Samurai Search vs Text2Unicode

Search your iOS device or iCloud for text, source code, plain text files, and PDFs. Find matches inside files and preview results instantly, or open any matched file in your favourite editing or viewing app. Flexible search options: whole word, case sensitive (all file types), and regular expressions (for text files). Choose which files to include by selecting standard or custom text file types, or by searching filenames that match a pattern. Select where to search from On My iPad, iCloud Drive, or external file providers such as SMB and USB folders. When possible, the app retains saved search selections so you can quickly repeat the same searches later. If you search selected folders in iCloud Drive, matching iCloud files are synced to your device before searching, ensuring fast local results. Searching plain text files is extremely fast and memory efficient. PDF search speed depends on the document content and can be slow. Note also that PDF search may consume large amounts of memory which can cause Samurai Search to crash.

Explore the Unicode behind your text. Text2Unicode converts typed or pasted text into Unicode code points and escape sequences. You can also decode Unicode sequences back into readable text—a handy tool for programming, debugging, and exploring unfamiliar characters. CONVERT IN BOTH DIRECTIONS Display text as U+XXXX, \uXXXX, or \u{XXXX}. Switch to reverse conversion to turn these sequences back into text, with automatic format detection. EXPLORE CHARACTERS AND EMOJI See the individual Unicode code points that make up letters, symbols, and emoji, including characters composed of multiple Unicode scalars. DECODE WITH CONFIDENCE Decode sequences with or without whitespace between codes. Reverse conversion also supports UTF-16 surrogate pairs. If an input is invalid, see its line, column, and an explanation. COPY AND KEEP WORKING Copy results with a tap and receive a brief confirmation without a dialog interrupting your work. Clear the entire input when you need a fresh start, or undo the clear before entering new text. Clearly labeled input and result areas keep conversions easy to follow, while optional spacing makes encoded output easier to read.