Lightweight Text Editor vs WiFi File Transfer & FTP
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Lightweight Text Editor
This app allows users to work with plain text files without formatting concerns. It can open any text file, create folders for organization, and adjust encoding and line endings.
- Open any plain text file
- Create folders for organization
- Change text encoding
- Adjust line endings (CR/LF/CRLF)
- No formatting concerns
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Lightweight Text Editor is a great tool for users who work with plain text files. If you want to work with raw text without having to worry about formatting, then this app is for you. It can open any plain text file, regardless of the extension. You can create folders to organize your documents. You can also change the encoding and the line endings (CR/LF/CRLF).
WiFi File Transfer & FTP
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Move files between your iPhone and any computer over WiFi. No cable, no cloud, no account. It works in any browser on Windows, Mac and Linux. HOW IT WORKS 1. Connect your iPhone and computer to the same WiFi. 2. Tap Start in the app. 3. Open the address it shows in your computer's browser. That's it. The files in the app appear on your computer screen. Drag and drop to upload, click to download. WHAT YOU GET • Whole folders in one go: drag a folder from your computer and it lands on your iPhone • Everything in one download: grab many files at once as a single ZIP • Find anything fast: browse, search and preview in the built-in file manager • Phone to phone: send files straight to another iPhone, iPad or Android device running the app • For power users: FTP and encrypted SFTP modes that work with any FTP client • Less typing: use a friendly .local name, or the IP address PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your files never leave your WiFi network. No account. No cloud. No tracking. Optional password protection. PAY ONCE No subscription. No ads. Questions or a problem? Contact us from Settings > Support & Feedback.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: WiFi File Transfer & FTP at every 6 months against Lightweight Text Editor's every 26 months. Lightweight Text Editor's advantage is price ($2.99 vs $6.99). 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
Lightweight Text Editor costs $2.99 and WiFi File Transfer & FTP $6.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Lightweight Text Editor ships an update every 26 months, WiFi File Transfer & FTP every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Lightweight Text Editor | WiFi File Transfer & FTP |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 — better | $6.99 |
| Rating | 4.3 (59 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 83.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 59 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 26 months | Every 6 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Erik Wegener | TECHPRD PTY LTD |
In-app purchases
Lightweight Text Editor
No in-app purchases
WiFi File Transfer & FTP
No in-app purchases
Questions
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