# Plain Text Editor vs Stash

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Stash at 100% against Plain Text Editor's 50%. Stash also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and ads (none vs shown). Plain Text Editor's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Plain Text Editor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Stash sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Stash holds the better App Store score, 5.0 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 100% of Stash's.

Plain Text Editor ships an update every 10 days, Stash monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Plain Text Editor | Stash |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plain-text-editor-plaintext/id1543131659/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stash-instant-notes-plus-journal/id6739010620/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **3** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 9 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Takao Ichimura](https://appshunter.io/developer/1474061593) | [Shreyas Parat](https://appshunter.io/developer/1783410358) |

## 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 |


### Stash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stash-instant-notes-plus-journal/id6739010620)

Capture fleeting thoughts instantly without creating new documents. Organize notes in a single, connective thread, and interact with them using intuitive gestures like highlighting and crossing off. Enjoy secure note locking with Face ID.

**Highlights:** Instant note capture, Connective note thread, Gesture-based interaction, Face ID note locking, Markdown alternative gestures

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stash Premium (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Stash Premium (Yearly) | $11.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Plain Text Editor free?

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

### Is Stash free?

Stash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

Stash is rated higher. Plain Text Editor averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Stash averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

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

Plain Text Editor shows ads; Stash does not.

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

Plain Text Editor ships an update every 10 days, and Stash monthly. Most recently, Plain Text Editor was updated on November 3, 2026 and Stash on October 30, 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.*