txt.edit vs Activity Block
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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txt.edit is a code and text editor for iPhone, iPhone Duo and iPad. It's for the moments when you need to fix one line in a config file, tidy up some JSON or finish a Markdown draft away from your desk. Open the file, change what you need and save it back where it came from. Pay once and every feature is included. No subscriptions. No ads. YOUR FILES, WHERE THEY ARE • Open and save files in iCloud Drive, or anywhere the Files app can reach, such as Dropbox or Google Drive • Keep several files open in tabs, and long-press a tab to rename or close it • Find and replace, with line numbers when you want them FOR CODE • Syntax highlighting for 191 languages, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Python, Swift, PHP and YAML • Format Document runs the built-in Prettier on JSON, JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, CSS, Markdown and YAML in one tap, and jumps to the line if something is wrong • The command palette finds every action, sample and recent file in one search (⇧⌘P on a hardware keyboard) • The symbol outline jumps straight to a function, type or heading • A minimap shows where you are in a long file • A coding keyboard row puts undo and redo, tab, brackets, symbols and cursor keys right above the keyboard • Auto-indent, bracket pairing and matching-bracket highlights FOR WRITING Not every file is code. Markdown drafts, to-do lists and plain .txt files open just as easily. Tap the word count to see reading time and other document statistics. MAKE IT YOURS • 260+ themes, light and dark, with a live preview as you browse • Monospaced fonts including JetBrains Mono, Fira Code and Cascadia Code, in the size you like One purchase covers txt.edit on iPhone, iPhone Duo and iPad.
Activity Block
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Effortlessly manage daily tasks, stay organized, and boost productivity with Activity Block. Simplify your routine and achieve more every day!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Activity Block at Free against txt.edit's $3.99. txt.edit's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 14 months). 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
Activity Block is free to download; txt.edit costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
txt.edit ships an update every 2 weeks, Activity Block every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | txt.edit | Activity Block |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.9 (26 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 26 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 14 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Titans of Industry | Luciano Souto |
In-app purchases
txt.edit
No in-app purchases
Activity Block
No in-app purchases
