# myTextViewer vs txt Editor

The clearest difference is rating: txt Editor at 5.0 against myTextViewer's 3.7. txt Editor also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 12 months). myTextViewer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. txt Editor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. myTextViewer asks for nothing beyond the download.

txt Editor holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. 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. Written reviews complicate that: 53% of myTextViewer's written reviews are positive against 25% of txt Editor's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

myTextViewer ships an update every 12 months, txt Editor weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | myTextViewer | txt Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (159 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mytextviewer/id1272975241/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/txt-editor-text-and-notepad/id6447488397/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **159** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **53.4% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 6 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yaniv Kalsky](https://appshunter.io/developer/310828189) | [Julian Lau](https://appshunter.io/developer/1603050262) |

## 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


### txt Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/txt-editor-text-and-notepad/id6447488397)

This app provides a clean, instant writing experience for notes, drafts, and code snippets. It offers robust organization features like folders and search, and works with real .txt files accessible through the Files app. An optional subscription unlocks advanced features and removes ads.

**Highlights:** Instant blank page editor, Automatic saving, Folder organization with colors/icons, Search across all documents, Supports .txt, .md, .csv, .json, .xml, .log, Find and replace, Word count and reading time

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| txt Editor Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| txt Editor Pro Yearly | $17.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is myTextViewer free?

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

### Is txt Editor free?

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

### Which has better reviews, myTextViewer or txt Editor?

txt Editor is rated higher. myTextViewer averages 3.7 out of 5 from 159 ratings, while txt Editor averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do myTextViewer or txt Editor have ads?

txt Editor shows ads; myTextViewer does not.

### Which is updated more often, myTextViewer or txt Editor?

myTextViewer ships an update every 12 months, and txt Editor weekly. Most recently, myTextViewer was updated on November 6, 2026 and txt Editor on November 7, 2026.

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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.*