handles it all remotely. • Stream Player Play videos directly from your cloud or local device — supports MKV, MP4, AVI, and 20+ formats. No need to wait for files to finish transferring. • Open With Support Open video files from your device's Files app directly in SonicBit's Stream Player. • Massive File Support Handle files up to 100GB+ without filling up your phone. Perfect for large files like videos, archives, and more. • Smart Storage Analytics Visual breakdown of all your files by type — videos, audio, documents, archives, and more. Always know exactly where your storage goes. • Cross-Platform Access Your cloud syncs across devices. Start on your phone, access it from your computer. • File Management Browse, organize, and manage all your cloud files. Create folders, move files, and keep everything organized. • Real-Time Progress Track your transfers with live progress updates, speed indicators, and status controls. FREE TO START Create your account in seconds and get 4GB of cloud storage completely free. Upgrade anytime for more space and features. PREMIUM PLANS Unlock more storage, faster speeds, unlimited video playback, and priority transfers with our flexible premium plans. Need help? Contact us at support@sonicbit.net Terms of Use: https://www.sonicbit.net/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://www.sonicbit.net/privacy-policy

Screenshots

TextEdit4 screens
SonicBit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SonicBit at 67% against TextEdit's 17%. SonicBit also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.7) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). TextEdit's advantage is ratings volume (379 vs 6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and SonicBit sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SonicBit holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TextEdit has 379 ratings behind it against 6, 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 67% of SonicBit's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
TextEdit versus SonicBit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTextEditSonicBit
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (379 ratings)4.8 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews17.1% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings379 — better6
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size580 MB104 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKairoos Solutions SLBah Coders

Customer experience

TextEdit

All ratings379 ratings
Positive65.7%
Neutral5.0%
Negative29.3%
Written reviews210 reviews
Positive17.1%
Neutral7.1%
Negative75.7%

SonicBit

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative16.7%

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

SonicBit

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

TextEdit

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly$1.997 Days
  • TextEdit+ Monthly3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • TextEdit+ Annual3 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • TextEdit+ Full Unlock$14.99
10 purchases

SonicBit

Subscriptions10
  • Rookie Monthly$2.491 Month
  • Beginner Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Basic Monthly$5.991 Month
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  • Rookie 3 Months$6.493 Months
  • Beginner 3 Months$10.993 Months
  • Premium Monthly$10.991 Month
  • Rookie 6 Months$11.996 Months
  • Basic 3 Months$15.993 Months
  • Basic 6 Months$29.996 Months
  • Beginner 12 Months$38.991 Year

Questions

Is TextEdit free?
TextEdit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SonicBit free?
SonicBit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TextEdit or SonicBit?
SonicBit is rated higher. TextEdit averages 3.7 out of 5 from 379 ratings, while SonicBit averages 4.8 from 6 ratings.
Do TextEdit or SonicBit have ads?
Neither TextEdit nor SonicBit shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TextEdit or SonicBit?
TextEdit ships an update weekly, and SonicBit weekly. Most recently, TextEdit was updated on October 18, 2026 and SonicBit on October 16, 2026.

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