Comparison

Text Editor vs hexJapality

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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

hexJapality

Features
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hexJapality is a mobile hex viewer and binary inspection toolbox for developers, students, and technical users who need to explore files at the byte level. Open local files on your device, move through offsets, and view bytes in HEX, DEC, OCT, or BIN with printable ASCII alongside the raw data. Select any byte to inspect common interpretations including unsigned integers, signed integers, floats, binary, hex, and ASCII. Built-in tools help you understand file structure faster: • Edit individual bytes with undo and redo before saving • Search for text or exact hex byte patterns • View file size, MD5, and SHA-256 • Detect common formats such as PNG, JPEG, PDF, ZIP, ELF, and GIF • Explore entropy and byte distribution maps • Scan for readable strings and jump to offsets • Add bookmarks for important locations • Compare two files with Binary Diff • Export bytes as a C array, Rust array, hex string, or Base64 Privacy: Files you open are processed on your device. We do not upload your file contents to our servers. Free version: The app is free to download and may display ads. You can subscribe to Remove Ads (monthly or yearly) in Settings to enjoy an ad-free experience while your subscription is active. Payment is charged to your Apple ID. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in your Apple ID subscription settings. Restore purchases is available in the app. Use responsibly: You are responsible for files you open, edit, or export. Always back up important data before editing. Terms of Use (EULA): https://app.japality.com/hexjapality/i/terms_of_use/ Privacy Policy: https://app.japality.com/hexjapality/i/privacy_policy/ Support: https://app.japality.com/hexjapality/i/support/ hexJapality is provided by Japality Limited (Hong Kong). Designed for quick checks and byte-level inspection on mobile.

Screenshots

Text Editor4 screens
hexJapality4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Text Editor at none against hexJapality's shown. Text Editor also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 2 months) and chart position (#26 vs unranked). hexJapality's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, 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

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 and hexJapality sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Text Editor ships an update daily, hexJapality every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 13, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Text Editor versus hexJapality: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterText EditorhexJapality
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (4.4K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews27.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings4.4K — better—
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#26 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTAPUNIVERSE LLCJapality Limited

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

hexJapality

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
2 purchases

hexJapality

Subscriptions2
  • Remove Ads (Monthly)$1.991 Month
  • Remove Ads (Yearly)$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Text Editor free?
Text Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is hexJapality free?
hexJapality is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Text Editor or hexJapality have ads?
hexJapality shows ads; Text Editor does not.
Which is updated more often, Text Editor or hexJapality?
Text Editor ships an update daily, and hexJapality every 2 months. Most recently, Text Editor was updated on November 13, 2026 and hexJapality on November 13, 2026.

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