Comparison

TextEdit vs Forge

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, and PNG • 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

Forge

Features
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Forge is a daily quest system built to help you turn goals into consistent action. Instead of letting habits sit as vague intentions, Forge helps you break them into repeatable quests you can track every day. Whether you are trying to build better routines, stay focused on personal growth, or simply become more consistent, Forge gives you a clear structure that is simple to use and satisfying to stick with. Forge is designed around momentum. You set up your quests, define how often they should happen, and track progress as you go. The app helps you stay engaged with streaks, consistency tracking, progress summaries, badges, and a flexible daily window that works around your real schedule. If your day starts late or runs past midnight, Forge can adapt to that instead of forcing you into a rigid calendar definition of a day. Key features: • Create repeatable daily quests and routines Set up quests that match your goals and build a system you can realistically follow. • Track consistency over time See how often you show up, monitor your progress, and build stronger routines through repetition. • Build streaks and earn rewards Stay motivated with streak tracking, badges, and progression that make daily effort feel meaningful. • Flexible day window support Define when your day starts and ends so your progress reflects your actual lifestyle, including schedules that go past midnight. • Timed quests and reminders Use timers for focused work sessions and receive alerts when sessions finish or when quests still need attention. • Daily notes and reflection Capture notes for the day and stay more intentional about what you completed and how you felt. • Stats and progress views Review your weekly and monthly performance to understand patterns and keep improving. • Widgets, Live Activities, and Apple Watch support Keep your progress visible throughout the day and stay connected to your quests without opening the app every time. • Local-first experience Your progress stays centered on your device, making Forge feel lightweight, fast, and personal. Forge is for people who want a system that feels motivating without becoming overwhelming. It combines structure, visibility, and momentum into a focused daily experience that helps you keep moving. If you want to be more consistent, follow through more often, and turn your goals into something actionable, Forge gives you a clear path to do it.

Screenshots

TextEdit4 screens
Forge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Forge at none against TextEdit's 4. Forge also leads on iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). On price, 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 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Forge asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
TextEdit versus Forge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTextEditForge
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (379 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews17.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings379 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS26.017.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size580 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKairoos Solutions SLRajesh Kumar Madhavan

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

Forge

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

TextEdit

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly$1.997 Days
  • TextEdit+ Monthly3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • TextEdit+ Annual3 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • TextEdit+ Full Unlock$14.99
None

Forge

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TextEdit free?
TextEdit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Forge free?
Forge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TextEdit or Forge have ads?
Neither TextEdit nor Forge shows ads.

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