Comparison

Plain Text Editor vs Text Editor

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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/

About

Text Editor

This app is a powerful text editor designed for coding and general document creation. It offers AI-powered summarization, rewriting, and translation, along with robust file management across multiple cloud storage services. Enjoy features like multi-tab editing and side-by-side file comparison.

Highlights
  • AI summarization, rewriting, and translation
  • Multi-tab editing
  • Two-pane side-by-side view
  • Syntax highlighting
  • Support for multiple cloud storage services
  • File management and export
  • Automatic backup and history restore
Features
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PWEditor Next is a powerful text editor that lets you directly edit files stored on local storage, cloud services, FTP, SFTP, SMB, WebDAV, and more. It supports local files, iCloud Drive, Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, Box, FTP, SFTP, SMB, and WebDAV. You can open and edit files shared from other apps in PWEditor Next. With SFTP, SMB, and WebDAV, you can use basic free-plan features such as viewing, editing, saving, and managing text files on servers. Pro features will be added progressively. WebDAV supports username and password authentication and connections via HTTP or HTTPS. Real-time preview is supported for 14 formats: Markdown, Mermaid, AsciiDoc, HTML, PlantUML, CSV, TSV, JSON, YAML, XML, PropertyList, Graphviz, D2, and Pikchr. CSV and TSV files can be previewed as tables, while JSON, YAML, XML, and PropertyList files can be previewed as trees. Apple Intelligence features are also available for summarizing, rewriting, and translating text. Based on the original PWEditor app, PWEditor Next has been redesigned for the latest iOS and iPadOS environments. ■ Main Free Features ・View, edit, and save text files on supported storage services ・Line numbers, syntax highlighting, and invisible character display ・Automatic indentation ・Find and replace ・Cursor-key navigation ・Extended keyboard for entering numbers and symbols ・File and directory name search ・Cross-file search ・Preview of Markdown, Mermaid, AsciiDoc, HTML, PlantUML, CSV, TSV, JSON, YAML, XML, PropertyList, Graphviz, D2, Pikchr, PDF, and image files ・Recently used files ・Favorites ・Create, delete, and rename files and directories ・Multiple tabs, with up to two tabs ・Two-pane view for local files and iCloud Drive ・AI features for local files and iCloud Drive ・Export files from local storage and iCloud Drive ・Copy and move files and directories on local storage and iCloud Drive ・Open files shared from other apps Supported free-plan features are also available for SFTP, SMB, and WebDAV. ■ Syntax Highlighting Syntax highlighting is available for the following 24 file formats: ・Swift ・Objective-C ・Python ・Java ・C ・C++ ・C# ・Arduino ・PHP ・Ruby ・JavaScript ・TypeScript ・HTML ・CSS ・Markdown ・AsciiDoc ・PlantUML ・Graphviz ・D2 ・Pikchr ・JSON ・YAML ・XML ・PropertyList ■ Two-Pane Real-Time Preview Display two panes side by side within a single tab and preview your file while editing. The following 14 formats are supported: ・Markdown ・Mermaid ・AsciiDoc ・HTML ・PlantUML ・CSV ・TSV ・JSON ・YAML ・XML ・PropertyList ・Graphviz ・D2 ・Pikchr CSV and TSV files can be displayed as tables. You can configure whether the first row is treated as a header and select the delimiter. JSON, YAML, XML, and PropertyList files can be previewed as trees. Changes are reflected in the preview in real time, even before the file is saved. The feature is available on iPhone, and provides an even more comfortable editing and preview experience on devices with larger screens, such as iPad. ■ Other Features ・Language selection: Japanese, English, Spanish, and Chinese ・Light and dark themes ・Support for cloud storage sharing links ・File sharing with other apps Basic viewing, editing, and saving of text files on Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, Box, FTP, SFTP, SMB, and WebDAV are also available for free. Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Plain Text Editor1 screens
Text Editor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Text Editor at every 2 days against Plain Text Editor's every 10 days. On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Plain Text Editor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Text Editor sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Plain Text Editor ships an update every 10 days, Text Editor every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Plain Text Editor versus Text Editor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlain Text EditorText Editor
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB160 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTakao IchimuraMasatsugu Futamata

Customer experience

Plain Text Editor

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Text Editor

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Plain Text Editor

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Plan$0.991 Month
  • Yearly Plan$3.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Plan$7.99
4 purchases

Text Editor

Subscriptions4
  • Ad-Free (Monthly)$0.991 Month
  • Pro (Monthly)$1.991 Month
  • Ad-Free (Yearly)$5.991 Year
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  • Pro (Yearly)$11.991 Year

Questions

Is Plain Text Editor free?
Plain Text Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Text Editor free?
Text Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Plain Text Editor or Text Editor have ads?
Both Plain Text Editor and Text Editor show ads.
Which is updated more often, Plain Text Editor or Text Editor?
Plain Text Editor ships an update every 10 days, and Text Editor every 2 days. Most recently, Plain Text Editor was updated on September 12, 2026 and Text Editor on September 23, 2026.

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