Comparison

SimpleEdit vs WAYLAND | Connect

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

WAYLAND | Connect

Features
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WAYLAND | Connect gives you complete, real-time control of your CALIBUR³ metal additive manufacturing machines, right from your iPhone or iPad. Monitor, manage, and gain insight into your builds wherever you are. Key Features: - Real-Time Monitoring: Track live build progress, temperature, layer count, elapsed time, and subsystem performance, including vacuum pressures, turbo speeds, beam current, and more. - Live & Historic Images: See inside your build chamber with live feeds. Replay historic layer images with smooth navigation and adjustable playback speeds. - Multi-Machine Management: Switch seamlessly between machines, monitor subsystem health, and identify issues before they impact build quality. - Dynamic Dashboard: Access detailed analytics and operational metrics at a glance. Faster loading ensures smooth performance even for large builds. - Real-Time Alerts & Notifications: Get instant push notifications for events, warnings, and alarms. Support for iOS Live Activities & Dynamic Island keeps you informed even from the Lock Screen. - Enhanced Security: Redesigned authentication and optional biometric app lock protect your data. WAYLAND | Connect – Full Visibility, Total Control Stay on top of your additive manufacturing process, maximize uptime, and ensure build quality – wherever you are.

Screenshots

SimpleEdit4 screens
WAYLAND | Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WAYLAND | Connect at none against SimpleEdit's 3. WAYLAND | Connect also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 27.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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. SimpleEdit sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. WAYLAND | Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SimpleEdit ships an update every 3 weeks, WAYLAND | Connect monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SimpleEdit versus WAYLAND | Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimpleEditWAYLAND | Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (22 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews65.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings22 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS27.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB153 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJamie FroggattWayland Additive Ltd

In-app purchases

3 purchases

SimpleEdit

One-time3
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Medium Tip$3.99
  • Generous Tip$9.99
None

WAYLAND | Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SimpleEdit free?
SimpleEdit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is WAYLAND | Connect free?
WAYLAND | Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SimpleEdit or WAYLAND | Connect have ads?
Neither SimpleEdit nor WAYLAND | Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SimpleEdit or WAYLAND | Connect?
SimpleEdit ships an update every 3 weeks, and WAYLAND | Connect monthly. Most recently, SimpleEdit was updated on October 22, 2026 and WAYLAND | Connect on October 24, 2026.

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