# TextEdit+ Plain Text Editor vs Pialytic Julia Editor

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pialytic Julia Editor at 100% against TextEdit+ Plain Text Editor's 17%. Pialytic Julia Editor also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.7) and iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.0). TextEdit+ Plain Text Editor's advantage is ratings volume (380 vs 7) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TextEdit+ Plain Text Editor sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Pialytic Julia Editor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pialytic Julia Editor holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TextEdit+ Plain Text Editor has 380 ratings behind it against 7, 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 100% of Pialytic Julia Editor's.

TextEdit+ Plain Text Editor ships an update weekly, Pialytic Julia Editor every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TextEdit+ Plain Text Editor | Pialytic Julia Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (380 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textedit-plus-plain-text-editor/id1070883678/reviews) | **[4.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pialytic-julia-editor/id6741685816/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **380** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 17.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 518 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **18.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kairoos Solutions SL](https://appshunter.io/developer/978066434) | [Verbosus.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/560869166) |

## 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


### Pialytic Julia Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pialytic-julia-editor/id6741685816)

Create and manage Julia programming projects directly on your iOS device. Generate results and plots using an online editor, with options for local file storage or cloud synchronization. Offers syntax highlighting and autosave for a seamless coding experience.

**Highlights:** Julia project creation and management, Local and cloud synchronization modes, Generate results and plots, Syntax highlighting, Git integration, Dropbox and Box sync

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade: Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Upgrade: Forever | $8.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TextEdit+ Plain Text Editor free?

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

### Is Pialytic Julia Editor free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TextEdit+ Plain Text Editor or Pialytic Julia Editor?

Pialytic Julia Editor is rated higher. TextEdit+ Plain Text Editor averages 3.7 out of 5 from 380 ratings, while Pialytic Julia Editor averages 4.9 from 7 ratings.

### Do TextEdit+ Plain Text Editor or Pialytic Julia Editor have ads?

Neither TextEdit+ Plain Text Editor nor Pialytic Julia Editor shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TextEdit+ Plain Text Editor or Pialytic Julia Editor?

TextEdit+ Plain Text Editor ships an update weekly, and Pialytic Julia Editor every 3 weeks. Most recently, TextEdit+ Plain Text Editor was updated on October 25, 2026 and Pialytic Julia Editor on October 24, 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.*