Text Editor vs Bit Alchemist
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/
Bit Alchemist
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Bit Alchemist is a fast, native programmer's calculator built for people who think in hexadecimal, binary, and bits — developers, embedded engineers, reverse engineers, and CS students. Switch instantly between hex, decimal, octal, and binary. Choose 8-, 16-, 32-, or 64-bit word sizes with signed or unsigned interpretation, and watch every base update live as you type. Enter full C-style expressions with parentheses and correct operator precedence, or work in immediate/chain mode — one engine, one result. FREE • Hex / decimal / octal / binary conversion, side by side • 8, 16, 32, and 64-bit word sizes; signed and unsigned • Arithmetic and the core bitwise operators: AND, OR, XOR, NOT • Logical and arithmetic shifts: SHL, SHR, SAR • C-style expressions with parentheses and correct precedence • Hardware keyboard support • Display tuned your way: digit grouping, prefixes, uppercase hex, leading zeros • Recent history UNLOCK PRO (one-time purchase) Take it to the full workbench: • CPU flags — live carry, zero, negative, overflow, and parity • Rotate operations — ROL, ROR, and rotate-through-carry RCL / RCR • Bit editor — tap individual bits to toggle, set, clear, or test • Bitfields & masks — sign/zero-extend, mask to width, extract and build masks • Explain mask — break any value into its set-bit ranges • Registers R0–R7 — eight labelled registers with cross-word-size recall • Full, unlimited history • Copy as code — export values as C, Swift, Python, or JavaScript literals • ASCII view — read a value as its byte sequence • iPad workbench — a full-screen layout with every panel at once Pro is a single one-time purchase. No subscriptions. No ads. No account. Everything runs offline on your device. Bit Alchemist — turn raw bits into gold.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is chart position: Text Editor at #27 against Bit Alchemist's 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 Bit Alchemist sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Text Editor | Bit Alchemist |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (4.4K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 27.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4.4K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Daily | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #27 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TAPUNIVERSE LLC | Medasis Corporation |
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
Bit Alchemist
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
Bit Alchemist
- Bit Alchemist Pro$14.99
Questions
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