TextEdit vs Polar_Bear
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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TextEdit+ is the text editor your iPhone and iPad were missing. Like TextEdit on the Mac, it opens to a clean page and stays out of your way. Unlike it, it also speaks Markdown and LaTeX, marks up PDFs and puts an AI assistant right inside your document. Jot down a quick TXT, format a rich-text letter, write a README in Markdown or compile a LaTeX paper. One lightweight app, no clutter. ONE EDITOR, EVERY TEXT FORMAT • Create and edit TXT, RTF, RTFD, Markdown and LaTeX files • Open RTF files from macOS TextEdit, WordPad, Word and Scrivener, and keep working on them on your Mac or PC • Open PDFs and mark them up with highlights, notes and text • Work on files right where they live: Files, iCloud Drive or your cloud storage • Organize your documents in folders and subfolders A CLEAN PLACE TO WRITE • Distraction-free editor with Full Screen and Typewriter modes • Keep several documents open in tabs and switch with a tap • Extended keyboard row for cursor moves, selection and the characters you use most • Keyboard shortcuts for hardware keyboards • Read Aloud with your choice of voice and speed • Light and dark appearance, plus custom document colors RICH TEXT WITHOUT THE BLOAT • Fonts, sizes, colors, highlights, bold, italic, underline and strikethrough • Alignment, indents, lists, line and paragraph spacing, superscript and subscript • Insert images, tables and inline equations • Install your own fonts and use them in any document MARKDOWN AND LATEX, DONE PROPERLY • Syntax highlighting for Markdown and TeX • Live Markdown preview: edit, preview or split view side by side • Compile LaTeX right on your device and preview the PDF next to your source • Article, report, book and letter templates, command completion, error diagnostics and a document outline • Multi-file projects with included files and bibliographies AI THAT WORKS IN YOUR DOCUMENT • Turn a prompt into a first draft • Rewrite, shorten, expand, summarize or translate the selected text • Fix grammar, spelling and punctuation, or switch the tone between casual, concise, friendly and professional • Ask the assistant about your own documents and get answers with sources • Prefer to write without AI? Hide every AI feature with one switch TOOLS FOR EDITING • Find and replace across the whole document • Word, character, sentence, paragraph, line and page counts with reading time • Readability scores: Flesch Reading Ease, Flesch–Kincaid Grade, SMOG and Automated Readability Index • Automatic backups, so an edit is never lost • Scan paper documents with the camera EXPORT AND SHARE • Export to PDF, Word (DOCX), RTF, RTFD, Markdown, TXT, TeX and PNG • Print, email or send your work to any app • Send text, links and files to TextEdit+ from other apps with the share sheet • Shortcuts actions to create, open, search and rename documents Built for iPhone, iPad and iPhone Duo, and localized in more than 70 languages. Privacy Policy https://www.noteswriter.com/Kairoos_Privacy_Policy.html Terms of Use https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Polar_Bear
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PolarBear is the AI-powered way to build your network. Practice real conversations with industry personas, discover contextual ice breakers, and track your networking tasks so you actually make meaningful connections. Why PolarBear works • AI voice practice that doesn’t judge. Speak naturally with AI characters like VCs or Product Managers to rehearse before the real event. • Smart ice breakers. Never stare blankly at a stranger again. Get contextual conversation starters matched to your vibe—Professional, Witty, or Direct. • Personality-based insights. Your unique networking style powers the recommendations, ice breakers, and practice scenarios you see. • Graceful exit strategies. Browse proven tactics across categories like Professional and Quick Escapes so you know exactly how to leave a conversation. • Networking task tracker. Stay accountable with weekly goals like "speak to 2 new people" and manage your follow-ups so you never lose a connection. How to use it 1. Take a quick quiz to discover your natural networking style. 2. Start a voice practice session with an AI persona—no real-world stakes needed. 3. Browse tailored ice breakers and exit strategies before your next event. 4. Review your weekly tasks and add custom follow-ups to keep your network growing. Perfect for early-career professionals breaking into an industry, career changers entering new circles, or introverts who prioritize quality 1-on-1 conversations. Terms of Use (EULA): https://polarbearapp.co.uk/terms.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Polar_Bear at 15.1 against TextEdit's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. TextEdit sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Polar_Bear sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | TextEdit | Polar_Bear |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (381 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 17.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 381 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 461 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kairoos Solutions SL | Tenhaw LTD |
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
Polar_Bear
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
TextEdit
- Weekly$1.997 Days
- TextEdit+ Monthly3 Days trial$3.991 Month
- TextEdit+ Annual3 Days trial$14.991 Year
- TextEdit+ Full Unlock$14.99
Polar_Bear
- Weekly7 Days trial$3.997 Days
- Monthly7 Days trial$12.991 Month
- Yearly7 Days trial$79.991 Year









