Comparison

Plain Text Editor vs PlainMark

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

PlainMark

Features
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PlainMark is a clean, privacy-focused Markdown and plain text reader for iPhone and iPad. Open local .md, .markdown, and .txt files, then read them in a calm, native interface designed for notes, documentation, drafts, project files, and long-form text. PlainMark keeps the reading experience simple: choose a file, view beautifully rendered Markdown, adjust your reading preferences, and move through longer documents with helpful navigation tools. Features include: Open Markdown and plain text files Render headings, lists, links, code blocks, quotes, and tables Navigate longer documents with a table of contents Adjust typography and reading settings Use light, dark, and comfortable reading themes Reopen recently used documents Open files from the Files app and other document sources Read offline without an account PlainMark is built for people who want a focused Markdown viewer without clutter, accounts, ads, tracking, or document uploads. Your files stay on your device, and the app is designed around local reading first. Whether you use Markdown for notes, technical documentation, writing drafts, project plans, README files, or personal reference material, PlainMark gives you a simple way to read your files comfortably on iOS and iPadOS.

Screenshots

Plain Text Editor1 screens
PlainMark4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PlainMark at none against Plain Text Editor's 3. PlainMark also leads on ads (none vs shown). Plain Text Editor's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence 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

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Plain Text Editor ships an update every 10 days, PlainMark weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Plain Text Editor versus PlainMark: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlain Text EditorPlainMark
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTakao IchimuraElemental Development

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

PlainMark

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Plain Text Editor free?
Plain Text Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PlainMark free?
PlainMark is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Plain Text Editor or PlainMark have ads?
Plain Text Editor shows ads; PlainMark does not.
Which is updated more often, Plain Text Editor or PlainMark?
Plain Text Editor ships an update every 10 days, and PlainMark weekly. Most recently, Plain Text Editor was updated on October 7, 2026 and PlainMark on September 25, 2026.

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