# TextEdit vs Audio Looper

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | TextEdit | Audio Looper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.7 (377 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textedit-text-editor/id1070883678/reviews)** | [3.7 (52 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audio-looper-audio-repeat/id1541657619/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **377** | 52 |
| Positive reviews | 17.3% of reviews | **54.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 513 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kairoos Solutions SL](https://appshunter.io/developer/978066434) | [SHIYU LIU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1655141777) |

## 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


### Audio Looper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audio-looper-audio-repeat/id1541657619)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Audio Looper Pro | $3.99 | per month |
| Audio Looper Pro | $39.99 | per year |
| Audio Looper Pro Lifetime | $69.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*