Comparison

Word Counter + Plain Text Pro vs IdeaHatch

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

Head to head
About

Word Counter + Plain Text Pro

Instantly convert and count characters, words, and UTF8 words from copied text. Offers a built-in editor for further modifications and seamless sharing to other applications. Supports all languages with an accurate UTF8 word count engine.

Highlights
  • Automatic plain text output
  • Integrated plain text editor
  • One-touch sharing to other apps
  • Character, word, and UTF8 word counting
  • Supports all languages
  • Accurate UTF8 word count engine
Features
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Convert all plain text from whatever you copied and count the character and words at the same time! Features: v1.21 - automatic output of plain text with even no need to touch the interface of the app - equipped with a plain text editor for further editing - text can be quickly shared with other apps with one-touch - not only the characters but also the words and UTF8 words will be counted and attached - all languages supported (please use the UTF8 number instead of word for some languages) - very accurate UTF8 word count engine for any Unicode character language users v1.21 -> v1.22 - fine-tuning, app size reduced - animation changed v1.22 -> v1.24 - all deprecated code rewritten v1.24 -> v1.27 - All deprecated code corrected for iOS15 and up - App interface modified: share button's size & image - System menu implemented: Technical Support, Rate Me, More From Us - App display name modified from "Plain Text Pro + Word Counter" to "Word Counter + Plain Text Pro" - App information updated for the new 13+/16+/18+ age-rating system Instructions basic mode: 1. copy anything from another app (just include pictures and videos, you can simply "Select all" then "Copy" ) 2. start "Plain Text Pro", the app will popup displaying all plain text it grabbed and converted 3. close "Plain Text Pro" by pressing the iPhone's Home key (yes, no need to touch anywhere in the app) 4. open another app and Paste the plain text Instructions professional mode: 1. copy anything from another app (just include pictures and videos, you can simply "Select all" then "Copy" ) 2. start "Plain Text Pro", the app will popup displaying all plain text it grabbed and converted 3. touch the button "Copy back to clipboard" 4. do further editing on the editor (the keyboard can be dismissed when you touch outside the editor) 5. choose what word count information be added to the end of the plain text, character, word, and UTF8 6. touch the Share button to share out or if you only need the plain text in the clipboard to paste, jump to the next step 7. close "Plain Text Pro" by pressing the iPhone's Home key (yes, no need to touch anywhere in the app)

About

IdeaHatch

Features
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Your notes can finally answer you back. IdeaHatch lets you dump rough notes anytime, then ask AI about them — and get the answer you're looking for, instantly. ■ Perfect for - Anyone who takes notes but can never find them again - People who forget the idea they wrote down last week - Indie developers and entrepreneurs with ideas to capture - Writers who struggle to structure their thoughts ■ What IdeaHatch does [Ask AI] "Where's that idea I wrote last week?" "Summarize my notes about X" — just ask, and AI searches your notes to find the answer. Watch the search happen in real time, so you always see what it's basing the answer on. If your question is unclear, AI offers quick-tap options to help you find your answer faster. Not sure what to ask? Suggested questions help you get started. AI can even suggest creating a new note from your conversation. Every past question and answer is saved for you to revisit anytime. [AI-Powered Structuring] Type or speak your rough notes — IdeaHatch's AI reads between the lines and asks smart clarifying questions ("What tone are you going for?", "Who's the audience?"), then transforms your raw input into a well-structured Markdown document that sounds like you. [Markdown Editor + Preview] A capable editor supporting headings, bold, blockquotes, lists, code blocks, and task lists. Tap to toggle between editing and a clean preview at any time. [Voice Input] Speak your ideas and watch them transcribe in real time. Your thoughts, captured at the speed you think. [Export Anywhere] Share as a .md file or export as PDF — ready for Notion, Obsidian, GitHub, or anywhere else you work. [Tags, Bookmarks & Search] Full-text search including tags keeps every note findable. Swipe to bookmark; swipe the other way to delete. [Dark Mode] Light and dark themes available — easy on your eyes at any hour. ■ AI that accelerates you, not replaces you IdeaHatch's AI doesn't think for you. It pulls the information you need out of everything you've written, and amplifies your raw signal. You can always compare the original note side-by-side with the AI version — and every word of the final document is yours to edit. Your ideas deserve to be seen. Start turning them into documents today. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Word Counter + Plain Text Pro3 screens
IdeaHatch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: IdeaHatch at Free against Word Counter + Plain Text Pro's $0.99. IdeaHatch also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 29 months). Word Counter + Plain Text Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement 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

IdeaHatch is free to download; Word Counter + Plain Text Pro costs $0.99 up front. IdeaHatch sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Word Counter + Plain Text Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Word Counter + Plain Text Pro ships an update every 29 months, IdeaHatch every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Word Counter + Plain Text Pro versus IdeaHatch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWord Counter + Plain Text ProIdeaHatch
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 29 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB97 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJiulong Zhaoyuki konishi

In-app purchases

None

Word Counter + Plain Text Pro

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

IdeaHatch

Subscriptions2
  • IdeaHatch Pro$4.991 Month
  • IdeaHatch Pro$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Word Counter + Plain Text Pro free?
Word Counter + Plain Text Pro costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is IdeaHatch free?
IdeaHatch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Word Counter + Plain Text Pro or IdeaHatch have ads?
IdeaHatch shows ads; Word Counter + Plain Text Pro does not.
Which is updated more often, Word Counter + Plain Text Pro or IdeaHatch?
Word Counter + Plain Text Pro ships an update every 29 months, and IdeaHatch every 2 weeks. Most recently, Word Counter + Plain Text Pro was updated on September 30, 2026 and IdeaHatch on October 9, 2026.

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