zWrite vs Text Editor Neo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
zWrite
A straightforward word processor that handles rich text and plain text files. It allows for multiple documents to be open simultaneously, supports various text formatting options, and includes printing capabilities.
- Import/export RTF files
- Import plain text files
- Import plain HTML files
- Multiple documents open
- Supports printing
- Font and size selection
- Text formatting (bold, italic, underline, strikethrough)
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zWrite is a simple word processor. It can import and export RTF (rich text) files. It can import plain text files. It can import plain HTML files. You can have multiple documents open at once. It supports printing. Many fonts and font sizes are supported. Text can be bold, italic, underlined, and/or struck-through.
Text Editor Neo
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Text Editor Neo Minimal. Fast. Unlimited. Text Editor Neo is a sleek, distraction-free text editor designed for writing without boundaries. Whether you're jotting down notes, drafting an essay, or managing code snippets — Neo keeps things simple, beautiful, and powerful. Features: ** Instant Writing – Launches fast, writes faster. Start typing the moment inspiration hits. ** Minimal Design – Clean interface with no clutter. Just you and your words. ** Full File Support – Open, edit, and save plain text and RTF files. ** iCloud Integration – Access your documents across all your devices. ** Privacy-First – Your documents stay on your device. No accounts, no tracking. ** One-Time Unlock – Support development and unlock unlimited documents forever. Whether you're writing poetry, code, or your next big idea — Text Editor Neo gives you the space to think and the tools to focus. Text Editor Neo is a feature-rich app specially designed for iPhone users. By downloading this app, you agree to the Apple Standard End User License Agreement (EULA), available here: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: zWrite at none against Text Editor Neo's 2. zWrite also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). Text Editor Neo's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs monthly). 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
Both are free to download. Text Editor Neo sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. zWrite asks for nothing beyond the download.
zWrite ships an update monthly, Text Editor Neo every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | zWrite | Text Editor Neo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 11 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Zack Smith | Henrik Kjær |
In-app purchases
zWrite
No in-app purchases
Text Editor Neo
- Work Without ConstraintsFree
- Work Without Constraints$5.99
