Subtext vs Cloud Notify
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!
Cloud Notify
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Cloud Notify is a beautifully simple, free alerting service. Are you a IT professional that needs to monitor vital infrastructure or a tinkerer who just wants an alert from your next cool project. No matter who you are or what you do Cloud Notify can help! You will need to register at https://cloudnotify.co.uk/ before using this app. Get started in no time, quickly and easily. Just register your device to your Cloud Notify account and begin sending alerts using our super simple API. Note for Reviewers If there is a feature you would like or you require an issue to be resolved please email me and I will gladly help. Have your say Cloud Notify is designed to be beautifully simple to use. This app is in active development with the most popular feature requests / suggestions added over time. So if you want to shape the future of Cloud Notify just give us your feedback.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Subtext at none against Cloud Notify's 3. Subtext also leads on ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#108 vs unranked). On price and update cadence 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. Cloud Notify sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Subtext asks for nothing beyond the download.
Subtext ships an update every 3 weeks, Cloud Notify monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Subtext | Cloud Notify |
|---|---|---|
| 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 — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | #108 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Vision Pro — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.4 — better | 17.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Charcoal Design | Pocket Brilliance 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
Cloud Notify
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Subtext
No in-app purchases
Cloud Notify
- Small Donation$0.99
- Medium Donation$2.99
- Large Donation$5.99
