Comparison

txt.edit vs Defter Notes

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

Head to head
About

txt.edit

This text editor allows for simultaneous editing of multiple files with custom fonts and line numbers. It supports numerous programming languages with syntax highlighting and offers integration with cloud services for easy file access. Enjoy a clean, distraction-free writing experience with no ads or subscriptions.

Highlights
  • Multiple tabs for simultaneous editing
  • Customizable fonts and sizes
  • Line numbers for professional editing
  • Syntax highlighting for 191 programming languages
  • 242 themes for customization
  • iCloud and Files app integration
  • Search and replace functionality
Features
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WHAT'S NEW IN v2.0 • Multiple tabs - Edit several files simultaneously • Custom fonts - Choose your perfect typeface and size • Line numbers - Professional code editing • Modern redesign - Beautiful, intuitive interface WHY TXT.EDIT? • 191 programming languages with syntax highlighting • 242 beautiful themes for any mood or workflow • iCloud integration - Access files anywhere • Zero ads, zero subscriptions - Pay once, own forever • Files app integration - Work with any cloud service POWER FEATURES • Syntax highlighting for HTML, JavaScript, JSON, Markdown, Swift, Python, PHP, YAML, and 183 more • Open and save files from iCloud, Dropbox, Google Drive • Search and replace • Customizable fonts and sizes • Professional line numbers • Multiple encoding support Perfect for developers, writers, students, and anyone who values clean, distraction-free text editing. One-time purchase. No subscriptions. No ads. Just pure text editing.

About

Defter Notes

This app provides an infinite canvas for spatial thinking, allowing users to capture, connect, and explore ideas through handwriting, drawing, and text. Organize thoughts with flexible tools and intuitive navigation for enhanced creativity and productivity.

Highlights
  • Infinite canvas for spatial thinking
  • Handwritten notes, sketches, and typed text
  • Connect and layer ideas
  • Organize with Stacks
  • Deft movement with gestures
  • Cross-reference and multitask documents
  • Supports links and files
Features
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Defter Notes is loved by academics, students, teachers, researchers, journal keepers, knowledge workers, designers, architects, engineers, writers, and anyone who thinks best with their hands and eyes.  It’s built for people who see ideas as living things: connected, evolving, and worth exploring. Think without boundaries Defter Notes gives you an infinite canvas for spatial thinking. Drop ideas anywhere. Draw connections. Expand as far as your thoughts take you. Enjoy pure creative flow. Capture ideas your way Whether it starts as a quick sketch, a handwritten note, or a PDF you’re diving into, Defter Notes adapts to your process. Write, draw, or type; then move, link, and layer it all together. Your ideas stay flexible and alive. Work the way your brain works Move items freely. Zoom in and out of context. Build hierarchies of Spaces that let you go deeper into your projects. Defter Notes stays out of the way so your focus stays on thinking. Top features * Stacks for deep work: Ideal for reading, studying, or comparing multiple resources. * Deft movement with gestures: Drag pages or extract text directly out of PDFs. * Cross-reference and multitask: View, resize, and reorder documents side by side. * Handwriting and text tools: Combine pen, pencil, marker, and text boxes using Apple Pencil or Scribble. * Fluid editing: Double-tap any item to edit or share. * Intuitive navigation: Use the mini-map, navigation bar, gestures, and select tool to move effortlessly through infinite spaces. * Supports links and files: Drop in PDFs, images, URLs, and attachments right onto your canvas. Join the community: https://discord.com/invite/GjS5tJSmBW Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy policy: https://www.defternotes.com/touprivacypolicy https://defternotes.com

Screenshots

txt.edit4 screens
Defter Notes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Defter Notes at Free against txt.edit's $4.99. Defter Notes also leads on ratings volume (75 vs 24). txt.edit's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 7). On review sentiment, update cadence, 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

Defter Notes is free to download; txt.edit costs $4.99 up front. Defter Notes sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. txt.edit asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

txt.edit holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 24 and 75 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of txt.edit's written reviews are positive against 75% of Defter Notes's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
txt.edit versus Defter Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parametertxt.editDefter Notes
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.9 (24 ratings) — better4.4 (75 ratings)
Positive reviews81.8% of reviews — better75.3% of reviews
Number of ratings2475 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTitans of IndustryDeft Works ApS

Customer experience

txt.edit

All ratings24 ratings
Positive95.8%
Neutral4.2%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive81.8%
Neutral9.1%
Negative9.1%

Defter Notes

All ratings75 ratings
Positive84.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative12.0%
Written reviews81 reviews
Positive75.3%
Neutral11.1%
Negative13.6%

In-app purchases

None

txt.edit

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Defter Notes

Subscriptions5
  • Monthly Plan$2.991 Month
  • Mini Supporter$2.991 Month
  • Supporter$7.991 Month
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  • Yearly Plan$17.991 Year
  • Big Supporter$29.991 Month
One-time2
  • Lifetime Access - Welcome Offer$29.99
  • Lifetime Access$39.99

Questions

Is txt.edit free?
txt.edit costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Defter Notes free?
Defter Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, txt.edit or Defter Notes?
txt.edit is rated higher. txt.edit averages 4.9 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Defter Notes averages 4.4 from 75 ratings.
Do txt.edit or Defter Notes have ads?
Neither txt.edit nor Defter Notes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, txt.edit or Defter Notes?
txt.edit ships an update every 2 weeks, and Defter Notes every 2 weeks. Most recently, txt.edit was updated on September 9, 2026 and Defter Notes on September 19, 2026.

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