Comparison

TextEdit vs Audio Looper

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

Audio Looper

This app allows users to repeat audio playback for language study and music practice. It supports various audio formats, offers playback speed adjustment, and background playback. Users can manage audio files through cloud downloads, file browsing, and a web server.

Highlights
  • Cloud audio download
  • MP3/MP4 playback
  • Adjustable playback speed
  • Background audio playback
  • File sharing
  • Lock screen controls
  • Playlist support
Features
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Audio Looper is an audio repeat app designed for studying language and practicing musical instruments effectively. The interface is straightforward and easy to use. Features: - Download the audio file from the cloud - Play mp3 or mp4 audio - Media file browsing - Share file to another App - Adjust playback speed from 0.1x to 2x - Play audio in background mode - Retrieve the history of the audio looping times and clip - Built-in WiFi web server to upload the audio files - Import audio files from File app - Support collapsible/expandable playlist on the Library page(need to create a folder in WiFi file uploader) - Control the audio on the lock screen(Next, Previous, and Pause) Support: https://loop-player.adamliu.app/ Contact: adamliu2403@gmail.com

Screenshots

TextEdit4 screens
Audio Looper4 screens

Verdict

The call

TextEdit and Audio Looper both sit at 3.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 55% of Audio Looper's written reviews are positive against 17% of TextEdit's. Audio Looper also leads on monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). TextEdit's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (377 vs 52). On price, rating, update cadence 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 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Audio Looper sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

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 Audio Looper. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TextEdit has 377 ratings behind it against 52, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 17% of TextEdit's written reviews are positive against 55% of Audio Looper's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and July 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
TextEdit versus Audio Looper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTextEditAudio Looper
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (377 ratings) — better3.7 (52 ratings)
Positive reviews17.3% of reviews54.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings377 — better52
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS26.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size513 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKairoos Solutions SLSHIYU LIU

Customer experience

TextEdit

All ratings377 ratings
Positive66.0%
Neutral4.8%
Negative29.2%
Written reviews208 reviews
Positive17.3%
Neutral7.2%
Negative75.5%

Audio Looper

All ratings39 ratings
Positive69.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative30.8%
Written reviews55 reviews
Positive54.5%
Neutral3.6%
Negative41.8%

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

Audio Looper

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
3 purchases

Audio Looper

Subscriptions2
  • Audio Looper Pro3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Audio Looper Pro3 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Audio Looper Pro Lifetime$69.99

Questions

Is TextEdit free?
TextEdit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Audio Looper free?
Audio Looper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TextEdit or Audio Looper?
TextEdit is rated higher. TextEdit averages 3.7 out of 5 from 377 ratings, while Audio Looper averages 3.7 from 52 ratings.
Do TextEdit or Audio Looper have ads?
Audio Looper shows ads; TextEdit does not.
Which is updated more often, TextEdit or Audio Looper?
TextEdit ships an update every 3 weeks, and Audio Looper every 3 weeks. Most recently, TextEdit was updated on September 25, 2026 and Audio Looper on July 18, 2026.

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