# TextEditor vs txt Editor

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TextEditor at 78% against txt Editor's 25%. TextEditor also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (3K vs 1). txt Editor's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and update cadence (weekly vs every 10 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. txt Editor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. TextEditor asks for nothing beyond the download.

txt Editor holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TextEditor has 3K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 78% of TextEditor's written reviews are positive against 25% of txt Editor's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

TextEditor ships an update every 10 months, txt Editor weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TextEditor | txt Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/texteditor-rich-text-editor/id296222961/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/txt-editor-text-and-notepad/id6447488397/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **78.4% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 42 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Savy Soda Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/295726257) | [Julian Lau](https://appshunter.io/developer/1603050262) |

## What reviewers say

### TextEditor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/texteditor-rich-text-editor/id296222961)

This app provides a straightforward rich text editor for creating and editing documents on the go. It supports various file formats and offers seamless synchronization with Google Docs. Users can easily manage their saved files and enjoy a clean interface.

**Highlights:** Rich text editing, Google Docs synchronization, Portrait/Landscape mode, Multiple file format support, Save and browse files, Clean user interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 💡 Useful for basic text editing
- 👍 Allows formatting like bold, italic, and underline
- 🚀 Lightweight and fast

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and data loss
- 🔍 Difficult to find and manage saved files
- 🔍 Limited file format support
- 🔍 Lack of advanced features like search and spell check
- 💸 Aggressive monetization with ads and in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when trying to access cloud storage services
- Saved files sometimes disappear or become inaccessible
- Formatting issues when copying and pasting text

**Requested features**

- Improved file management and organization
- Support for more file formats like .docx and .pdf
- Addition of search, spell check, and other advanced editing tools
- Option to disable ads or pay a one-time fee for ad-free usage


### txt Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/txt-editor-text-and-notepad/id6447488397)

This app provides a clean, instant writing experience for notes, drafts, and code snippets. It offers robust organization features like folders and search, and works with real .txt files accessible through the Files app. An optional subscription unlocks advanced features and removes ads.

**Highlights:** Instant blank page editor, Automatic saving, Folder organization with colors/icons, Search across all documents, Supports .txt, .md, .csv, .json, .xml, .log, Find and replace, Word count and reading time

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| txt Editor Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| txt Editor Pro Yearly | $17.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TextEditor free?

TextEditor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is txt Editor free?

txt Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, TextEditor or txt Editor?

txt Editor is rated higher. TextEditor averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while txt Editor averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do TextEditor or txt Editor have ads?

Both TextEditor and txt Editor show ads.

### Which is updated more often, TextEditor or txt Editor?

TextEditor ships an update every 10 months, and txt Editor weekly. Most recently, TextEditor was updated on November 10, 2026 and txt Editor on November 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*