# Text Editor by Qrayon vs Permanote

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Text Editor by Qrayon at none against Permanote's 2. Text Editor by Qrayon also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). Permanote's advantage is rating (3.5 vs 3.3). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Permanote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Text Editor by Qrayon asks for nothing beyond the download.

Permanote holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 4 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 53% of Text Editor by Qrayon's written reviews are positive against 50% of Permanote's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | Text Editor by Qrayon | Permanote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-editor-by-qrayon/id1259433741/reviews) | **[3.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/permanote/id1485954738/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **52.9% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 10 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Qrayon, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/354980265) | [Screenplay & Script Pte. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1175555980) |

## What reviewers say

### Text Editor by Qrayon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-editor-by-qrayon/id1259433741)

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.

**Highlights:** Plain text file editing, iOS file system integration, iCloud and other service support, Maximized editing space, Dynamic Type support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Permanote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/permanote/id1485954738)

This app allows writers to organize ideas and edit text files directly within Dropbox, synchronizing across devices. It offers a distraction-free writing environment and extensive customization options, with advanced features available through a Pro subscription.

**Highlights:** Dropbox file synchronization, Customizable macro key strip, Distraction-free writing mode, Multiple file preview formats, TextExpander support, Customizable themes and fonts

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Pro Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Annual Pro Subscription | $17.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Text Editor by Qrayon free?

Text Editor by Qrayon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Permanote free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Text Editor by Qrayon or Permanote?

Permanote is rated higher. Text Editor by Qrayon averages 3.3 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Permanote averages 3.5 from 4 ratings.

### Do Text Editor by Qrayon or Permanote have ads?

Permanote shows ads; Text Editor by Qrayon does not.

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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.*