# TextEdit vs txt Editor

The clearest difference is rating: txt Editor at 5.0 against TextEdit's 3.7. TextEdit's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (380 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TextEdit sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and txt Editor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

txt Editor holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TextEdit has 380 ratings behind it against 1, 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 25% of txt Editor's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TextEdit | txt Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (380 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textedit-text-editor/id1070883678/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/txt-editor-text-and-notepad/id6447488397/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **380** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 17.1% of reviews | **25.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 461 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kairoos Solutions SL](https://appshunter.io/developer/978066434) | [Julian Lau](https://appshunter.io/developer/1603050262) |

## 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 (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


### txt Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/txt-editor-text-and-notepad/id6447488397)

This app provides a clean, instant writing experience for notes, drafts, and code snippets. It offers robust organization features like folders and search, and works with real .txt files accessible through the Files app. An optional subscription unlocks advanced features and removes ads.

**Highlights:** Instant blank page editor, Automatic saving, Folder organization with colors/icons, Search across all documents, Supports .txt, .md, .csv, .json, .xml, .log, Find and replace, Word count and reading time

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| txt Editor Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| txt Editor Pro Yearly | $17.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TextEdit free?

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

### Is txt Editor free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TextEdit or txt Editor?

txt Editor is rated higher. TextEdit averages 3.7 out of 5 from 380 ratings, while txt Editor averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do TextEdit or txt Editor have ads?

txt Editor shows ads; TextEdit does not.

### Which is updated more often, TextEdit or txt Editor?

TextEdit ships an update weekly, and txt Editor weekly. Most recently, TextEdit was updated on November 6, 2026 and txt Editor on November 7, 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.*