myTextViewer vs IDBPort
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
myTextViewer
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.
- Open any text, code, or log file
- Syntax highlighting for common formats
- Line numbers display
- Light and dark viewing themes
- Share option integration
Read full descriptionHide full description
Open any text, code, or log file instantly. myTextViewer provides professional syntax highlighting and line numbers for professionals on the go. Did you recently get an email with a text file that you could not open? Was it because the format of the file doesn't fit any app that you have installed? Search no more - myTextViewer allows you to open any of these files in a text viewer. Simple, fast, easy, as 1 2 3! Just: 1. Click on a file (from the downloads/Files app) or an attachment (from email apps) 2. Using the Share option, select myTextViewer as the target app. 3. View your file Even better - It can color most common files/source code formats (python, c#, yaml, json, and much more!), so even if the default viewer can show you the text, you'll still get much more from opening files with myTextViewer. Also included: ・Light/Dark text viewing themes ・Show/Hide line numbers Enjoy!
IDBPort
Read full descriptionHide full description
Tired of IndexedDB tools that only let you export? IDBPort is a modern browser extension designed to let you easily export AND import your IndexedDB data. It's your complete solution for data backup, migration, and management for web applications. Key Features: * Seamless Export: Quickly select an IndexedDB database from the current website and export its entire content into a convenient `.idb` file. * Reliable Import: Effortlessly import data from a previously exported `.idb` file back into an IndexedDB database. Perfect for restoring data or setting up new environments. * User-Friendly Interface: A clean, intuitive, and responsive design (built with React and shadcn/ui) makes managing your data straightforward, even with no prior technical expertise. Why Choose IDBPort? Many tools stop at exporting. IDBPort fills the critical gap by providing robust import functionality, giving you full control over your local web application data for: * Data migration across different browser profiles or machines. * Creating reliable backups of critical application state. * Easy restoration from backups. * Testing applications with specific datasets. How to Use: 1. Click the IDBPort icon in your browser toolbar. 2. The extension may ask for permission to access data on the current tab. To Export Data: 1. IDBPort will list available IndexedDB databases for the current page. 2. Select the database you wish to export. (Firefox requires manual input of the database name). 3. Click "Export" and save the `.idb` file. To Import Data: 1. Switch to the "Import" tab within the extension. 2. Click "Choose File" and select your `.idb` file. 3. Data will be automatically imported. Technology Used: Built with WXT, React, Tailwind CSS, shadcn/ui, and TypeScript. Support & Contributions: We welcome your feedback and contributions! Please visit our Discrod group to report issues or suggest features. https://discord.gg/gFhKUthc88 Disclaimer: Please exercise caution when handling production data. It is always recommended to back up important data before performing any import or export operations.
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is price: myTextViewer at Free against IDBPort's $4.99. IDBPort's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 12 months). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
myTextViewer is free to download; IDBPort costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
myTextViewer ships an update every 12 months, IDBPort every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | myTextViewer | IDBPort |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $4.99 |
| Rating | 3.8 (158 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 53.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 158 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yaniv Kalsky | KAI WANG |
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 moreShow fewer
- 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 moreShow fewer
- Plain English display instead of code format
- Export functionality
IDBPort
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
myTextViewer
No in-app purchases
IDBPort
No in-app purchases








