Lightweight Text Editor vs Supportive Stranger
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).
Supportive Stranger
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See yourself from a different angle. Make peace with your emotions. Leave unease and overthinking behind. Sometimes you just need a quiet moment and someone who listens. Write down what is on your mind — one situation, in your own words. A supportive stranger reads what you wrote. They send back a short, calming response and an illustration of your moment. Look at the image. Sit with it. When you feel ready, let it go. This simple act of release is at the heart of the experience. It helps you close the chapter on what you were carrying and feel a little lighter. The Supportive Stranger does not judge you. They stay focused on the present and leave all decisions to you. This kind of exchange can help if you feel lonely, struggle to trust others, or are dealing with social pressure. Not sure where to start? A new "Don't know what to say" option gently guides you when words feel hard to find. A writing prompt appears — just a soft nudge to help you begin. No pressure, no right answers. Supportive Stranger is made for self-discovery during life's changes — whether you face big decisions, difficult periods, or moments of self-doubt. IMPORTANT: This app is a wellness tool for personal reflection and personal growth. It is not a medical device, nor is it intended to diagnose, treat, or provide clinical mental health services.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Supportive Stranger at Free against Lightweight Text Editor's $2.99. Supportive Stranger also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 26 months). Lightweight Text Editor's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and device support (4 vs 1). On ads 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
Supportive Stranger is free to download; Lightweight Text Editor costs $2.99 up front. Supportive Stranger sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Lightweight Text Editor asks for nothing beyond the download.
Lightweight Text Editor ships an update every 26 months, Supportive Stranger monthly. Both last shipped on October 11, 2026.
| Parameter | Lightweight Text Editor | Supportive Stranger |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.3 (58 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 83.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 58 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 26 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Erik Wegener | Yulia Ronsch |
In-app purchases
Lightweight Text Editor
No in-app purchases
Supportive Stranger
- 30 Reflections$12.99
Questions
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