Comparison

Plain Text Editor vs KTool

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

KTool

Features
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Auto Bluetooth Device Scanning Quickly discover nearby supported devices and connect effortlessly. Stable Bluetooth Communication Built with a robust connection protocol to ensure fast and reliable data exchange. Parameter Configuration Adjust a variety of settings such as delay time, operation modes, thresholds, and more through an intuitive interface. Real-time Parameter Read & Sync Instantly read the current device settings and sync them with your mobile app for backup and verification. Smart Device Recognition Automatically detects your controller model and loads the corresponding configuration interface. Multi-language Support Available in English and Traditional Chinese, with more languages to come.

Screenshots

Plain Text Editor1 screens
KTool4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: KTool at none against Plain Text Editor's 3. KTool also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support 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

Both are free to download. Plain Text Editor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. KTool asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Plain Text Editor ships an update every 10 days, KTool every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Plain Text Editor versus KTool: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlain Text EditorKTool
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB47 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperTakao IchimuraKutai

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

KTool

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Plain Text Editor free?
Plain Text Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is KTool free?
KTool is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Plain Text Editor or KTool have ads?
Plain Text Editor shows ads; KTool does not.
Which is updated more often, Plain Text Editor or KTool?
Plain Text Editor ships an update every 10 days, and KTool every 2 weeks. Most recently, Plain Text Editor was updated on October 7, 2026 and KTool on October 6, 2026.

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