Plain Text Editor vs EasyNote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Plain Text Editor
This utility app removes text formatting and images from your clipboard, converting content to plain text. It allows for easy editing and batch processing of clipboard contents, with an auto-processing feature available via in-app purchase.
- Remove text formatting
- Erase images from clipboard
- Convert clipboard to plain text
- Edit text in editor
- Batch processing
- Auto batch processing (in-app purchase)
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Have you ever had trouble with the size and color of text when you copy and paste it? "Plain Text Editor - PlainText" is an app that will solve the problem. "Plain Text Editor - PlainText" is an editor that can erase text styles and photos in the clipboard. You can easily change the contents of the clipboard to plain texts only. And you can also edit the text in the editor. [How to use] ∙Tapping "Clip → Editor" button puts the contents of the clipboard into the plain text editor. ∙Tapping "Editor → Clip" button puts the contents of the editor into the clipboard. ∙With the above operations, the contents of the clipboard can be changed to plain text. ∙Tapping "Batch Processing" button, the above two button processes will be performed continuously and the contents of the clipboard will become plain text. ∙If you turn on Auto Batch Processing, Batch Processing will be performed when this app is brought to the foreground.(*Auto Batch Processing requires an in-app purchase) ∙You can edit text in the editor. ∙On iPhone or iPad, tap editor screen to show the keyboard. ∙The number of characters in the editor is displayed at the top right of the screen. ∙Paste Permission Dialog will not appear if you select "Allow" from "Settings" > "Apps" > "PlainText" > "Paste from Other Apps. ∙Tap "ⓘ" button at the top left of the screen to open the information. The developer assumes no responsibility for any accident, violation, loss or claims by third parties which may arise from the use of this app. Terms of Use: This application is provided under the Apple Standard End User License Agreement (EULA). https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
EasyNote
A straightforward notebook for creating and organizing plain text notes. It offers local storage and optional cloud synchronization for backup and cross-device access. Notes can be secured with a lock for added privacy.
- Local note storage
- Cloud synchronization
- Cross-device access
- Secure note locking
- Seamless transfer
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EasyNote is your simple, distraction‑free notebook. Write and organize plain text notes without clutter — no images, no extras, just clean text. • Local Notes: Keep notes stored safely on your device. • Cloud Sync: Create an account to back up notes and access them across iOS and non‑iOS devices. • Seamless Transfer: Copy notes between local and cloud anytime. • Secure & Private: Lock your notes for extra peace of mind. EasyNote is built for speed, clarity, and reliability — the way note‑taking should be.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: EasyNote at 3.7 against Plain Text Editor's 3.0. EasyNote also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (60% vs 50%). Plain Text Editor's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 10 months). On price, ratings volume, 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
Both are free to download. Plain Text Editor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. EasyNote asks for nothing beyond the download.
EasyNote holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Plain Text Editor's written reviews are positive against 60% of EasyNote's.
Plain Text Editor ships an update every 10 days, EasyNote every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Plain Text Editor | EasyNote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) | 3.7 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 60.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Every 10 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Takao Ichimura | Wilfred Cruz |
Customer experience
Plain Text Editor
EasyNote
In-app purchases
Plain Text Editor
- Monthly Plan$0.991 Month
- Yearly Plan$3.991 Year
- Lifetime Plan$7.99
EasyNote
No in-app purchases
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