Subtext vs IDFA
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Subtext
A straightforward text editor for iPhone and iPad, allowing direct creation and editing of files within iCloud. It offers advanced controls for line endings and character encoding, ideal for on-the-go code or data file modifications.
- Direct iCloud file editing
- No import/export required
- Line ending control
- Character set encoding control
- Quick edits for code and data
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Subtext is a simple, no-frills text editor for iPhone and iPad. Create or edit files directly on your device or in iCloud, with no need to import or export. Includes advanced features such as line ending and character set encoding control. Perfect for making quick edits to code or data files on the go!
IDFA
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IDFA is the simplest and fastest app to view and manage the advertising identifier (IDFA) of your Apple device. Ideal for developers, marketers, and anyone who needs to access their IDFA, our app fully complies with Apple's guidelines, handling the consent process introduced by iOS 14+ (App Tracking Transparency). Key Features: ▶ Instant Display: Get your IDFA as soon as permission is granted. The app also clearly shows if tracking is limited or unavailable. ▶ Copy & Share on the Fly: Once displayed, you can copy the code to your clipboard or share it with your favorite apps with a single tap. ▶ Step-by-Step Consent Guide: Can't see your IDFA? No problem. The app provides simple, clear instructions to navigate your device's settings and enable the necessary consent. ▶ 100% Privacy & No Ads: Your privacy is our priority. The app contains no ads, and your IDFA is never collected, shared, or used by us for any purpose. It is only shown to you. Download the app and get your IDFA code with a single tap!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Subtext at Free against IDFA's $0.99. Subtext also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 14 months) and chart position (#81 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases, 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
Subtext is free to download; IDFA costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Subtext ships an update every 3 weeks, IDFA every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Subtext | IDFA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 4.5 (79 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 83.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 79 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 14 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | #81 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Vision Pro — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.4 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Charcoal Design | Francesco Varotti |
Bugs and requests
Subtext
Reported bugs
11 issues- Fails to save work
- Jumps to top of document on blank lines
- Poor network behavior leading to data corruption
- Cannot open or create new text files
- Error when saving to network drive
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- Cannot edit .tex files without renaming
- Chinese input method errors
- Random capitalization after paste
- Large text files cause errors
- File saving issues, creates extra copies
- Bug when using Chinese input method with delete key
Requested features
20 requests- Add 'Unselect all' option
- Add 'Replace all' function
- Add font size settings
- Add tab key
- Allow editing of non-text files
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- Improve network drive handling
- Option to disable auto-save
- Add highlighter
- Add character count
- Add JetBrains Mono font
- Add 'reopen last file' option
- Add widget support
- Add highlighting
- Add font and background color settings
- Add distraction-free mode
- Add swipe to close gesture
- Option to release focus for collapsing skb
- Fix Chinese input method bugs
- Allow editing of files with arbitrary extensions
- Add Chinese input method bug fixes
IDFA
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Subtext
No in-app purchases
IDFA
No in-app purchases
