# SimpleEdit vs Actions

The clearest difference is rating: Actions at 4.8 against SimpleEdit's 3.5. Actions also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (92% vs 62%). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SimpleEdit sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Actions asks for nothing beyond the download.

Actions holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Actions has 469 ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of SimpleEdit's written reviews are positive against 92% of Actions's.

SimpleEdit ships an update every 3 weeks, Actions monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SimpleEdit | Actions |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simpleedit/id1287562515/reviews) | **[4.8 (469 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/actions/id1586435171/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 22 | **469** |
| Positive reviews | 61.5% of reviews | **91.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 26 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26 | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jamie Froggatt](https://appshunter.io/developer/933327498) | [Sindre Sorhus](https://appshunter.io/developer/328077650) |

## What reviewers say

### SimpleEdit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simpleedit/id1287562515)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $3.99 | one-time |
| Generous Tip | $9.99 | one-time |


### Actions

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/actions/id1586435171)

This app provides a vast collection of additional actions to enhance the functionality of the Shortcuts app on iOS. It offers a wide range of tools for manipulating data, interacting with device features, and automating complex tasks.

**Highlights:** Add to List, Apply Capture Date, Blur Images, Calculate with Soulver, Convert Date to Unix Time, Format Number as Ordinal, Get Device Details (Extended), Get SF Symbol Image

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful and flexible shortcuts
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🔓 No ads or in-app purchases
- 🤖 Impressive range of actions
- 🔥 Indispensable for Shortcuts users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs or performance issues
- ⚠️ Compatibility concerns with newer iOS versions
- 🕰️ Slow response times in some cases

**Reported bugs**

- Errors when using list manipulation actions
- Incompatibility with HomePod mini
- Shortcut actions not working on iPhone 15 Pro

**Requested features**

- Add support for device orientation detection
- Integrate with more system-level APIs
- Provide a way to create custom actions
- Expand language support beyond English


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SimpleEdit free?

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

### Is Actions free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SimpleEdit or Actions?

Actions is rated higher. SimpleEdit averages 3.5 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while Actions averages 4.8 from 469 ratings.

### Do SimpleEdit or Actions have ads?

Neither SimpleEdit nor Actions shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SimpleEdit or Actions?

SimpleEdit ships an update every 3 weeks, and Actions monthly. Most recently, SimpleEdit was updated on September 30, 2026 and Actions on September 28, 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.*