txt.edit vs Share Server
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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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.
Share Server
This app allows you to run a local HTTP server on your iPhone to share files. Access and transfer documents between devices on the same network using a web browser, without needing cloud storage or external servers.
- Local HTTP server
- File sharing over Wi-Fi/Ethernet
- Web browser interface
- No cloud storage required
- Upload and download files
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Share Server is a lightweight iOS app that runs a local HTTP server on your iPhone. Access and share files from any device on the same network (Wi-Fi or Ethernet) through a simple web interface - no cloud storage, no external servers, just local network file sharing. # Quick Start: 1. Open the app 2. Note the displayed IP address 3. Open that URL in any browser on your network 4. Start uploading and downloading files!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Share Server at Free against txt.edit's $4.99. Share Server also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks) and review sentiment (100% vs 82%). txt.edit's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads, 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
Share Server is free to download; txt.edit costs $4.99 up front. Share Server sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. txt.edit asks for nothing beyond the download.
txt.edit ships an update every 2 weeks, Share Server every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | txt.edit | Share Server |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.9 (24 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 81.8% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 24 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Titans of Industry | Wei-Cheng Ling |
Customer experience
txt.edit
Share Server
In-app purchases
txt.edit
No in-app purchases
Share Server
- Buy me a coffee$4.99
