Comparison

Text Editor vs TestCrew

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

TestCrew

Features
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TestCrew is a credit-based platform for app developers who want to recruit testers and get feedback on their apps. Test other developers’ apps to earn credits, then use those credits to list your own app and recruit testers. It is a simple, community-driven way to grow participation and collect useful feedback during pre-release testing. HOW IT WORKS Earn Credits: Complete app tests and receive credits for each finished test. List Your App: Use credits to publish your app and recruit testers. Get Feedback: Testers install your app, explore its features, and share feedback based on their experience. Mutual Support: Developers help one another by testing apps and contributing to an active testing community. SMART RANKING SYSTEM Apps are ranked using a fair system designed to improve visibility and matching. Ranking considers factors such as current demand, listing freshness, tester needs, and overall marketplace balance. PREMIUM MEMBERSHIP Upgrade to Premium for additional benefits, including monthly credits, bonus credits for completed tests, extra listing capacity, and improved visibility for your app listings. DISCORD INTEGRATION Connect your Discord account to unlock additional community features and participate in feedback-based testing workflows. API ACCESS Manage your testing workflow programmatically with API keys and REST API access. Integrate TestCrew with your development process to create listings, complete tests, and track activity more efficiently. CREDIT OPTIONS Earn credits by testing other apps, purchase credit packs for faster access to listings, or subscribe to Premium for recurring credits and expanded features. WHY DEVELOPERS CHOOSE TESTCREW Credit-based system that rewards active participation Developer-to-developer testing community Useful feedback from real testers Discord integration for communication API support for automation and workflow management Join TestCrew and make app testing and tester recruitment more efficient.

Screenshots

Text Editor4 screens
TestCrew4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Text Editor at every 2 weeks against TestCrew's every 4 weeks. TestCrew's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.7). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Text Editor sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and TestCrew sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Text Editor ships an update every 2 weeks, TestCrew every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Text Editor versus TestCrew: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterText EditorTestCrew
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews74.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.715.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size95 MB28 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMEGASOFT Inc.akira kawata

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
2 purchases

TestCrew

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
One-time1
  • 20 Credits$2.99

Questions

Is Text Editor free?
Text Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TestCrew free?
TestCrew is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Text Editor or TestCrew have ads?
Neither Text Editor nor TestCrew shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Text Editor or TestCrew?
Text Editor ships an update every 2 weeks, and TestCrew every 4 weeks. Most recently, Text Editor was updated on October 25, 2026 and TestCrew on October 25, 2026.

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