Text Editor vs SimpleBugTracker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Text Editor
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.
- Browse and edit text files
- Cloud storage integration
- Supports TXT, RTF, HTML, CSS, JS
- Rich text editing
- Multiple file tabs
- Dark Mode support
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This is a simple yet powerful text editor that let you browse and edit any kind of text on your device and on the cloud (including iCloud, Google Drive, Box and more). FEATURES: ————— ◆ Browse and edit all kinds of text on your device and on the cloud ◆ Support TXT, RTF or any file that can be read as text like HTML, CSS, JS ◆ View text in any font and style ◆ Rich Text editing ◆ Edit multiple files in separate tabs ◆ Share your files anywhere ◆ Dark Mode support Text Editor+: • You can subscribe to unlock dark mode and unlimited usage. • Subscription auto-renew at the end of current period, unless cancelled 24-hours in advance prior to the end of the current period. The subscription fee is charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. You may manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase. Per Apple policy, no cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. Once purchased, refunds will not be provided for any unused portion of the term. Terms of use: https://tapuniverse.com/terms/ Privacy policy: https://tapuniverse.com/policy/
SimpleBugTracker
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SimpleBugTracker is a fast, native, and private issue tracker for indie developers and QA testers that keeps your data securely on your devices and syncs via iCloud. Track bugs, organize tasks by product and milestone, and attach screenshots or logs without third-party servers, account registrations, or recurring subscriptions. Designed for Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Apple Vision Pro. Core features (Free): - Full issue management: Create, edit, search, filter, and bulk-update issues effortlessly - Project organization: Organize by products, target fix versions, categories, and custom tags - Rich attachments: Attach screenshots, diagnostics, and files directly to issues - Release planning: Assign target fix versions and write release note summaries - Team communication: Send one-tap email status updates to reporters or assignees - Trash & recovery: Safely restore or permanently delete issues - Native iCloud sync: Seamless, automatic synchronization across all your Apple devices Pro, a one-time purchase (supports Family Sharing): Unlock advanced developer tools, automation, and project insights with a single purchase: - MCP automation: Let AI coding agents (Claude, Cursor, etc.) inspect, create, and update issues directly - CSV import: Restore full issue databases and attachments from CSV backups - CSV export: Save every issue, including attachments, to keep in your own files - Daily auto-export: Optional automatic daily backup whenever the app launches - Milestone archiving: Archive issues for completed product versions to keep workspaces clean - Metrics & reports: Visual statistics filtered by product, category, and status - Release notes: Export a clean list of fixed issues ready for app store update notes - Status report: Generate ready-to-share status reports as CSV files or email attachments - Custom status workflows: Arrange issue statuses in the exact lifecycle order you use - Field visibility: Choose which optional detail fields appear on your issue forms - Database maintenance: Remove duplicate or unassigned issues and verify category and version links Buy and restore: SimpleBugTracker Pro is a one-time purchase. Buy once from the Help menu or from any Pro feature prompt, and restore it on all devices signed into the same Apple ID.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Text Editor at daily against SimpleBugTracker's every 6 weeks. Text Editor also leads on chart position (#22 vs unranked). 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
Both are free to download. Text Editor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and SimpleBugTracker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Text Editor ships an update daily, SimpleBugTracker every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Text Editor | SimpleBugTracker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (4.4K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 27.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4.4K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Daily — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #22 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TAPUNIVERSE LLC | Matthias Santer |
Bugs and requests
Text Editor
Reported bugs
3 issues- Dark mode not working properly
- Deletes unsaved work
- Crashes the Files app
Requested features
3 requests- Horizontal text scrolling
- Free version with no limitations
- One-time purchase option
SimpleBugTracker
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Text Editor
- Text Editor+3 Days trial$0.997 Days
- Text Editor+3 Days trial$9.991 Year
SimpleBugTracker
- Pro Version$8.99
Questions
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