# 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 26% of Text Editor.'s. Terminal# also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Text Editor.'s advantage is monetization model (freemium 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 4.3K ratings behind it against 153, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 26% of Text Editor.'s written reviews are positive against 91% of Terminal#'s.

Text Editor. ships an update daily, Terminal# every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Text Editor. | Terminal# |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (4.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-editor/id1483790257/reviews) | **[4.5 (153 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/terminal/id1632249346/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.3K** | 153 |
| Positive reviews | 25.5% of reviews | **91.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Daily** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#25** | #71 |
| Size | 13 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/id1483790257)

**Currently charting:** #25 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #69 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

A versatile text editor for managing files on your device and in the cloud. Supports various text formats, rich text editing, and custom fonts. Offers cloud integration and sharing capabilities.

**Highlights:** Browse and edit cloud files, Supports TXT, RTF, HTML, CSS, JS, Rich text editing, Custom font and style viewing, Dark Mode support, File sharing

**Features:** Vision Pro 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:** #71 Top Free · 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 4.3K ratings, while Terminal# averages 4.5 from 153 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 September 28, 2026 and Terminal# on September 27, 2026.

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

Text Editor. currently peaks at #25 in the App Store charts, and Terminal# at #71. 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.*