Comparison

SimpleEdit vs PassLock

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

PassLock

This app helps you organize and secure all your digital login information. It offers ironclad encryption and an autofill feature to simplify accessing your accounts, making password management effortless.

Highlights
  • Organize digital login information
  • Ironclad encryption
  • Autofill feature
  • Secure digital life
  • Customizable digital vault
Features
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Introducing PassLock: Your Digital Keyring for the 21st Century! Ever felt like a secret agent with too many codes to remember, except you're just trying to log into your email? Welcome to PassLock, where we turn your password chaos into organised harmony. Forget the days of scribbling passwords on sticky notes or using your pet's name for everything (sorry, Fluffy). PassLock is here to secure your digital life with ironclad encryption that even a superhero would envy. Why choose PassLock? Because "Password123" isn't cutting it anymore, and "Forgot Your Password?" is a question you're tired of answering. With PassLock, you'll: - Launch into a universe where remembering one password unlocks everything. - Shield yourself with top-notch security, because your secrets are our Fort Knox. - Customize your digital vault with colors and themes - because even passwords deserve a little pizzazz. But wait, there's more! With PassLock, you're not just getting a password manager; you're getting a digital bodyguard who's also a master of disguise. Our autofill feature is so smooth, it's like having a personal assistant who whispers sweet nothings (aka your passwords) into your devices' ears. So, are you ready to break up with "Forgot Password" emails and embrace the simplicity of PassLock? Join us, and let's make password frustration a thing of the past. Because life's too short for bad passwords. Download PassLock today - your future self will thank you (and maybe throw you a parade).

Screenshots

SimpleEdit4 screens
PassLock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PassLock at 100% against SimpleEdit's 62%. PassLock also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26). On price, 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. PassLock asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
SimpleEdit versus PassLock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimpleEditPassLock
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (22 ratings) — better
Positive reviews61.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings22 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS2617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJamie FroggattPrannvat Singh

Customer experience

SimpleEdit

All ratings22 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral22.7%
Negative27.3%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive61.5%
Neutral11.5%
Negative26.9%

PassLock

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

SimpleEdit

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

PassLock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SimpleEdit free?
SimpleEdit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PassLock free?
PassLock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SimpleEdit or PassLock have ads?
Neither SimpleEdit nor PassLock shows ads.

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