Comparison

TextEdit vs A.L.I.S.

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

A.L.I.S.

Features
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Tired of AI that throws answers at you? A.L.I.S. is a different kind of AI — one that doesn't answer. It receives, returns a question, and speaks through analogies from its own world. A resonance chamber, not an answer machine. Art of Listening, Inquiry, Silence — the three pillars of conversation. 【5 Personas】 - Dr. X — eccentric genius scientist, loves cross-domain analogies - R.MIKE — logical, earnest AI in the Asimov/Heinlein tradition - AI (Gemini) — casual conversational partner - Grandma — runs entirely on-device (zero network) - Premium (Claude Opus 4.7) — top-tier intelligence (Pro) 【Character Builder】(Pro) Fill 12 fields (name, gender, species, likes, dislikes, speech habits, etc.) to create your own AI character. AI auto-generates the prompt; you can freely edit. 6 preset characters included (dragon, philosopher, space octopus, elf, ramen master, cat god). 【Meeting Mode】 Record → transcribe → AI summary → 2D/3D mind map. Fully on-device option for zero-network privacy. 【3 Languages】Japanese, English, Chinese. For sparring partners, brainstorming, philosophy, counseling practice, and creative roleplay. For those who want "insight" instead of "answers." --- Privacy Policy: https://dai-hydrangea.github.io/privacy-policy-alis.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://dai-hydrangea.github.io/terms-alis.html

Screenshots

TextEdit4 screens
A.L.I.S.4 screens

Verdict

The call

TextEdit and A.L.I.S. are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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 and A.L.I.S. sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
TextEdit versus A.L.I.S.: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTextEditA.L.I.S.
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (379 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews17.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings379 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.026.0
Further details — not scored
Size580 MB2 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperKairoos Solutions SLDaisaku Seto

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

A.L.I.S.

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
1 purchases

A.L.I.S.

Subscriptions1
  • A.L.I.S. Pro (Monthly)$5.991 Month

Questions

Is TextEdit free?
TextEdit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is A.L.I.S. free?
A.L.I.S. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TextEdit or A.L.I.S. have ads?
Neither TextEdit nor A.L.I.S. shows ads.

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