Text Editor by Qrayon vs QuickEditor
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Text Editor by Qrayon
A native text editor for iOS that focuses on plain text file editing. It integrates with iCloud and other file services, offering a clean interface that maximizes editing space. Users can adjust text size via iOS settings.
- Plain text file editing
- iOS file system integration
- iCloud and other service support
- Maximized editing space
- Dynamic Type support
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Text Editor does one thing and does it well: Edit plain text files. It is fully integrated into iOS's file system. Create and edit files in iCloud and other services. When editing on smaller screens, Text Editor maximizes the editing space by hiding the toolbar. It also supports Dynamic Type: Adjust the text size in iOS's Settings App. Have other things you need? Leave us a comment. If there's enough interest, we'll make a Pro version. Thanks, -- The App Makers @ Qrayon.
QuickEditor
A powerful and fast text and code editor for iOS and macOS. It unifies local files, cloud storage, and remote servers in a customizable workspace with advanced editing tools and syntax highlighting.
- Advanced file manager
- Unified global search
- Syntax highlighting
- Voice-to-text input
- Remote direct editing
- Cross-platform sync
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QuickEditor is a text and code editor for writing, Markdown, source code and remote server files. Tabs, search and replace, Diff, batch document generation and AI support bring writing, development and maintenance into one workspace. KEY FEATURES • Tabs and syntax highlighting: edit multiple files with completion and coloring for Python, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, JSON, SQL and more. • Grep search: use regular expressions to search and replace across open tabs or files in folders. • Precise editing: column selections, line operations, indentation and split views of the same file. • Diff and merge: compare files or folders side by side and merge changes. • Live previews: Markdown headings, tables and checklists; CSV/TSV tables; SVG images. • Encoding and line endings: detect and convert UTF-8, Shift_JIS and other encodings; switch LF/CRLF. • Snippets and variable templates: save text, code and AI prompts, then insert them using variables and presets. • Batch generation: combine templates with CSV/TSV data to create mail-merge documents or configuration files. • Fast navigation: bookmark files, folders and lines; use the command palette and keyboard shortcuts. • Voice input and read-aloud: dictate text and listen to your writing. • AI and MCP: discuss writing or coding with AI; let connected agents search, edit and manage files. • AI memory and handoff: store project rules, decisions and work notes; manage tasks, progress and handoffs. • Direct remote editing: access local, cloud, NAS and server files via SFTP (SSH), SMB, WebDAV or FTP. • Built-in terminal (desktop): run shell commands alongside editing. USE CASES • Write Markdown documents, blogs, technical notes and long drafts. • Edit source code, HTML/CSS websites and JSON configuration files. • Search logs or many files with regex and replace text or settings in bulk. • Compare and merge versions of files and folders. • Reuse text, code or AI prompts and generate documents from CSV data. • Edit NAS/server files directly and collaborate with AI agents on maintenance. DATA AND STORAGE Save edits as standard files at the original or selected location, with autosave support. Store snippets in a chosen folder and share them with compatible apps using that location. FREE AND PRO All basic features remain free after the 7-day trial. Pro, available as an annual subscription or lifetime purchase, removes mobile ads and desktop upgrade reminders. Terms of Use: https://kakitiro.com/quickapps/quickeditor/terms/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Text Editor by Qrayon at 53% against QuickEditor's 13%. Text Editor by Qrayon also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). QuickEditor's advantage is rating (3.7 vs 3.3). On price 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. QuickEditor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year. Text Editor by Qrayon asks for nothing beyond the download.
QuickEditor holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 3 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 53% of Text Editor by Qrayon's written reviews are positive against 13% of QuickEditor's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
| Parameter | Text Editor by Qrayon | QuickEditor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (11 ratings) | 3.7 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 52.9% of reviews — better | 12.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 11 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 78 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Qrayon, LLC | KAZUHIRO KAKIMOTO |
Customer experience
Text Editor by Qrayon
QuickEditor
In-app purchases
Text Editor by Qrayon
No in-app purchases
QuickEditor
- Pro - Annual$2.991 Year
- Pro - Lifetime$12.99
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