Sobre vs Plain Editor for .txt
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Sobre
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Sobre is a place for you to quickly note down thoughts, ideas, reminders, inspirational quotes, hilarious overheard conversations and plans for world domination before they slip from your mind into the black hole of lost memories. A digital back-of-the-envelope, if you will.
Plain Editor for .txt
This utility allows you to manage, view, and edit plain text files on your device and iCloud Drive. It offers distinct edit and view modes, with customizable font settings, sizes, line spacing, and margins for a tailored experience.
- Manage, view, create, and edit .txt files
- Supports device and iCloud Drive
- Distinct edit and view modes
- Customizable fonts, sizes, and line spacing
- Adjustable margins in view mode
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- Manage, view, create, and edit plain text files (.txt) on your current device and iCloud Drive. - Supports both edit and view modes: In view mode, text is read-only to prevent accidental modifications. - Set different fonts, font sizes, and line spacing for editing and viewing. View mode also allows you to set margins.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Plain Editor for .txt at every 10 months against Sobre's every 40 months. Plain Editor for .txt also leads on price ($0.99 vs $1.99). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Sobre costs $1.99 and Plain Editor for .txt $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Sobre ships an update every 40 months, Plain Editor for .txt every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sobre | Plain Editor for .txt |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | $0.99 β better |
| Positive reviews | β | 50.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 40 months | Every 10 months β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | β | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 β better | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rich Barton | ζηΏ° ζ± |
In-app purchases
Sobre
No in-app purchases
Plain Editor for .txt
No in-app purchases
Questions
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