Comparison

Text Editor. vs NetScope

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 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
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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/

About

NetScope

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NetScope is a fast and lightweight network diagnostic tool designed for developers, IT professionals and advanced users. Easily check open ports, test host reachability and analyze network latency in a clean terminal-style interface. Whether you are troubleshooting servers, verifying connectivity or performing quick diagnostics, NetScope provides accurate and efficient results without unnecessary complexity. Key Features: • TCP port checking with real-time status • Integrated ping tool with latency statistics • Clean terminal-style output for clear diagnostics • Quick ports presets (SSH, HTTP, HTTPS, RDP, Web) • Scan history and favorites management • Fully local processing – no data collection • Privacy-focused and lightweight design NetScope performs all network checks directly from your device and does not use external servers or analytics. Your data stays private. Perfect for developers, sysadmins, network engineers and tech enthusiasts who need a reliable and minimal network utility on iPhone, iPad and Mac.

Screenshots

Text Editor.4 screens
NetScope3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NetScope at none against Text Editor.'s 2. NetScope also leads on iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.0). Text Editor.'s advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 10 days) and chart position (#25 vs unranked). On price, ads 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 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. NetScope asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Text Editor. ships an update daily, NetScope every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Text Editor. versus NetScope: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterText Editor.NetScope
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (4.3K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews26.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings4.3K — better—
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
Best chart rank#25 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS18.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTAPUNIVERSE LLCCarsten Banke

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

NetScope

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Text Editor.

Subscriptions2
  • Text Editor+3 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • Text Editor+3 Days trial$9.991 Year
None

NetScope

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Text Editor. free?
Text Editor. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NetScope free?
NetScope is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Text Editor. or NetScope have ads?
Neither Text Editor. nor NetScope shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Text Editor. or NetScope?
Text Editor. ships an update daily, and NetScope every 10 days. Most recently, Text Editor. was updated on October 14, 2026 and NetScope on October 4, 2026.

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