txt.edit vs Prism
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.
Prism
This app helps you build healthier phone habits by setting personalized screen time limits, blocking distractions, and tracking your usage. It offers customizable focus sessions and routines to boost productivity and encourage mindful digital wellness.
- Personalized screen time limits
- Deep Focus sessions to block interruptions
- Screen time and usage tracking
- Customizable work/study routines
- Block Lists and Allow Lists
- Quick start and chained sessions
- Scheduled healthy breaks
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Prism — Focus & Screen Time Take charge of your digital life with Prism, the ultimate app for mindful digital wellness. Prism helps you build healthier phone habits, regain focus, and unlock your productivity potential. With Prism, you can: * Limit screen time: set personalized limits for apps and sessions to cut down distractions. * Stay focused: activate Deep Focus sessions to block interruptions and get in the zone. * Track your progress: monitor screen time, pickups, and per-app usage with clear, actionable insights. * Boost productivity: create and schedule routines for work, study, sleep, or downtime — automated and reliable. * Customize your experience: use Block Lists and Allow Lists, choose Time Limits or Open Limits, and snooze sessions for special days. * Quick start options: launch one-tap prefilled sessions (15/30/45/60 min) or chain multiple sessions into a routine. * Take healthy breaks: schedule breaks between sessions to stay refreshed and avoid burnout. Why choose Prism? Prism is built for users who want results without friction. It’s simple to set up, flexible to personalize, and powerful enough to change habits. Whether you need strict blocking for deep work or gentle nudges for mindful usage, Prism helps your phone support your goals — not derail them. Unlock premium features: * Custom Focus Modes for tailored blocking behavior * Advanced Analytics with deeper usage trends * Weekly Wellness Reports to track long-term progress * Unlimited sessions and schedules Privacy & permissions Prism only requests the permissions needed to manage app access and display on-device usage. We do not sell your data — all usage stats are stored locally. Start your journey to mindful digital living today — download Prism and reclaim your attention, one session at a time. Privacy Policy: https://devsonics.com/prism/terms-of-service.html Terms of Use: https://devsonics.com/prism/terms-of-service.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Prism at Free against txt.edit's $3.99. Prism also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 83%). txt.edit's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On rating, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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
Prism is free to download; txt.edit costs $3.99 up front. Prism sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. txt.edit asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for txt.edit against 4.9 for Prism. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 26 and 9 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of txt.edit's written reviews are positive against 100% of Prism's.
txt.edit ships an update every 2 weeks, Prism fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | txt.edit | Prism |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.9 (26 ratings) | 4.9 (9 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 26 — better | 9 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Freemium — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 484 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Titans of Industry | DEVSONICS (SMC-PRIVATE) LIMITED |
Customer experience
txt.edit
Prism
In-app purchases
txt.edit
No in-app purchases
Prism
- Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$4.991 Year
- LifeTime Access$19.99







