Comparison

Face Mesh vs Text Editor

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

Head to head
About

Face Mesh

Visualize and interact with ARKit's 3D face mesh. Developers can see vertex indices, select specific parts of the face, and export index arrays for use in FaceTracking applications.

Highlights
  • Visualize vertex indices on 3D face mesh
  • Tap to select/deselect individual vertices
  • Select face outline and eyes
  • Export index arrays
  • Pinch to zoom, pan, and rotate gestures
Features
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Face Mesh app is for iOS developers who need to visually learn the vertex indices for the ARFaceGeometry face mesh provided by Apple Developer. These vertex indices are very important for working in ARKit and especially for developing FaceTracking apps. You will be able to see the actual location of each vertex in the 3D face mesh grid. Each vertex is labeled with its index as it exists in ARFaceGeometry.vertices() • Tap on individual vertices to select/deselect. • Use All, None & Invert options to easily build complex selections. • Easily select face geometry outline and individual eyes. • Export your selections as an array of indices with one tap. How to move around the face mesh? - Pinch to zoom in/out - Pan with one finger to rotate - Pan with two fingers to move - Rotate with two fingers to rotate on the z-axis

About

Text Editor

Edit text files, including plain text, RTF, HTML, CSS, and JS, directly on your device or from cloud storage. Offers rich text editing, multiple file tabs, and dark mode. A subscription unlocks advanced features and unlimited usage.

Highlights
  • Browse and edit text files
  • Cloud storage integration (iCloud, Google Drive, Box)
  • Supports TXT, RTF, HTML, CSS, JS
  • Rich text editing
  • Multiple file tabs
  • Dark Mode support
Features
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This is a simple yet powerful text editor that let you browse and edit any kind of text on your device and on the cloud (including iCloud, Google Drive, Box and more). FEATURES: ————— ◆ Browse and edit all kinds of text on your device and on the cloud ◆ Support TXT, RTF or any file that can be read as text like HTML, CSS, JS ◆ View text in any font and style ◆ Rich Text editing ◆ Edit multiple files in separate tabs ◆ Share your files anywhere ◆ Dark Mode support Text Editor+: • You can subscribe to unlock dark mode and unlimited usage. • Subscription auto-renew at the end of current period, unless cancelled 24-hours in advance prior to the end of the current period. The subscription fee is charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. You may manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase. Per Apple policy, no cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. Once purchased, refunds will not be provided for any unused portion of the term. Terms of use: https://tapuniverse.com/terms/ Privacy policy: https://tapuniverse.com/policy/

Screenshots

Face Mesh3 screens
Text Editor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Text Editor at Free against Face Mesh's $19.99. Text Editor also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.4) and update cadence (daily vs every 38 months). Face Mesh's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On review sentiment, 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

Text Editor is free to download; Face Mesh costs $19.99 up front. Text Editor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Face Mesh asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Text Editor holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Text Editor has 4.4K ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 33% of Face Mesh's written reviews are positive against 27% of Text Editor's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Face Mesh ships an update every 38 months, Text Editor daily. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Face Mesh versus Text Editor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFace MeshText Editor
Price$19.99Free — better
Rating3.4 (16 ratings)4.4 (4.4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews — better27.3% of reviews
Number of ratings164.4K — better
Update frequencyEvery 38 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#174#24 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTech PositiveTAPUNIVERSE LLC

Customer experience

Face Mesh

All ratings16 ratings
Positive56.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative43.8%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

Text Editor

All ratings4,383 ratings
Positive85.6%
Neutral3.3%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews337 reviews
Positive27.3%
Neutral3.3%
Negative69.4%

Bugs and requests

Face Mesh

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Text Editor

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Dark mode not working properly
  • Deletes unsaved work
  • Crashes the Files app

Requested features

3 requests
  • Horizontal text scrolling
  • Free version with no limitations
  • One-time purchase option

In-app purchases

None

Face Mesh

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Text Editor

Subscriptions2
  • Text Editor+3 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • Text Editor+3 Days trial$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Face Mesh free?
Face Mesh costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Text Editor free?
Text Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Face Mesh or Text Editor?
Text Editor is rated higher. Face Mesh averages 3.4 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Text Editor averages 4.4 from 4.4K ratings.
Do Face Mesh or Text Editor have ads?
Neither Face Mesh nor Text Editor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Face Mesh or Text Editor?
Face Mesh ships an update every 38 months, and Text Editor daily. Most recently, Face Mesh was updated on November 6, 2026 and Text Editor on November 7, 2026.
Which is more popular, Face Mesh or Text Editor?
Face Mesh currently peaks at #174 in the App Store charts, and Text Editor at #24. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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