# TextEdit vs TextMate 

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TextMate  at 100% against TextEdit's 17%. TextMate  also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.7) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). TextEdit's advantage is ratings volume (378 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TextEdit sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and TextMate  sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TextMate  holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TextEdit has 378 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 100% of TextMate 's.

## The numbers

| Metric | TextEdit | TextMate  |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (378 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textedit-text-editor/id1070883678/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textmate/id6560108297/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **378** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 17.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 573 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kairoos Solutions SL](https://appshunter.io/developer/978066434) | [Saeed Rahmatolahi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1490214852) |

## 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


### TextMate 

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textmate/id6560108297)

This app assists with brainstorming and writing by providing AI-powered word suggestions tailored to your preferences. Its minimalist interface promotes focus, helping you refine thoughts and ensure clarity. Unlock advanced features like word count adjustment and undo/redo with a subscription.

**Highlights:** AI-enhanced word suggestions, Personalized suggestions, Distraction-free interface, Enhanced focus for writing, Word Count Adjustment, Undo & Redo functionality

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TextMate Plus | $1.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TextEdit free?

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

### Is TextMate  free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TextEdit or TextMate ?

TextMate  is rated higher. TextEdit averages 3.7 out of 5 from 378 ratings, while TextMate  averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do TextEdit or TextMate  have ads?

Neither TextEdit nor TextMate  shows ads.

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