Comparison

SimpleEdit vs Ampere

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

Head to head
About

SimpleEdit

This is a straightforward plain text editor that allows you to open and edit various text files. It offers a view-only mode for data detection and a rewind feature to restore original file states. The app supports customization of fonts and keyboard types for a personalized editing experience.

Highlights
  • Open text files from Files app
  • View-only mode with data detection
  • Rewind button to revert changes
  • Supports dark mode and multiwindow
  • Customizable font family and size
  • System font picker integration
  • Switchable native iOS keyboard types
Features
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A simple plain text editor built using SwiftUI. Features: • Open any text file or compatible data files as UTF8 encoded text from the Files app. • Enter view-only mode for data detection (links, phone numbers, addresses, …). • Rewind button to revert files to their original state. • Supports dark mode, multiwindow, and state restoration. • Customise font family & size used for editing. • Select fonts using the system font picker, which shows fonts installed in the Settings app. (Settings → General → Fonts) • Switch between native iOS keyboard types (default, number pad, phone pad, URL, web search, Twitter, …).

About

Ampere

Measure your device's charging speed with different chargers, cables, and wireless sources. Track app battery usage, estimate remaining time for activities, and compare charging accessories to find the best ones.

Highlights
  • Measure charging speed
  • Compare chargers and cables
  • Estimate remaining usage time
  • Track app battery usage
  • Create custom reference tables
Features
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Introducing Ampere Battery Check - your ultimate companion for everything battery, charging, and power on your device. Ampere gives you a fast, accurate way to measure real charging speed, compare chargers and cables, and understand exactly how your battery is performing right now. Whether you want to find the fastest charger in your home, test a new USB-C cable, or check if a wireless pad is really delivering the watts it promises, Ampere puts the numbers in your hand in seconds. KEY FEATURES - Accurate charging speed test: measure real-time charging current (mA) from any charger, cable, or wireless pad. - Charger comparison: benchmark wall adapters, car chargers, power banks, and wireless chargers side by side. - Cable & wire testing: instantly spot slow, damaged, or low-quality USB, Lightning, and USB-C cables. - Wireless charging check: verify that your Qi or MagSafe pad delivers the speed it advertises. - Battery health insights: track capacity, voltage, temperature, and overall condition over time. - Remaining usage time: see how long your battery will last for browsing, calls, video, music, gaming, and standby. - Charging history & logs: review past charging sessions to find the best charger for daily use. - Smart notifications: get alerts when charging is complete or when a slow charger is detected. - Clean, simple interface: clear readouts, no clutter, no confusing jargon. WHY AMPERE - Save time by always picking the fastest working charger. - Save money by identifying bad cables before you replace your device. - Protect your battery by avoiding weak or unstable power sources. - Travel smart by testing hotel, airport, and car chargers on the go. PERFECT FOR - Anyone frustrated by slow charging. - Users comparing new chargers, power banks, or MagSafe accessories. - Tech enthusiasts who want real data about their device's power. - Travelers, students, gamers, and heavy phone users. HOW IT WORKS 1. Open Ampere Battery Check. 2. Plug in your charger or place your device on a wireless pad. 3. Watch live charging speed, voltage, and battery status update in real time. 4. Compare results and choose the best charger and cable for you. Stop guessing which charger or cable is actually fast. Download Ampere Battery Check today and take full control of your battery, charging speed, and device power - all from one beautifully simple app.

Screenshots

SimpleEdit4 screens
Ampere4 screens

Verdict

The call

SimpleEdit and Ampere both sit at 3.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 66% of SimpleEdit's written reviews are positive against 21% of Ampere's. SimpleEdit also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). Ampere's advantage is iOS requirement (17.6 vs 27.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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. SimpleEdit sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Ampere sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.5 for SimpleEdit against 3.6 for Ampere. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 22 and 12 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 66% of SimpleEdit's written reviews are positive against 21% of Ampere's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SimpleEdit ships an update every 3 weeks, Ampere every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
SimpleEdit versus Ampere: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimpleEditAmpere
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (22 ratings)3.6 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews65.5% of reviews — better20.9% of reviews
Number of ratings22 — better12
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS27.017.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJamie FroggattCrioSoft LLC

Customer experience

SimpleEdit

All ratings22 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral22.7%
Negative27.3%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive65.5%
Neutral10.3%
Negative24.1%

Ampere

All ratings9 ratings
Positive55.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative44.4%
Written reviews426 reviews
Positive20.9%
Neutral3.5%
Negative75.6%

Bugs and requests

SimpleEdit

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Ampere

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes on launch
  • Fails to complete testing
  • Incorrect wattage readings

Requested features

3 requests
  • Historical data logging
  • Real-time monitoring
  • Wireless charging support

In-app purchases

3 purchases

SimpleEdit

One-time3
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Medium Tip$3.99
  • Generous Tip$9.99
1 purchases

Ampere

One-time1
  • Disable Ads$0.99

Questions

Is SimpleEdit free?
SimpleEdit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ampere free?
Ampere is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SimpleEdit or Ampere?
Ampere is rated higher. SimpleEdit averages 3.5 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while Ampere averages 3.6 from 12 ratings.
Do SimpleEdit or Ampere have ads?
Ampere shows ads; SimpleEdit does not.
Which is updated more often, SimpleEdit or Ampere?
SimpleEdit ships an update every 3 weeks, and Ampere every 3 months. Most recently, SimpleEdit was updated on October 22, 2026 and Ampere on October 24, 2026.

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