# Server Sidekick vs Text Editing

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Server Sidekick at 100% against Text Editing's 0%. Server Sidekick also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.2) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 13 months). Text Editing's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Server Sidekick sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Text Editing sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Server Sidekick holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Text Editing has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Server Sidekick's written reviews are positive against 0% of Text Editing's.

Server Sidekick ships an update every 6 weeks, Text Editing every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Server Sidekick | Text Editing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/server-sidekick/id1513838273/reviews)** | [3.2 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-editing/id6463483623/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **6** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 13 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 47 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.1** | 16 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SERVER SIDEKICK LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1513838272) | [Laxay Gajera](https://appshunter.io/developer/1534406445) |

## What reviewers say

### Server Sidekick

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/server-sidekick/id1513838273)

Manage your systems remotely via SSH. Control files, monitor performance, and manage services on systemd-based Linux distributions. Offers limited functionality for macOS, FreeBSD, and other systems.

**Highlights:** SSH connectivity, File management, Performance metrics, Service control, Systemd support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Server Sidekick Pro - Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Server Sidekick Pro - Yearly | $9.99 | per year |


### Text Editing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-editing/id6463483623)

A simple and fast text editor for iOS that works offline, prioritizing user privacy by keeping all data local. It offers automatic resizing for notes and a stable editing experience.

**Highlights:** Simple notepad interface, Automatic note resizing, Offline functionality, Enhanced privacy, Local data storage, Fast and stable editing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Text Editing Pro - Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Text Editing Pro - Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Text Editing Pro - Yearly | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Server Sidekick free?

Server Sidekick is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Text Editing free?

Text Editing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Server Sidekick or Text Editing?

Server Sidekick is rated higher. Server Sidekick averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Text Editing averages 3.2 from 6 ratings.

### Do Server Sidekick or Text Editing have ads?

Neither Server Sidekick nor Text Editing shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Server Sidekick or Text Editing?

Server Sidekick ships an update every 6 weeks, and Text Editing every 13 months. Most recently, Server Sidekick was updated on September 22, 2026 and Text Editing on September 26, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*