Plain Text Editor vs PDF AutoScroll
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Plain Text Editor
A minimalist text editor focused on pure writing without any formatting options. It allows editing of standard plain text files and includes features like word count and a unique 'brain dump' mode for focused writing.
- No formatting, just text
- Edit .txt, .csv, .md files
- Optimal line spacing
- Word count
- Brain dump mode
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Simple distraction-free text editor without any rich text nonsense. The simplicity is a feature. ■ Highlights - No formatting. Just text. - Edit any plain text file like .txt, .csv, .md, etc - Optimal line spacing and length - Word count - Brain dump mode ■ Known issues The app does not have the ability to print because of iOS limitations. Brain dump mode does not work properly with some Asian languages. ■ Brain dump mode Lets you only write, but not delete or edit. This helps you focus on the actual writing instead of getting distracted with editing and nitpicking. ■ FAQ ‣ Can you add a typewriter mode (centered text)? I don't plan to add that. ‣ Does it handle huge files? No. The app is optimized for writing. Use a proper code editor for such files. ■ Support You can contact me through the feedback button in the app.
PDF AutoScroll
Effortlessly read long documents, papers, or sheet music with smooth, hands-free auto-scrolling. This PDF viewer enhances focus by eliminating manual page turns and offers features like dark mode, highlighting, and quick navigation.
- Smooth auto-scrolling with speed control
- Dark mode for comfortable reading
- Highlighting and instant jump to highlights
- Table of contents for quick navigation
- Search functionality
- Bookmarks and automatic last-position restore
- Recent PDF reopening
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Hands off. Just read. With a single tap, smooth auto-scroll begins. From research papers, textbooks, and documents to sheet music, stay focused on reading. Keep your hands on your instrument and your eyes on the score. Read, rehearse, or present at your own pace with PDF AutoScroll. Key Features (Included) PDF reading and basic auto-scroll are included with the paid app. • Smooth auto-scroll, precise speed control, and up/down direction • Search, highlights, bookmarks, table of contents, and Dark Mode • Recent PDFs, favorite folders, and last-position restore Extra Features (Optional) • A different speed for each page and a start delay • Page margin trimming • Repeat, next-PDF playback, and saved PDF lists • Side-by-side PDF reading on iPad and Mac (In-App Purchase) Pro: annual subscription or one-time lifetime purchase. Eligible annual subscribers can try 7 days free. Price and offer are shown before purchase. Annual subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled in your Apple account settings. Bought the paid app or a bundle before version 1.3? You keep Pro without paying again. Use Restore Purchases if needed. Privacy • No account required. Your PDF files are read on your device. Device Support • iPhone, iPad, Mac • App and setup guide in 32 languages [Get started] Open a PDF, tap Play, and adjust the speed. Pause whenever you want. Notes Margin trimming changes only the reading view. Your original PDF and shared file stay unchanged. - Contact: help@paran.app - Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ - Privacy Policy: https://paran.app/privacy-policy/
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Verdict
Plain Text Editor and PDF AutoScroll both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 93% of Plain Text Editor's written reviews are positive against 56% of PDF AutoScroll's. Plain Text Editor also leads on monetization model (free vs paid). PDF AutoScroll's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 26.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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
Plain Text Editor costs $5.00 and PDF AutoScroll $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Plain Text Editor against 4.3 for PDF AutoScroll. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 7 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 93% of Plain Text Editor's written reviews are positive against 56% of PDF AutoScroll's.
Plain Text Editor ships an update every 2 months, PDF AutoScroll every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Plain Text Editor | PDF AutoScroll |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $5.00 | $4.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.4 (9 ratings) — better | 4.3 (7 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 93.1% of reviews — better | 55.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 9 — better | 7 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 16.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sindre Sorhus | Paran |
Customer experience
Plain Text Editor
PDF AutoScroll
In-app purchases
Plain Text Editor
No in-app purchases
PDF AutoScroll
No in-app purchases
