# TextEdit vs Gutly

The clearest difference is rating: Gutly at 5.0 against TextEdit's 3.7. Gutly also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). TextEdit's advantage is ratings volume (378 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TextEdit sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Gutly sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Gutly 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 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

TextEdit ships an update weekly, Gutly every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TextEdit | Gutly |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (378 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textedit-text-editor/id1070883678/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gutly/id6762424372/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **378** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 17.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 573 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kairoos Solutions SL](https://appshunter.io/developer/978066434) | [Hercules Juver](https://appshunter.io/developer/1893201168) |

## 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


### Gutly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gutly/id6762424372)

This AI-powered clarity engine helps you untangle overthinking and gain a clear perspective on decisions. It offers various analysis modes to guide your thinking, challenge assumptions, and reveal patterns without making choices for you.

**Highlights:** AI-powered overthinking reduction, Multiple analysis modes (Quick, Guided, Gut Check, etc.), Helps surface what matters, Challenges assumptions and thinking patterns, Reveals hidden patterns and contradictions, Guided conversation for confusion, Supports clarity without making decisions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gutly Light | $2.99 | per month |
| Gutly Pro | $6.99 | per month |
| Gutly Plus | $9.99 | per month |
| Gutly Beyond | $14.99 | per month |
| Gutly Elevate | $49.99 | per 6 months |
| Daily limit reset | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gutly Lifelong | $179.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TextEdit free?

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

### Is Gutly free?

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

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

Gutly is rated higher. TextEdit averages 3.7 out of 5 from 378 ratings, while Gutly averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do TextEdit or Gutly have ads?

Neither TextEdit nor Gutly shows ads.

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

TextEdit ships an update weekly, and Gutly every 3 days. Most recently, TextEdit was updated on October 15, 2026 and Gutly on September 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.*