# TextEdit+ Plain Text Editor vs Keep Writing

The clearest difference is price: TextEdit+ Plain Text Editor at Free against Keep Writing's $2.99. TextEdit+ Plain Text Editor also leads on ratings volume (381 vs 1). Keep Writing's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 3.7) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). On update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

TextEdit+ Plain Text Editor is free to download; Keep Writing costs $2.99 up front. TextEdit+ Plain Text Editor sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Keep Writing asks for nothing beyond the download.

Keep Writing holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TextEdit+ Plain Text Editor has 381 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of TextEdit+ Plain Text Editor's written reviews are positive against 50% of Keep Writing's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TextEdit+ Plain Text Editor | Keep Writing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [3.7 (381 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textedit-plus-plain-text-editor/id1070883678/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/keep-writing/id1515858868/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **381** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 17.1% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 518 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kairoos Solutions SL](https://appshunter.io/developer/978066434) | [Daniel Liebke](https://appshunter.io/developer/1483274741) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Keep Writing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/keep-writing/id1515858868)

This app helps you focus on writing first drafts by removing distractions. Set a word count and time limit, and it will guide you to keep writing until your goal is met. The interface turns red if your pace slows, encouraging continuous output.

**Highlights:** Word count goal setting, Time limit setting, Progress tracking, Visual pace indicator, Distraction-free interface

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TextEdit+ Plain Text Editor free?

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

### Is Keep Writing free?

Keep Writing costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

Keep Writing is rated higher. TextEdit+ Plain Text Editor averages 3.7 out of 5 from 381 ratings, while Keep Writing averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do TextEdit+ Plain Text Editor or Keep Writing have ads?

Neither TextEdit+ Plain Text Editor nor Keep Writing shows ads.

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

TextEdit+ Plain Text Editor ships an update weekly, and Keep Writing weekly. Most recently, TextEdit+ Plain Text Editor was updated on October 29, 2026 and Keep Writing on October 12, 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.*