Comparison

iEditor vs TextEdit

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

Head to head
About

iEditor

A fast and simple text and source code editor for iPhone and iPad. It allows users to create, import, edit, and manage various file types with features like syntax highlighting, search/replace, and export options.

Highlights
  • Create and import text/source code files
  • Syntax highlighting for C, Java, HTML
  • Search and replace functionality
  • Export files to PDF or JPEG
  • File management (add, delete, rename, sort)
  • View multiple file formats
Features
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Voted No. 1 text and source code editor on iPhone/iPad. Simple and fast. iEditor is a text file and source code editing tool on iPhone and iPad. You can use iEditor to: - Create a new text or source code file. - Import files from various locations through Document Browser. - Support Syntax Highlighting for C, Java, HTML files. - Edit text based files and source codes. Supported files include: TXT files, C source codes, HTML files, JAVA source codes, log files, Shell scripts, etc. - Support Search/Replace within a text file. - Support to export a text based file to a PDF or a JPEG file. - Support to Print a file. - Support to Email a file. - Support File Management including: Add/Delete/Rename/Sort files. - Support to view many file formats, including: DOC, EXCEL, PPT, PDF, image files, video files, etc. - Support to open a file in another App. - Support to save an image to your Photo Album. With its simple interfaces, iEditor provides the easiest way to edit text and source code files on iPhone and iPad. If you have any questions, please visit: http://www.comcsoft.com/Portfolio/our_apps/iEditor/iEditor_overview.php.

About

TextEdit

A fast and versatile text editor for mobile devices, offering compatibility with various file formats and editors. It provides a distraction-free writing experience with advanced formatting, organization, and sharing features.

Highlights
  • Supports TXT, RTF, Markdown, TeX, and PDF formats
  • Cross-device and computer syncing via iCloud/Files
  • Distraction-free writing interface
  • Customizable keyboard extension for faster typing
  • Visual rich text formatting and one-tap options
  • Syntax highlighting for Markdown and TeX
  • Instant statistics and counters
Features
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TextEdit+ gives you the control of a capable word processor without the clutter of a full desktop office suite. Create plain-text and rich-text documents, work with Markdown and LaTeX, improve your writing with AI, and keep your files organized in Files and iCloud Drive. You can also open, edit and sync documents created with macOS TextEdit, Microsoft WordPad, Microsoft Word, and Scrivener RTF files directly on your device. WRITE IN THE FORMAT YOU NEED • Create and edit TXT, RTF, RTFD, Markdown, and LaTeX files • Open your documents directly from Files and iCloud Drive • Organize your work with folders and subfolders • Choose where you want to keep your files WRITE AND EDIT WITH AI • Turn your ideas or prompts into a first draft • Rewrite, improve, or summarize any selected text • Adjust the tone, clarity, grammar, and structure of your writing • Use AI without leaving your document FORMAT YOUR DOCUMENT YOUR WAY • Choose your fonts, styles, colors, highlights, and alignment • Create lists and adjust line, paragraph, and document spacing • Use superscript and subscript • Add images and tables to supported document formats • Stay focused with a clean, distraction-free editor WORK WITH MARKDOWN AND LATEX • Preview your Markdown while you write • Write and compile LaTeX directly on your device • Switch easily between your source and the rendered result EDIT FASTER • Find and replace text throughout your document • Check your word, character, sentence, paragraph, and page counts • See the estimated reading time for your text • Use keyboard shortcuts when you work with a hardware keyboard • Move the cursor and select text more precisely with the extended keyboard EXPORT AND SHARE YOUR WORK • Export your documents to PDF, DOCX, RTF, Markdown, plain text, PNG, and HTML • Print, email, or send your files to other apps • Keep your documents in Files or cloud storage and continue working with compatible apps on your other devices Whether you’re writing a quick text file, preparing a formatted document, taking Markdown notes, or working on a LaTeX project, TextEdit+ gives you more control than a notes app without overwhelming you with the complexity of a traditional office suite. Privacy Policy https://www.noteswriter.com/Kairoos_Privacy_Policy.html Terms of Use https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

iEditor4 screens
TextEdit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: iEditor at 56% against TextEdit's 18%. iEditor also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and rating (4.1 vs 3.7). TextEdit's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 7 months). On price, ratings volume 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. TextEdit sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. iEditor asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iEditor holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 189 and 376 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of iEditor's written reviews are positive against 18% of TextEdit's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iEditor ships an update every 7 months, TextEdit every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
iEditor versus TextEdit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriEditorTextEdit
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (189 ratings) — better3.7 (376 ratings)
Positive reviews56.4% of reviews — better18.1% of reviews
Number of ratings189376 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB480 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperComcSoft CorporationKairoos Solutions SL

Customer experience

iEditor

All ratings189 ratings
Positive75.7%
Neutral7.4%
Negative16.9%
Written reviews557 reviews
Positive56.4%
Neutral11.3%
Negative32.3%

TextEdit

All ratings376 ratings
Positive66.2%
Neutral4.8%
Negative29.0%
Written reviews160 reviews
Positive18.1%
Neutral8.1%
Negative73.8%

User reviews

iEditor

From 189 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Simple and easy to use
  • 💡 Ability to convert text to PDF
  • 🚀 Quick file opening and editing

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and data loss issues
  • 🔍 Confusing UI and navigation
  • 💰 Aggressive upselling for paid version
  • 🔍 Limited formatting options

TextEdit

From 376 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 📝 Simple and clean text editor
  • 🔗 Integrates well with iCloud
  • 👍 Useful for basic document editing

Room to improve

  • 💰 Requires subscription for full functionality
  • 🔒 Locks users out of previously purchased content
  • 🚫 Prevents access to app without subscription
  • 🤖 Forced AI integration that users don't want

Bugs and requests

iEditor

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inability to save edited files
  • Text disappearing during editing
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Autosave functionality
  • Support for more file formats
  • Syntax highlighting for code
  • Cloud/iCloud integration

TextEdit

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes when opening certain file types
  • Formatting issues when copying/pasting text
  • Inconsistent behavior across devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • Allow users to choose iCloud directory
  • Offer one-time purchase option instead of subscription
  • Restore previous paid versions without AI

In-app purchases

None

iEditor

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

TextEdit

Subscriptions2
  • TextEdit+ Unlock AI Assistant3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • TextEdit+ Unlock AI Assistant3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • TextEdit+ Full Unlock$24.99

Questions

Is iEditor free?
iEditor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TextEdit free?
TextEdit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iEditor or TextEdit?
iEditor is rated higher. iEditor averages 4.1 out of 5 from 189 ratings, while TextEdit averages 3.7 from 376 ratings.
Do iEditor or TextEdit have ads?
iEditor shows ads; TextEdit does not.
Which is updated more often, iEditor or TextEdit?
iEditor ships an update every 7 months, and TextEdit every 3 weeks. Most recently, iEditor was updated on September 13, 2026 and TextEdit on September 21, 2026.

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