Comparison

Plain Text Editor vs Tap When

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

Tap When

This app helps you organize by tracking important events. It's useful for timing activities like workouts or counting occurrences such as daily habits. The intuitive design makes logging and managing events simple.

Highlights
  • Log duration-based events
  • Count event occurrences
  • Customizable event names
  • Intuitive logging interface
  • Event management
Features
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Our app is designed to help you stay organized by tracking the events that matter most to you. Whether timing activities or keeping count, our app is your perfect companion. Key Features: • Versatile Tracking: Log events where duration matters, like workouts, study sessions, or contractions, and events where only the count matters, like baby kicks or daily habits. • Customizable Events: Tailor your event tracking to fit your unique needs. Create and name your events to reflect your daily life, from work tasks to commuting. • Easy-to-Use Interface: Our intuitive design ensures you can effortlessly log, view, and manage your events anytime, anywhere.

Screenshots

Plain Text Editor1 screens
Tap When4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tap When at 100% against Plain Text Editor's 50%. Tap When also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). Plain Text Editor's advantage is price (Free vs $0.99) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.5). On ratings volume 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tap When holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Plain Text Editor's written reviews are positive against 100% of Tap When's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Plain Text Editor ships an update every 10 days, Tap When every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Plain Text Editor versus Tap When: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlain Text EditorTap When
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.5
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB0 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTakao Ichimura骏飞 潘

Customer experience

Plain Text Editor

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

Tap When

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
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

Tap When

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Plain Text Editor free?
Plain Text Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tap When free?
Tap When costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Plain Text Editor or Tap When?
Tap When is rated higher. Plain Text Editor averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Tap When averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Plain Text Editor or Tap When have ads?
Plain Text Editor shows ads; Tap When does not.
Which is updated more often, Plain Text Editor or Tap When?
Plain Text Editor ships an update every 10 days, and Tap When every 2 days. Most recently, Plain Text Editor was updated on October 7, 2026 and Tap When on September 24, 2026.

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