Comparison

iEditor vs myTextViewer

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

myTextViewer

Instantly open and view any text, code, or log file. This app offers professional syntax highlighting and line numbers, making it ideal for professionals who need to access and read various file formats on the go. It supports numerous common file types and provides customizable viewing themes.

Highlights
  • Open any text, code, or log file
  • Syntax highlighting for common formats
  • Line numbers display
  • Light and dark viewing themes
  • Share option integration
Features
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Open any text, code, or log file instantly. myTextViewer provides professional syntax highlighting and line numbers for professionals on the go. Did you recently get an email with a text file that you could not open? Was it because the format of the file doesn't fit any app that you have installed? Search no more - myTextViewer allows you to open any of these files in a text viewer. Simple, fast, easy, as 1 2 3! Just: 1. Click on a file (from the downloads/Files app) or an attachment (from email apps) 2. Using the Share option, select myTextViewer as the target app. 3. View your file Even better - It can color most common files/source code formats (python, c#, yaml, json, and much more!), so even if the default viewer can show you the text, you'll still get much more from opening files with myTextViewer. Also included: ・Light/Dark text viewing themes ・Show/Hide line numbers Enjoy!

Screenshots

iEditor4 screens
myTextViewer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: myTextViewer at none against iEditor's shown. myTextViewer also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported). iEditor's advantage is rating (4.1 vs 3.7). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

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 157 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of iEditor's written reviews are positive against 54% of myTextViewer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iEditor ships an update every 7 months, myTextViewer every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
iEditor versus myTextViewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriEditormyTextViewer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (189 ratings) — better3.7 (157 ratings)
Positive reviews56.4% of reviews — better54.0% of reviews
Number of ratings189 — better157
Update frequencyEvery 7 months — betterEvery 12 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperComcSoft CorporationYaniv Kalsky

Customer experience

iEditor

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

myTextViewer

All ratings157 ratings
Positive64.3%
Neutral12.1%
Negative23.6%
Written reviews87 reviews
Positive54.0%
Neutral6.9%
Negative39.1%

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

myTextViewer

From 157 App Store ratings

What we love

  • ✅ Opens unsupported file formats reliably
  • 📂 Handles multiple file types (XML, JSON, LOG, EML, YML)
  • 🎯 Simple and straightforward functionality
  • ⚡ No unnecessary features or bloat
  • 🆓 Free to use

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Files display as blank or won't open
  • ❌ Inconsistent file compatibility
  • 😤 Requires review before using app
  • 📱 Compatibility issues with iOS updates
  • 🔄 Confusing sharing/import workflow

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

myTextViewer

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • App fails to open files from Files app
  • JSON files display blank
  • XML files not rendering properly
  • App crashes or won't launch
  • Incompatibility with iOS 14 and iOS 16
Show 3 more
  • Text files cannot be opened
  • Help screen appears instead of file content
  • No response when sharing files to app

Requested features

7 requests
  • Search/find function within documents
  • File editing capabilities
  • Remove ads or ad-free option
  • Support for action extensions
  • Better file import options
Show 2 more
  • Plain English display instead of code format
  • Export functionality

In-app purchases

None

iEditor

No in-app purchases

None

myTextViewer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iEditor free?
iEditor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is myTextViewer free?
myTextViewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iEditor or myTextViewer?
iEditor is rated higher. iEditor averages 4.1 out of 5 from 189 ratings, while myTextViewer averages 3.7 from 157 ratings.
Do iEditor or myTextViewer have ads?
iEditor shows ads; myTextViewer does not.
Which is updated more often, iEditor or myTextViewer?
iEditor ships an update every 7 months, and myTextViewer every 12 months. Most recently, iEditor was updated on September 13, 2026 and myTextViewer on September 25, 2026.

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