Comparison

Firstext vs SnippetPad

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

SnippetPad

Features
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SnippetPad – Save, Copy & Paste Texts Faster Tired of typing the same text again and again? With SnippetPad, you can save your frequently used snippets once and paste them anywhere in just a tap. Simple, fast, and reliable — your personal text hub. Key Features: - Save snippets instantly – Store text, notes, templates, or phrases for quick access. - Custom Keyboard to access snippets right from any app . - One-tap copy – Tap a snippet to copy it directly to your clipboard. - Organize with ease – Keep your text snippets neatly arranged for work, study, or personal use. - Fast search – Quickly find the snippet you need. - Clean, distraction-free design – Focus only on what matters: your text. - Works offline – All your snippets are stored securely on your device. Why SnippetPad? - Boost your productivity by avoiding repetitive typing. - Perfect for emails, code snippets, addresses, tags, or any text you reuse often. - Designed to be lightweight and fast, with no clutter or unnecessary features. Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Firstext4 screens
SnippetPad4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: SnippetPad at none against Firstext's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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 SnippetPad sells 1 in-app purchase, 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, SnippetPad every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
Firstext versus SnippetPad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFirstextSnippetPad
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.017
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAkihiro UsuiSreehari M Nambiar

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
1 purchases

SnippetPad

Subscriptions1
  • All Access$1.991 Month

Questions

Is Firstext free?
Firstext is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SnippetPad free?
SnippetPad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Firstext or SnippetPad have ads?
Firstext shows ads; SnippetPad does not.
Which is updated more often, Firstext or SnippetPad?
Firstext ships an update every 2 weeks, and SnippetPad every 4 weeks. Most recently, Firstext was updated on September 16, 2026 and SnippetPad on September 26, 2026.

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