Comparison

Firstext vs EmailMe

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

Head to head
About

Firstext

This app is a straightforward text editor designed for quick note-taking and text creation. It automatically saves your work and allows for easy sharing to other applications with customizable actions. Advanced features like search, replace, and character counting are also included.

Highlights
  • Instant text input on launch
  • Automatic text saving and restoration
  • Customizable text sharing actions
  • Cursor movement by swiping
  • Search and replace functionality
  • Character and line counting
  • Font size adjustment
Features
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Firstext is a simple text editor application. I named it "First" + "Text" = "Firstext" with the aim of making it the "first step" in all kinds of text creation. Firstext has the following features. ・Start typing as soon as the application is launched. ・The text you type is automatically saved and can be restored at any time. ・Ability to freely share text to other apps by creating and adding share actions to suit your needs. There is no functionality for managing multiple texts or notes, decorating text, or inserting photos. *Before removing the limitation by in-app purchase, the number of shared actions is limited to 10, and the number of saved history is limited to 20. Please understand. After confirming the usability of the application, you can use it without restrictions by making an in-app purchase. Main functions and features ・Input text as soon as the application is launched. ・Automatic saving and restoration of text ・Ability to create and add shared actions. ・Ability to move the cursor by swiping left and right. ・Ability to search and replace text. ・Ability to search and delete history. ・Ability to count the number of characters and lines. ・Ability to change the font size of text. ・Ability to change icons. ・URL scheme support - Launch → firstext:// - Startup by replacing the current text with the clipboard contents → firstext://clipReplace - Starts by appending the clipboard contents to the end of the current text → firstext://clipAdd - Inserts the clipboard content at the cursor position of the current text → firstext://clipInsert - Starts with replacing the current text with the specified text → firstext://textReplace?text=[text] - Appends the specified text to the end of the current text → firstext://textAdd?text=[text] - Inserts the specified text at the cursor position of the current text → firstext://textInsert?text=[text] The following features will be added in future updates Synchronization of text, shared actions, and history with other devices via iCloud *I have confirmed an issue where an alert regarding pasting is displayed every time when using clipboard-related URL schemes on iOS 16 or later.  This issue can be avoided by updating to iOS16.1 or later and making the following settings from the Settings app.  (1) Select "Firstext" in the Settings app and select "Paste from Other Apps".  (2) Change the setting to "Allow".  *Notification about pasting will appear even after changing to "Allow". Due to the limitation of iOS, you cannot turn off this notification.

About

EmailMe

Quickly send notes to your inbox without opening your email client. This app streamlines jotting down thoughts, to-dos, and ideas for instant retrieval. It offers a simple, clutter-free experience for using your email as a second brain.

Highlights
  • One-screen interface
  • Single text input box
  • Instant note sending
  • No accounts or logins
  • Ad-free experience
  • Unlimited notes with Pro subscription
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Send It to Yourself Because sometimes the fastest way to remember something… is to email it to yourself. I built this app for one reason: I was tired of opening my inbox, tapping compose, typing my own email address, and waiting for the damn thing to send. No more subject lines. No more drafts. No more swiping through five different apps to jot something down. Just type what's in your head — or snap a photo, or record a voice note — and it shows up in your inbox. Instantly. Cleanly. Reliably. Why does this exist? Because I — like many people — use my email as a second brain. To-dos. Links. Notes. Book ideas. Shopping lists. Code snippets. Random thoughts at 2 a.m. Email is searchable. It's everywhere. And it works. But sending yourself an email shouldn't feel like filing your taxes. What this app does: • Type a note, snap a photo, or record a voice memo • Tap send — it's in your inbox in seconds • Jump straight in from the Share Sheet, a widget, or a long-press Quick Action — no need to even open the app • Save up to 10 destinations, so it's just as easy to send to a partner or shared inbox as it is to yourself That's it. No accounts. No logins. No clutter. What this app doesn't do: • It doesn't replace your email client • It doesn't send from your address — we use a fast, fixed sender for speed • It doesn't overcomplicate things with tags, folders, or rich formatting Free to try. Send a couple notes. See if it clicks. If it does, it's a few bucks a year. Less than a coffee. Way more useful. No ads. No tracking. No gimmicks. Just one button to send it to yourself. ---- InstaNotes Pro: • Send unlimited emails on a subscription basis • Your payment will be charged to your iTunes account upon confirmation of purchase • Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period • You can easily manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal in Apple's settings • Read the Terms & Conditions at https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ • Read the Privacy policy: https://coffeeandjunk.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-c75b31be8f164b18b5ead4909126a6df You can email up to 3 notes for free. After that you'd have to purchase InstaNotes Pro.

Screenshots

Firstext4 screens
EmailMe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: EmailMe at 100% against Firstext's 50%. EmailMe also leads on ads (none vs shown). Firstext's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 13 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Firstext sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and EmailMe sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Firstext ships an update every 2 weeks, EmailMe every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Firstext versus EmailMe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFirstextEmailMe
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 13 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAkihiro UsuiAbhishek Chakraborty

Customer experience

Firstext

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

EmailMe

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Firstext

One-time4
  • Snack-Sized Tip$0.49
  • Restriction Removal$1.99
  • Coffee-Sized Tip$1.99
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  • Lunch-Sized Tip$3.99
2 purchases

EmailMe

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$12.991 Year

Questions

Is Firstext free?
Firstext is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is EmailMe free?
EmailMe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Firstext or EmailMe have ads?
Firstext shows ads; EmailMe does not.
Which is updated more often, Firstext or EmailMe?
Firstext ships an update every 2 weeks, and EmailMe every 13 months. Most recently, Firstext was updated on October 3, 2026 and EmailMe on September 19, 2026.

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