Comparison

Plain Text Editor vs fileSplit

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

fileSplit

Organize and back up files by dragging them or entire folders. Enjoy multitasking by viewing media files while reading documents or images. Compare various file types with an adjustable splitter.

Highlights
  • Drag and drop file organization
  • Multitask with two file apps
  • View media while reading documents
  • Compare various file types
  • Adjustable screen splitter
Features
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Organise/back up files quickly just by dragging multiple files or the whole folder. Multitasking between 2 files apps: Watching video [mp4, mov] or listening to mp3/m4a while reading PDF article or looking at photo, text or other file Compare between various kind of file such as PDF, Images, TXT, HTML, etc Adjustable splitter. No Ads HOW TO USE: Hold and drag the line splitter to adjust upper and lower screen. Files currently supported to view :  PDF, Image[png, jpg, bmp, gif], txt, mov, qt, mp4, m4a, mp3, can, wav, xls, xlsx, csv, doc, docx, webarchive, html, htm, xml, js, py, swift, etc Only certain type of OTG external USB drive might work, like third party USB flash drive connected to lightning Camera Adapter, It would be detected as drive. Some files might not be visible but would cover more files and improved the features on the next version.

Screenshots

Plain Text Editor1 screens
fileSplit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Plain Text Editor at Free against fileSplit's $0.99. Plain Text Editor also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 months) and device support (3 vs 1). fileSplit's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). On ratings volume and iOS requirement 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

Plain Text Editor is free to download; fileSplit costs $0.99 up front. Plain Text Editor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. fileSplit asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

fileSplit holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Plain Text Editor ships an update every 10 days, fileSplit every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and August 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Plain Text Editor versus fileSplit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlain Text EditorfileSplit
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB0 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTakao IchimuraMARLENE IGARASHI

Customer experience

Plain Text Editor

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

fileSplit

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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
None

fileSplit

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Plain Text Editor free?
Plain Text Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is fileSplit free?
fileSplit costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Plain Text Editor or fileSplit?
fileSplit is rated higher. Plain Text Editor averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while fileSplit averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Plain Text Editor or fileSplit have ads?
Plain Text Editor shows ads; fileSplit does not.
Which is updated more often, Plain Text Editor or fileSplit?
Plain Text Editor ships an update every 10 days, and fileSplit every 3 months. Most recently, Plain Text Editor was updated on September 12, 2026 and fileSplit on August 21, 2026.

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