Comparison

txt.edit vs TimeGlean

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

TimeGlean

This app helps you track your time and cherish memories with a charming cat companion. Set daily priorities, record reflections, and enjoy interactive feline friends. Widgets offer quick access to key tasks, and Apple Intelligence enhances the experience.

Highlights
  • Define 3 important daily tasks
  • Integrates with Apple Calendar
  • Record daily memories and reflections
  • Interactive cat companionship
  • Widgets for quick task highlights
  • Customizable cat skins
  • Utilizes Apple Intelligence
Features
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TimeGlean is an app designed to help users better sense the flow of time by highlighting important daily events and recording precious memories, while retaining the signature charm of the CatBox cat series and bringing the delightful experience of feline companionship. Design Concept TimeGlean aims to help users in today’s busy world better perceive the passage of time. It encourages them to focus on what truly matters, record moments along the way, and develop a clearer daily rhythm through journaling and reflection. At the same time, lively cats accompany the user throughout the experience, providing both fun and comfort. Features Define 3 Important Things Each Day: Choose up to three important events per day, with Apple Calendar integration, to help users stay focused on what matters most in their busy lives. Memory Recording & Echoes: Keep daily records and reflections so that, in the future, you can revisit those moments stored in your time fragments. Cat Companionship: Cats will be with you in every corner of the app, just like close friends. Widgets for Quick Highlights: Supports the latest widgets, making it easier to display and focus on key tasks. Adorable Cat Skins: Access lively, adorable cat skins through subscriptions or individual purchases. iOS 26 Compatibility: Supports Liquid Glass interface, utilizing Apple Intelligence for iOS 26 compatibility. Apple Intelligence runs entirely on-device, delivering enhanced cat AI while maximizing privacy. Privacy Policy and Terms of Use https://nicolecat.com/cat/privacy.html https://nicolecat.com/cat/terms.html Contact Us If you’re having fun, feel free to contact us: support@nicolecat.com

Screenshots

txt.edit4 screens
TimeGlean4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: TimeGlean at Free against txt.edit's $3.99. TimeGlean also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 83%). txt.edit's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ratings volume (26 vs 3). On rating, 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

TimeGlean is free to download; txt.edit costs $3.99 up front. TimeGlean sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. txt.edit asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for txt.edit against 5.0 for TimeGlean. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: txt.edit has 26 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of txt.edit's written reviews are positive against 100% of TimeGlean's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

txt.edit ships an update every 2 weeks, TimeGlean every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
txt.edit versus TimeGlean: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parametertxt.editTimeGlean
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating4.9 (26 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings26 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB137 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTitans of IndustryNicole Cat

Customer experience

txt.edit

All ratings26 ratings
Positive96.2%
Neutral3.8%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral8.3%
Negative8.3%

TimeGlean

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

txt.edit

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

TimeGlean

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Yearly$11.991 Year
One-time8
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Questions

Is txt.edit free?
txt.edit costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is TimeGlean free?
TimeGlean is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, txt.edit or TimeGlean?
TimeGlean is rated higher. txt.edit averages 4.9 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while TimeGlean averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do txt.edit or TimeGlean have ads?
Neither txt.edit nor TimeGlean shows ads.
Which is updated more often, txt.edit or TimeGlean?
txt.edit ships an update every 2 weeks, and TimeGlean every 4 weeks. Most recently, txt.edit was updated on November 3, 2026 and TimeGlean on October 30, 2026.

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