Comparison

Text Editor vs Source Files

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

Head to head
About

Text Editor

A powerful text and code editor for mobile devices. It offers cloud and server file editing via FTP and SSH, real-time HTML/Markdown preview, and Git version control. Includes ChatGPT integration for enhanced coding assistance.

Highlights
  • Multi-tab editing
  • Split-screen view
  • Real-time search with regex
  • Cloud and server file editing (FTP/SSH)
  • Git version control
  • HTML/Markdown preview
  • ChatGPT integration
Features
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LiquidLogic is a text editor that allows you to edit text files, web pages, and source code on your iPad/iPhone. The highly functional editor is equipped with a filer and FTP to edit files in the cloud and on servers. The dedicated browser can also be used to check web pages and preview HTML. SSH terminal and Git version management functions are also included. All-in-one text editing is possible. MAIN FEATURES • Multiple files can be displayed and edited by switching tabs. • Supports multitasking, allowing you to launch multiple LiquidLogic applications. • Split screen to view and edit two files at the same time. • Real-time search with support for Perl regular expressions. • Equipped with grep find and replace function. • Supports 15 languages including HTML, Markdown, XML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, Perl, Ruby, and C++. • Syntax highlighting according to language. • Edit Bar for cursor movement and input of symbols, parentheses, numbers, etc. • Supports 34 character codes including Unicode, Shift JIS, EUC, etc., and can change character codes and line feed codes. • Equipped with a filer. Multiple openings and various file operations are possible. • Files in iCloud, iCloud Drive, Dropbox, Google Drive, and OneDrive can be edited. • Supports SMB connection. Directly edit files on servers and NAS devices. • FTP/FTPS/SFTP included. Supports download/upload and direct file editing. • Equipped with SSH terminal. Files can be downloaded and edited from there. • File comparison functionality that allows you to compare two files side by side and clearly show the differences between them. • Git version control functionality. • Built-in ChatGPT functionality. • Preview HTML/Markdown files in real time. • Download the HTML source from the browser and edit it in the editor. • Supports keyboard shortcuts. • Available for Apple Silicon-equipped Mac. ONLINE MANUAL https://www.megasoft.co.jp/support/liquidlogic/manual/index_en.php

About

Source Files

Access GitHub, Gitea, GitLab, and BitBucket directly from your file manager without cloning. Edit large repositories in seconds using REST APIs, with support for automation and file uploads. Offers a free tier for single servers and a Pro Unlock for multiple servers.

Highlights
  • Direct file access via Finder/Files app
  • Edit files in favorite apps
  • REST API for fast access
  • Supports GitHub, GitLab, Gitea, BitBucket
  • Shortcuts automation support
  • File uploads via services menu
Features
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Source Files is a faster way to access GitHub, Gitea, GitLab and BitBucket from the Finder and Files app without having to clone repositories or commit changes. Using REST APIs instead of the traditional Git protocol you will be editing files in even the largest repositories in seconds: • Drag a repository URL to the Files app • Browse the directory that immediately appears • Open and Edit files in your favorite app Source Files is file oriented and making edits to 3 different files will result in 3 commits. It is possible to configure the app to work in a branch where a messy commit history is acceptable and merge changes back using pull requests. Consider using traditional Git clients like Working Copy or Tower for projects that need a tidy commit history in all branches. There is rich support for automation with Shortcuts actions to List, Download, Upload and Move files. Uploading files from the Mac services menu and share sheet is supported and very fast as target directories are remembered for different file types. The app is free to use with a single server. A Pro Unlock is required for multiple servers, available as a one-time purchase or a monthly subscription, with access shared across iPhone, iPad, and Mac. A one-week free trial allows users to evaluate Pro features before purchase. Source Files is restricted by GitHub, GitLab and BitBucket API quotas that depend on your account privileges.

Screenshots

Text Editor4 screens
Source Files4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Source Files at 4.4 against Text Editor's 4.0. Source Files also leads on chart position (#160 vs unranked) and ratings volume (30 vs 4). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. Text Editor sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Source Files sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Source Files holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Source Files has 30 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 75% and 75% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Text Editor ships an update every 2 weeks, Source Files weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Text Editor versus Source Files: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterText EditorSource Files
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (4 ratings)4.4 (30 ratings) — better
Positive reviews74.5% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings430 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#160 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.7 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size95 MB54 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMEGASOFT Inc.Anders Borum ApS

Customer experience

Text Editor

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews51 reviews
Positive74.5%
Neutral15.7%
Negative9.8%

Source Files

All ratings30 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral3.3%
Negative13.3%
Written reviews32 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral6.3%
Negative18.8%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Text Editor

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Payment$1.991 Month
  • Annual Payment3 Days trial$8.991 Year
One-time2
  • ChatGPT 100 times$0.99
  • ChatGPT 1,000 times$9.99
3 purchases

Source Files

Subscriptions1
  • Source Files Monthly7 Days trial$2.491 Month
One-time2
  • Lifetime Source Pro$23.99
  • Lifetime Source Pro$24.99

Questions

Is Text Editor free?
Text Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Source Files free?
Source Files is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Text Editor or Source Files?
Source Files is rated higher. Text Editor averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Source Files averages 4.4 from 30 ratings.
Do Text Editor or Source Files have ads?
Neither Text Editor nor Source Files shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Text Editor or Source Files?
Text Editor ships an update every 2 weeks, and Source Files weekly. Most recently, Text Editor was updated on October 12, 2026 and Source Files on October 11, 2026.

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