Text Editor vs ClaudeWatch
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 JS, directly on your device or from 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 (iCloud, Google Drive, Box)
- 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/
ClaudeWatch
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Monitor your Claude Code sessions from iPhone and iPad. ClaudeWatch connects to your Mac over your local network so you can see active sessions, receive notifications, monitor usage, and send prompts remotely. Auto-renewable subscriptions available: - ClaudeWatch Pro Monthly - ClaudeWatch Pro Annual One-time purchase available: - ClaudeWatch Pro Lifetime Privacy Policy: https://claudewatch-web.vercel.app/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Text Editor at Free against ClaudeWatch's $2.99. Text Editor also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 2 days) and chart position (#26 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases, 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
Text Editor is free to download; ClaudeWatch costs $2.99 up front. Text Editor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and ClaudeWatch sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Text Editor ships an update daily, ClaudeWatch every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Text Editor | ClaudeWatch |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $2.99 |
| Rating | 4.4 (4.4K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 27.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4.4K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Daily — better | Every 2 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #26 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | TAPUNIVERSE LLC | Alejandro Hernandez Mitre |
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
ClaudeWatch
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
ClaudeWatch
- ClaudeWatch Pro Mensual$1.991 Month
- ClaudeWatch Pro Anual$23.991 Year
- ClaudeWatch Pro De Por Vida$49.99









