Comparison

myTextViewer vs Form Extractor

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

Head to head
About

myTextViewer

Easily open and view any text-based file, including code, logs, and configurations, on your iPhone or iPad. Enjoy offline syntax highlighting, instant search, and a clean interface without ads while reading.

Highlights
  • Open unsupported text file formats
  • Offline syntax highlighting for multiple languages
  • Fast in-file search with live count
  • File library on home screen
  • Light, Dark, and System appearance modes
  • Smart encoding and large file support
  • 100% on-device privacy
Features
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Open any text, source code, config, or log file on your iPhone or iPad in seconds — even when iOS Mail or the Files app says the format is unsupported. Whether someone just emailed you a server .log, a .yaml deployment config, a .cfg or .ini file, or a Python/JSON script, myTextViewer opens it cleanly with offline syntax highlighting, line numbers, and instant in-file search. No accounts. No cloud uploads. And zero ads while you are reading a file. WHY DEVELOPERS, SYSADMINS & POWER USERS KEEP IT INSTALLED • Opens Anything Text-Based — Unknown or non-standard file extensions (.log, .cfg, .conf, .diag, .env, .ini, .dat, .sql, .md, .toml, and more) open directly as readable text instead of hitting an "unsupported file" dead end. • 100% Offline Syntax Highlighting — Automatic syntax coloring for Python, JSON, YAML, XML, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript, Swift, C/C++, C#, Java, Ruby, Shell scripts, SQL, and more. Use the toolbar menu (‹/›) to switch languages or view as Plain Text, remembered automatically per file extension. • Fast In-File Search — Jump straight to the error or config key you need with live match counting ("3 of 12") and next/previous navigation. • Your File Library on the Home Screen — Every file you open is saved to your searchable home screen library so you can reopen it anytime with a single tap, or tap "+" to import files directly from the Files app. • Comfortable Reading Anywhere — Switch between Light, Dark, and System appearance in place without losing your scroll position. Toggle line numbers and pinch-to-zoom with a tap. • Smart Encoding & Large File Support — Cleanly reads UTF-8, UTF-16, BOM-prefixed logs, Windows-1252, and multi-megabyte log files without garbled characters or freezes. • 100% On-Device Privacy — Your files never leave your device. Decoding, syntax highlighting, and search run entirely locally on your iPhone or iPad. TWO EASY WAYS TO OPEN A FILE 1. From Mail, Files, Slack, or Messages: Tap Share on any attachment or file and choose myTextViewer. It opens right away and stays in your library for next time. 2. Directly Inside myTextViewer: Tap "+" in the top-right corner of the home screen to pick and open any file from your device or iCloud Drive. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Form Extractor

Scan documents, extract specific data, and build a database. Export your compiled information into multiple formats, including CSV for spreadsheet viewing. This app works offline, prioritizing your data privacy.

Highlights
  • Scan images and extract data
  • Create custom data templates
  • Build a local database
  • Export data in multiple formats (CSV)
  • Offline functionality
  • Data privacy focused
Features
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Did you ever need to manually type a compilation of data into a spreadsheet? Form Extractor allows you to scan images, extract specific data, build a database and export in multiple formats, including CSV to be viewed as a spreadsheet on compatible office programs. -- Easy to use Just create a template, specify the location and name of each data field and you're ready to scan -- Build your database & export Each time you scan images, captured data is added to a local database that can be easily exported in multiple formats -- Works offline Form Extractor works offline, using your device's capabilities to scan, store and export data without the need of an internet server in respect to your data privacy. Form Extractor is now available for all iOS devices!

Screenshots

myTextViewer4 screens
Form Extractor3 screens

Verdict

The call

myTextViewer and Form Extractor both sit at 3.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 53% of myTextViewer's written reviews are positive against 0% of Form Extractor's. myTextViewer also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (159 vs 11). Form Extractor's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 10 months). On price, rating 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Form Extractor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. myTextViewer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.7 for myTextViewer against 3.7 for Form Extractor. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: myTextViewer has 159 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 53% of myTextViewer's written reviews are positive against 0% of Form Extractor's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

myTextViewer ships an update every 10 months, Form Extractor weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
myTextViewer versus Form Extractor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametermyTextViewerForm Extractor
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (159 ratings)3.7 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews53.4% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings159 — better11
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYaniv KalskyArthur Eduardo Skaetta Alvarez Desenvolvimento de Software LTDA.

Customer experience

myTextViewer

All ratings159 ratings
Positive64.2%
Neutral11.9%
Negative23.9%
Written reviews88 reviews
Positive53.4%
Neutral6.8%
Negative39.8%

Form Extractor

All ratings11 ratings
Positive54.5%
Neutral27.3%
Negative18.2%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

myTextViewer

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • 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
Show 3 more
  • Text files cannot be opened
  • Help screen appears instead of file content
  • No response when sharing files to app

Requested features

7 requests
  • Search/find function within documents
  • File editing capabilities
  • Remove ads or ad-free option
  • Support for action extensions
  • Better file import options
Show 2 more
  • Plain English display instead of code format
  • Export functionality

Form Extractor

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

myTextViewer

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Form Extractor

One-time1
  • Form Extractor Premium$3.99

Questions

Is myTextViewer free?
myTextViewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Form Extractor free?
Form Extractor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, myTextViewer or Form Extractor?
Form Extractor is rated higher. myTextViewer averages 3.7 out of 5 from 159 ratings, while Form Extractor averages 3.7 from 11 ratings.
Do myTextViewer or Form Extractor have ads?
myTextViewer shows ads; Form Extractor does not.
Which is updated more often, myTextViewer or Form Extractor?
myTextViewer ships an update every 10 months, and Form Extractor weekly. Most recently, myTextViewer was updated on November 11, 2026 and Form Extractor on November 12, 2026.

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