Comparison

txt.edit vs Simple Text Editor by Lun

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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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.

About

Simple Text Editor by Lun

Features
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Welcome to our newly launched iOS text editor app, specifically tailored for iPhone and iPad users seeking a seamless TXT file editing experience. Our app offers a sleek, efficient, and user-friendly interface, making it easy to handle TXT files anytime, anywhere. Key Features: Universal Compatibility: Perfectly optimized for iPhone and iPad, taking full advantage of each device's capabilities for the ultimate editing experience. Intuitive Interface: Designed with simplicity in mind, our clear and uncluttered interface allows you to quickly access the features you need, keeping you focused on your text editing. Comprehensive Editing Tools: Packed with essential editing options like fonts, font sizes, colors, and alignments, our app caters to all your text editing needs. File Management: Easily create, save, open, and share TXT files with our built-in file manager. Plus, enjoy seamless iCloud synchronization for access to your files across devices. Multilingual Support: Type and display text in multiple languages, making our app suitable for a global audience. Powerful Search and Replace: Quickly locate and modify specific text within your documents with our efficient search and replace functionality. Whether you're a student, professional, or creator, our text editor app is the perfect companion for all your mobile text editing needs. Download it now and embark on a journey of efficient and convenient text editing!

Screenshots

txt.edit4 screens
Simple Text Editor by Lun2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Simple Text Editor by Lun at $0.49 against txt.edit's $3.99. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

txt.edit costs $3.99 and Simple Text Editor by Lun $0.49 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
txt.edit versus Simple Text Editor by Lun: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parametertxt.editSimple Text Editor by Lun
Price$3.99$0.49 — better
Rating4.9 (26 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings26 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTitans of Industry伦 李

In-app purchases

None

txt.edit

No in-app purchases

None

Simple Text Editor by Lun

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is txt.edit free?
txt.edit costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Simple Text Editor by Lun free?
Simple Text Editor by Lun costs $0.49, with no in-app purchases.
Do txt.edit or Simple Text Editor by Lun have ads?
Neither txt.edit nor Simple Text Editor by Lun shows ads.

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