txt.edit vs Compendro
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 v2.3 • Command palette - Every action, sample and recent file in one search • Format Document - Built-in Prettier for JavaScript, JSON, HTML, CSS, Markdown and YAML • Symbol outline & minimap - Find your way around big files • Coding keyboard row - Brackets, symbols and cursor keys above the keyboard • Document statistics - Words, reading time and code metrics 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 • Multiple tabs - Edit several files simultaneously • 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.
Compendro
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Turn saved links into reading you come back to. Requires an existing paid Compendro account. Save articles, videos, and podcasts from the iOS share sheet. Use summaries, tags, and categories to decide what to open next. Choose your Digest schedule so your saved items come back when it suits you. Use Quick Pick to find something that fits the time you have. Keep your reading queue in sync across your phone, browser, and the web.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Compendro at Free against txt.edit's $4.99. Compendro also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases 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
Compendro is free to download; txt.edit costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
txt.edit ships an update every 6 weeks, Compendro every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | txt.edit | Compendro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.9 (25 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 25 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Titans of Industry | Emeldron S.L. |
In-app purchases
txt.edit
No in-app purchases
Compendro
No in-app purchases
