# Plain Text Editor vs EasyNote

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Plain Text Editor | EasyNote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plain-text-editor-plaintext/id1543131659/reviews) | **[3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/easynote-plain-text-notes/id1554716317/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **3** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **60.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 10 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 9 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Takao Ichimura](https://appshunter.io/developer/1474061593) | [Wilfred Cruz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1491596837) |

## What reviewers say

### Plain Text Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plain-text-editor-plaintext/id1543131659)

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.

**Highlights:** Remove text formatting, Erase images from clipboard, Convert clipboard to plain text, Edit text in editor, Batch processing, Auto batch processing (in-app purchase)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly Plan | $3.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Plan | $7.99 | one-time |


### EasyNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/easynote-plain-text-notes/id1554716317)

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.

**Highlights:** Local note storage, Cloud synchronization, Cross-device access, Secure note locking, Seamless transfer

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Plain Text Editor free?

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

### Is EasyNote free?

EasyNote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Plain Text Editor or EasyNote?

EasyNote is rated higher. Plain Text Editor averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while EasyNote averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Plain Text Editor or EasyNote have ads?

Both Plain Text Editor and EasyNote show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Plain Text Editor or EasyNote?

Plain Text Editor ships an update every 10 days, and EasyNote every 10 months. Most recently, Plain Text Editor was updated on October 7, 2026 and EasyNote on September 16, 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.*