Comparison

TextEdit vs Project Pillar

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

TextEdit

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
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TextEdit+ gives you the control of a capable word processor without the clutter of a full desktop office suite. Create plain-text and rich-text documents, work with Markdown and LaTeX, improve your writing with AI, and keep your files organized in Files and iCloud Drive. You can also open, edit and sync documents created with macOS TextEdit, Microsoft WordPad, Microsoft Word, and Scrivener RTF files directly on your device. WRITE IN THE FORMAT YOU NEED • Create and edit TXT, RTF, RTFD, Markdown, and LaTeX files • Open your documents directly from Files and iCloud Drive • Organize your work with folders and subfolders • Choose where you want to keep your files WRITE AND EDIT WITH AI • Turn your ideas or prompts into a first draft • Rewrite, improve, or summarize any selected text • Adjust the tone, clarity, grammar, and structure of your writing • Use AI without leaving your document FORMAT YOUR DOCUMENT YOUR WAY • Choose your fonts, styles, colors, highlights, and alignment • Create lists and adjust line, paragraph, and document spacing • Use superscript and subscript • Add images and tables to supported document formats • Stay focused with a clean, distraction-free editor WORK WITH MARKDOWN AND LATEX • Preview your Markdown while you write • Write and compile LaTeX directly on your device • Switch easily between your source and the rendered result EDIT FASTER • Find and replace text throughout your document • Check your word, character, sentence, paragraph, and page counts • See the estimated reading time for your text • Use keyboard shortcuts when you work with a hardware keyboard • Move the cursor and select text more precisely with the extended keyboard EXPORT AND SHARE YOUR WORK • Export your documents to PDF, DOCX, RTF, Markdown, plain text, PNG, and HTML • Print, email, or send your files to other apps • Keep your documents in Files or cloud storage and continue working with compatible apps on your other devices Whether you’re writing a quick text file, preparing a formatted document, taking Markdown notes, or working on a LaTeX project, TextEdit+ gives you more control than a notes app without overwhelming you with the complexity of a traditional office suite. Privacy Policy https://www.noteswriter.com/Kairoos_Privacy_Policy.html Terms of Use https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Project Pillar

Features
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WHAT'S NEW Project Pillar is now free to try: every new account gets 30 days of full access on us. And one subscription covers your whole team, so everyone you invite gets access at no extra cost. PROJECT PILLAR Project Pillar is project management built for contractors and the clients they work for. Track your jobs, share progress, and give every client a private view of their project, so you spend less time on status calls and more time getting work done. - Organize every job's tasks, files, and updates in one place - Give clients a private, real-time view of their project - Share photos, documents, and progress in a tap - Keep clients in the loop without endless calls and texts - Work solo or bring your whole team along Every new account includes a free 30-day trial with full access. After the trial, Project Pillar Pro (an auto-renewable subscription, with monthly and annual plans) is required to create and manage your own projects, while anyone you invite keeps collaborating at no cost. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled and can be managed in your Apple ID settings. This app is subject to Apple's standard End User License Agreement (EULA), available at: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

TextEdit4 screens
Project Pillar3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Project Pillar at none against TextEdit's 3. Project Pillar also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. TextEdit sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Project Pillar asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TextEdit ships an update every 2 weeks, Project Pillar every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
TextEdit versus Project Pillar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTextEditProject Pillar
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (377 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews17.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings377 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size514 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKairoos Solutions SLIsaac McFadyen

Bugs and requests

TextEdit

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes when opening certain file types
  • Formatting issues when copying/pasting text
  • Inconsistent behavior across devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • Allow users to choose iCloud directory
  • Offer one-time purchase option instead of subscription
  • Restore previous paid versions without AI

Project Pillar

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

TextEdit

Subscriptions2
  • TextEdit+ Unlock AI Assistant3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • TextEdit+ Unlock AI Assistant3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • TextEdit+ Full Unlock$24.99
None

Project Pillar

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TextEdit free?
TextEdit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Project Pillar free?
Project Pillar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TextEdit or Project Pillar have ads?
Neither TextEdit nor Project Pillar shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TextEdit or Project Pillar?
TextEdit ships an update every 2 weeks, and Project Pillar every 9 days. Most recently, TextEdit was updated on September 29, 2026 and Project Pillar on September 14, 2026.

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