# myTextViewer vs MooseNet

The clearest difference is rating: myTextViewer at 3.7 against MooseNet's 1.0. myTextViewer also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (159 vs 1). MooseNet's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 12 months) and iOS requirement (10.1 vs 15.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MooseNet sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per year. myTextViewer asks for nothing beyond the download.

myTextViewer holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: myTextViewer has 159 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

myTextViewer ships an update every 12 months, MooseNet every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | myTextViewer | MooseNet |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.7 (159 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mytextviewer/id1272975241/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moosenet/id1311513732/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **159** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 53.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 6 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **10.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yaniv Kalsky](https://appshunter.io/developer/310828189) | [Thomas Miesch](https://appshunter.io/developer/838278927) |

## What reviewers say

### myTextViewer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mytextviewer/id1272975241)

Instantly open and view any text, code, or log file. This app offers professional syntax highlighting and line numbers, making it ideal for professionals who need to access and read various file formats on the go. It supports numerous common file types and provides customizable viewing themes.

**Highlights:** Open any text, code, or log file, Syntax highlighting for common formats, Line numbers display, Light and dark viewing themes, Share option integration

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✅ Opens unsupported file formats reliably
- 📂 Handles multiple file types (XML, JSON, LOG, EML, YML)
- 🎯 Simple and straightforward functionality
- ⚡ No unnecessary features or bloat
- 🆓 Free to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Files display as blank or won't open
- ❌ Inconsistent file compatibility
- 😤 Requires review before using app
- 📱 Compatibility issues with iOS updates
- 🔄 Confusing sharing/import workflow

**Reported bugs**

- App fails to open files from Files app
- JSON files display blank
- XML files not rendering properly
- App crashes or won't launch
- Incompatibility with iOS 14 and iOS 16

**Requested features**

- Search/find function within documents
- File editing capabilities
- Remove ads or ad-free option
- Support for action extensions
- Better file import options


### MooseNet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moosenet/id1311513732)

View and decode network packet capture files in pcap and pcapng formats. Unlock full protocol decoding with a subscription, which includes a one-month free trial. Supports a growing list of network protocols.

**Highlights:** View pcap and pcapng files, Decode network packets, Supports multiple protocols, Subscription with free trial, Protocol decoding via XML definitions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Year | $1.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is myTextViewer free?

myTextViewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is MooseNet free?

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

### Which has better reviews, myTextViewer or MooseNet?

myTextViewer is rated higher. myTextViewer averages 3.7 out of 5 from 159 ratings, while MooseNet averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do myTextViewer or MooseNet have ads?

Neither myTextViewer nor MooseNet shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, myTextViewer or MooseNet?

myTextViewer ships an update every 12 months, and MooseNet every 6 weeks. Most recently, myTextViewer was updated on November 6, 2026 and MooseNet on November 4, 2026.

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