# Text Editor vs HTML Editor

The clearest difference is price: HTML Editor at Free against Text Editor's $1.99. HTML Editor also leads on ratings volume (819 vs 129) and device support (4 vs 2). Text Editor's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). On ads, chart position and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

HTML Editor is free to download; Text Editor costs $1.99 up front. HTML Editor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Text Editor asks for nothing beyond the download.

Text Editor holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HTML Editor has 819 ratings behind it against 129, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Text Editor's written reviews are positive against 22% of HTML Editor's.

Text Editor ships an update every 2 weeks, HTML Editor every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Text Editor | HTML Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.4 (129 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-editor-document-editor/id1565641091/reviews)** | [4.2 (819 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/html-editor/id1580431405/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 129 | **819** |
| Positive reviews | **40.0% of reviews** | 22.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #81 | **#52** |
| Size | 8 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Supagarn Pattananuchart](https://appshunter.io/developer/1488328374) | [Intrepid](https://appshunter.io/developer/1544804826) |

## What reviewers say

### Text Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-editor-document-editor/id1565641091)

**Currently charting:** #81 Top Paid · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Edit texts, documents, and word files on your iOS device with a powerful and easy-to-use editor. Search and replace words, customize themes, and back up your files to the cloud.

**Highlights:** Edit texts and documents, Search and replace words, Customize themes (dark/light mode), Cloud backup for files, Font customization, Auto-correction

**In-app purchases:** none


### HTML Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/html-editor/id1580431405)

**Currently charting:** #52 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #99 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

A lightweight HTML editor offering syntax highlighting, code completion, and a live preview. Easily open, edit, and export HTML documents from your device or iCloud. Features dynamic commenting and tag insertion for efficient web development.

**Highlights:** Syntax highlighting, Code completion suggestions, Live preview panel, Open local and iCloud documents, Quick tag insertion, Dynamic code commenting, Export and share HTML documents

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Html Pro | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| HTML Pro | $3.99 | per 7 days |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great for online coding
- 👍 Simple and intuitive UI
- 💡 Helpful syntax highlighting

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Requires subscription to use
- 💰 Expensive weekly subscription
- 🐛 Buggy and crashes frequently
- 👎 Obtrusive subscription popup

**Reported bugs**

- Preview doesn't always match actual HTML output
- Unable to dismiss subscription popup
- Corrupts or deletes existing HTML files

**Requested features**

- Add ability to open and edit multiple files
- Implement full-screen preview mode
- Provide option to purchase app outright instead of subscription


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Text Editor free?

Text Editor costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is HTML Editor free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Text Editor or HTML Editor?

Text Editor is rated higher. Text Editor averages 4.4 out of 5 from 129 ratings, while HTML Editor averages 4.2 from 819 ratings.

### Do Text Editor or HTML Editor have ads?

Neither Text Editor nor HTML Editor shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Text Editor or HTML Editor?

Text Editor ships an update every 2 weeks, and HTML Editor every 3 months. Most recently, Text Editor was updated on September 21, 2026 and HTML Editor on September 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Text Editor or HTML Editor?

Text Editor currently peaks at #81 in the App Store charts, and HTML Editor at #52. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*