Comparison

Text editor vs Tensu | Backgammon Scoreboard

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

Head to head
About

Text editor

A versatile text editor for iPhone and iPad, optimized for source code and HTML. It offers syntax highlighting, file management, cloud integration, and online code compilation. Preview HTML and Markdown, customize fonts, and view images or PDFs.

Highlights
  • Syntax highlighting
  • Online code compilation
  • Cloud integration (iCloud, Dropbox, Box, OneDrive)
  • File management
  • HTML/Markdown preview
  • FTP support
Features
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A text editor optimized for source code editing on iPhone and iPad. In addition to source code, it supports editing of HTML, Markdown, notes, and various other text formats. ■ Online Compilation Compile your code by integrating with an online compiler. Powered by Sphere Engine A Sphere Engine account is required Supported languages vary — please refer to the official website https://sphere-engine.com/ ■ Editor Features Syntax highlighting Symbol input and cursor control pad (toggleable) Undo / Redo (iPhone supported) Line numbers Search and replace Character / line count display (toggleable) Multiple file editing Invisible character display (line breaks, tabs, spaces) ■ File Management File / directory listing Create / delete / copy / move View file details (path, size, creation date, etc.) Local grep search ■ Cloud Integration Requires an account for each service iCloud Dropbox Google Drive OneDrive Box Google Drive is currently available only to a limited number of users ■ Other Features HTML / Markdown preview Font customization (type and size) FTP support Image / PDF viewer Feedback and feature requests are always welcome. Follow development updates on X (Twitter): @devpweditor Contact: devpweditor@gmail.com

About

Tensu | Backgammon Scoreboard

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Tensu is a simple scoreboard designed for in-person backgammon matches on iPhone and iPad. Swipe up on a score card to add points and swipe down to correct the score. Choose Match Play or Unlimited mode, adjust the match length, and let Tensu automatically display Crawford and Post-Crawford status. Select your side to record game-by-game results in Match History. You can edit scores and titles, and the five most recent match records are stored locally on your device. Features: • Simple swipe controls for adding and correcting scores • Match Play and Unlimited modes • Adjustable match points • Automatic Crawford and Post-Crawford display • Game-by-game match history • Editable scores and history titles • Three color themes • Optional sound effects No account or internet connection is required. Scores, match history, names, and settings remain on your device.

Screenshots

Text editor4 screens
Tensu | Backgammon Scoreboard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tensu | Backgammon Scoreboard at none against Text editor's 1. Tensu | Backgammon Scoreboard also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Text editor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Tensu | Backgammon Scoreboard asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Text editor versus Tensu | Backgammon Scoreboard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterText editorTensu | Backgammon Scoreboard
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (114 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews46.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings114 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMasatsugu FutamataMAIKO FUJITA

Bugs and requests

Text editor

Reported bugs

22 issues
  • Font size always 1 pixel
  • Cannot export files
  • Files stuck on iPad
  • Google Drive not working
  • Files not showing in Files app
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  • Cannot access local files
  • Crashes on opening
  • Doesn't save changes
  • Randomly resets
  • App doesn't open
  • Mismatched file names with cloud storage
  • Export error: 'No subdirectory in directory info list'
  • Incorrect UTF-8 encoding and line endings
  • Messed up HTML by replacing characters (dashes to underscores)
  • Replaces straight double quotes with curly ones
  • Cursor does not always position correctly
  • App doesn't read editor correctly (e.g., 'type' attribute)
  • Transparently substitutes multi-character Unicode for straight text
  • Forgot password, no reset option
  • App closes immediately after starting
  • Irritating reset problem still exists
  • Resets when hitting Save

Requested features

10 requests
  • Option to turn off ads (paid version)
  • Dark mode option
  • Share sheet integration
  • Local version of Dropbox files
  • Ability to search within a file while editing
Show 5 more
  • Improve dark mode with dark keyboard
  • Ability to write file contents before naming/saving
  • Fix Google Drive integration
  • Improve UI to be more modern
  • Show up in share sheet menu to open files directly

Tensu | Backgammon Scoreboard

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Text editor

One-time1
  • Hide ads$0.99
None

Tensu | Backgammon Scoreboard

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Text editor free?
Text editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tensu | Backgammon Scoreboard free?
Tensu | Backgammon Scoreboard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Text editor or Tensu | Backgammon Scoreboard have ads?
Text editor shows ads; Tensu | Backgammon Scoreboard does not.

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