TextEditor vs Google Docs
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TextEditor
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.
- Rich text editing
- Google Docs synchronization
- Portrait/Landscape mode
- Multiple file format support
- Save and browse files
- Clean user interface
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Text Editor By SavySoda™ - Take your notes anywhere - A simple rich text editor with Google Documents synchronization and Portrait / Landscape mode. Edit different formats of documents: - TXT, RTF, RTFD, RTA, HTML View many types of documents including: - PDF - DOC, DOCX, MORE FEATURES - Edit text in landscape and portrait mode - Save multiple files - Browse saved files - Upload / Download from google docs - Beautiful UI - Free Updates iPhone Apps: http://www.savysoda.com
Google Docs
Create, edit, and collaborate on documents online in real time. Work together seamlessly with your team, even offline, and access a variety of file types. AI-powered features can help draft and refine content.
- Real-time collaboration
- Offline editing
- Template library
- Multiple file type support
- AI-powered drafting
- Commenting and action items
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Create, edit, and collaborate on online documents with the Google Docs app. Work together in real time • Share documents with your team • Edit, comment, and add action items in real time Create anywhere, anytime—even offline • Capture spontaneous ideas on the fly • Get things done, even on the go, with offline mode • Save time and add polish with easy-to-use templates Edit and share multiple file types • Open a variety of files, including Microsoft Word files, right in Google Docs • Frictionless collaboration, no matter which application your teammates use • Convert and export files seamlessly Google Docs is part of Google Workspace: where teams of any size can chat, create, and collaborate. Google Workspace paid subscribers have access to additional Google Docs features, including: Use Gemini in Docs to quickly draft and edit content • Draft outlines, blog posts, briefs, and more on the go • Improve your writing with AI-powered suggestions Learn more about Google Docs: https://workspace.google.com/products/docs/ Follow us for more: • X: https://x.com/googleworkspace • Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/googleworkspace • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/googleworkspace
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Google Docs at 4.8 against TextEditor's 4.3. Google Docs also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 10 months). TextEditor's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (78% vs 70%). On price 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
Both are free to download. Google Docs sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $199.99 per year. TextEditor asks for nothing beyond the download.
Google Docs holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Google Docs has 3.2M ratings behind it against 2.9K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 78% of TextEditor's written reviews are positive against 70% of Google Docs'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, Google Docs weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TextEditor | Google Docs |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (2.9K ratings) | 4.8 (3.2M ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 78.4% of reviews — better | 69.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2.9K | 3.2M — better |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | — | #8 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 42 MB | 348 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Savy Soda Pty Ltd | |
Customer experience
TextEditor
Google Docs
User reviews
TextEditor
From 2.9K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 💡 Useful for basic text editing
- 👍 Allows formatting like bold, italic, and underline
- 🚀 Lightweight and fast
Room to improve
- 🐛 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
Google Docs
From 3.2M App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Convenient and accessible
- 👍 Seamless collaboration
- 🔒 Automatic saving
- 💡 Offline functionality
- 👍 Versatile for various uses
Room to improve
- 🐛 Laggy performance and input delays
- 👎 Limited formatting and customization options
- 🔍 Difficult to organize and navigate documents
- 👎 Compatibility issues with other platforms
Bugs and requests
TextEditor
Reported bugs
3 issues- Crashes when trying to access cloud storage services
- Saved files sometimes disappear or become inaccessible
- Formatting issues when copying and pasting text
Requested features
4 requests- 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
Google Docs
Reported bugs
3 issues- Unexpected crashes and document loss
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between apps
- Issues with image insertion and manipulation
Requested features
4 requests- Improved document organization with folders
- Expanded font and formatting options
- Better integration with Microsoft Office
- Smoother scrolling and navigation
In-app purchases
TextEditor
No in-app purchases
Google Docs
- Google AI Pro (5 TB)$199.991 Year
Questions
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