Subtext vs Smart Industry dx5
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 in iCloud. It offers advanced controls for line endings and character encoding, ideal for quick edits of code or data on the go.
- Direct file creation and editing
- iCloud integration
- Line ending control
- Character set encoding control
- No import/export needed
- Minimalist design
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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!
Smart Industry dx5
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The ultimate event app for the Smart Industry Summit – Africa's premier gathering for senior technology and business leaders in the manufacturing, logistics, warehousing, and supply chain industry. Get ready to experience an event like no other, where you can explore the latest advancements in technology and its profound impact on the industry. Key Features: Interact with the Agenda: Seamlessly navigate through the event schedule, bookmark sessions of interest, and set reminders so you never miss a valuable discussion. Thought Sharing within Community: Engage in real-time discussions with fellow attendees. Share insights, ask questions, and build connections within a community of industry professionals. Rate Sessions and Speakers: Provide valuable feedback by rating sessions and speakers. Your input helps us curate even more relevant content for future events. Save and Bookmark Sessions: Found a session that piqued your interest? Easily save and bookmark sessions to create your personalized schedule. In-App Business Cards: Ditch the traditional business cards! Exchange contact information with ease through our in-app digital business card feature. View Sponsors: Explore the list of sponsors and learn about the innovative solutions they offer. Connect with potential partners and discover new opportunities. Create One-on-One Meetings: Arrange private meetings with other attendees, exhibitors, or speakers. Foster meaningful connections and collaboration. Smart Industry Summit is dedicated to fostering knowledge exchange, networking, and collaboration among industry professionals. Our event app offers a seamless experience to make the most out of your participation. Join us at Smart Industry Summit and stay at the forefront of technological advancements shaping the future of manufacturing and supply chain. Download the app now and get ready for an immersive experience that will transform the way you connect, learn, and grow in the Smart Industry. #SmartIndustryApp
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Subtext at none against Smart Industry dx5's shown. Subtext also leads on chart position (#141 vs unranked). Smart Industry dx5's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.4). On price, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Subtext ships an update every 3 weeks, Smart Industry dx5 every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Subtext | Smart Industry dx5 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (89 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 82.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 89 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | #141 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Vision Pro — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.4 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 82 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Charcoal Design | CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER AFRICA LIMITED |
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
Smart Industry dx5
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Subtext
No in-app purchases
Smart Industry dx5
No in-app purchases
