# TextEdit vs Co

The clearest difference is price: TextEdit at Free against Co's $4.99. TextEdit also leads on ratings volume (378 vs 1) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). Co's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 3.7) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

TextEdit is free to download; Co costs $4.99 up front. TextEdit sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Co asks for nothing beyond the download.

Co 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.

TextEdit ships an update weekly, Co monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TextEdit | Co |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [3.7 (378 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textedit-text-editor/id1070883678/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/co-composer/id6751519229/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **378** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 17.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 573 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kairoos Solutions SL](https://appshunter.io/developer/978066434) | [Elliot Nicklin Music](https://appshunter.io/developer/1781343407) |

## 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


### Co

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/co-composer/id6751519229)

This iPad app streamlines music composition for film, TV, and game scoring. It offers visual MIDI keyswitches, expressive CC faders, and tools for harmonic and melodic exploration. Integrate with DAWs for faster creative workflows.

**Highlights:** Visual MIDI Keyswitches, Expressive CC Faders, Harmonic Modulation Assistant, Runs Composer, Logic Pro & Cubase Integration, DAW Integration

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TextEdit free?

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

### Is Co free?

Co costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

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

### Do TextEdit or Co have ads?

Neither TextEdit nor Co shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TextEdit or Co?

TextEdit ships an update weekly, and Co monthly. Most recently, TextEdit was updated on October 15, 2026 and Co on September 22, 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.*