# Text Editor vs Terminal#

Text Editor and Terminal# both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 91% of Terminal#'s written reviews are positive against 27% of Text Editor's. Terminal# also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Text Editor's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (daily vs every 5 months). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Text Editor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Terminal# sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Text Editor against 4.5 for Terminal#. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Text Editor has 4.4K ratings behind it against 164, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 27% of Text Editor's written reviews are positive against 91% of Terminal#'s.

Text Editor ships an update daily, Terminal# every 5 months. Both last shipped on November 12, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Text Editor | Terminal# |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (4.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-editor-txt-and-html-viewer/id1483790257/reviews) | **[4.5 (164 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/terminal/id1632249346/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.4K** | 164 |
| Positive reviews | 27.1% of reviews | **91.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Daily** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#31** | #70 |
| Size | 23 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TAPUNIVERSE LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1462862671) | [Vasilii Shaidullin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1423700543) |

## What reviewers say

### Text Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-editor-txt-and-html-viewer/id1483790257)

**Currently charting:** #31 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #80 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Edit text files, including plain text, RTF, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, directly on your device or 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, Supports TXT, RTF, HTML, CSS, JS, Rich text editing, Multiple file tabs, Dark Mode support

**Features:** Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Text Editor+ | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Text Editor+ | $9.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great for direct editing
- 👍 Wonderful for writing
- 👍 Smooth and modern
- 👍 Reads and edits well

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Locks access to files
- 🔒 Requires subscription to use
- 🐛 Crashes when opening files
- 🐛 Inconsistent file saving

**Reported bugs**

- Dark mode not working properly
- Deletes unsaved work
- Crashes the Files app

**Requested features**

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


### Terminal#

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/terminal/id1632249346)

**Currently charting:** #70 Top Free · Developer Tools, #128 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This app provides a secure and convenient way to manage your servers directly from your mobile device. It offers a powerful terminal interface for efficient server management on the go, with an intuitive design suitable for all users.

**Highlights:** Secure SSH connection, Convenient server management, Intuitive user interface, Mobile flexibility, Quick and efficient terminal

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Semi-annual | $8.99 | per 6 months |
| Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Two hundred connections | $2.99 | one-time |
| Five hundred connections | $3.99 | one-time |
| Eight hundred connections | $5.99 | one-time |
| A thousand connections | $7.99 | one-time |
| Infinity connections | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Reliable and stable
- 🔒 Secure remote access
- 💡 Useful keyboard shortcuts
- 👍 Clutter-free interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs with text editor
- 🔒 Concerns about password storage
- 🔋 Issues with background operation

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing on login screen
- Compatibility issues with older devices
- Scrolling problems with on-screen keyboard

**Requested features**

- Add support for 2FA
- Improve text editor functionality
- Provide option to disable password storage


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Text Editor free?

Text Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Terminal# free?

Terminal# is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Text Editor or Terminal#?

Terminal# is rated higher. Text Editor averages 4.4 out of 5 from 4.4K ratings, while Terminal# averages 4.5 from 164 ratings.

### Do Text Editor or Terminal# have ads?

Neither Text Editor nor Terminal# shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Text Editor or Terminal#?

Text Editor ships an update daily, and Terminal# every 5 months. Most recently, Text Editor was updated on November 12, 2026 and Terminal# on November 12, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Text Editor or Terminal#?

Text Editor currently peaks at #31 in the App Store charts, and Terminal# at #70. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*