Comparison

Subtext vs TaskFlow

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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!

About

TaskFlow

Features
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Take control of your tasks and projects with TaskFlow, the intuitive task management app that respects your privacy. Built with simplicity in mind, TaskFlow helps you track projects, set timelines, and monitor progress—all while keeping your data completely private. Key Features: - Clean, minimalist interface for distraction-free task management - Visual progress tracking with an elegant dashboard - Project timeline management with start and end dates - Status tracking (In Progress, Completed, Pending, Cancelled) - Location-based task organization - Built-in project timer - Quick actions: Accept, Reject, Call, and Map integration Privacy First: - Your data stays on your device. We don't collect any personal information, even login data. All your task data is stored locally, ensuring complete privacy and data sovereignty. Perfect for: - Freelancers tracking client projects - Students managing assignments - Professionals organizing daily tasks - Small teams coordinating projects - Personal task management"

Screenshots

Subtext4 screens
TaskFlow3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: Subtext at #99 against TaskFlow's unranked. Subtext also leads on device support (4 vs 2). TaskFlow's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.4). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Subtext versus TaskFlow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSubtextTaskFlow
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (86 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews83.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings86 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
Best chart rank#99 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.412.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCharcoal DesignSiham Ben Rahhal

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

TaskFlow

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Subtext

No in-app purchases

None

TaskFlow

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Subtext free?
Subtext is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TaskFlow free?
TaskFlow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Subtext or TaskFlow have ads?
Neither Subtext nor TaskFlow shows ads.

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