Comparison

iEditor vs QuickEditor

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

QuickEditor

A powerful and fast text and code editor for iOS and macOS. It unifies local files, cloud storage, and remote servers in a customizable workspace with advanced editing tools and syntax highlighting.

Highlights
  • Advanced file manager
  • Unified global search
  • Syntax highlighting
  • Voice-to-text input
  • Remote direct editing
  • Cross-platform sync
Features
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QuickEditor is a powerful, fast text and code editor designed for iOS and macOS. It seamlessly integrates your local files, cloud storage, and remote servers into one highly customizable workspace. WORKSPACE & FILE EXPLORATION: • Advanced file manager • Full-fledged organization for your local, cloud, and remote directories • Unified global search • Recursive full-text search and replace across entire folders and active tabs • Floating & dockable UI • Build your ideal layout with floating panels and dockable tool windows • Multiple workspaces • Organize complex projects efficiently with a flexible tabbed interface • Diff & Merge tools • Visually compare text files or entire folders, navigate differences, and merge changes side-by-side. CODING & TEXT CONTROL: • Syntax highlighting • Robust support for major programming languages and scripts • Command palette • Instantly access all editor commands, pin your favorites, and review command history for rapid navigation. • Speech & audio • Instantly capture ideas using voice-to-text input, and listen to documents with built-in text-to-speech (Read Aloud) features. • Code assist • Accelerate your workflow with autocomplete, reusable snippets, and global bookmarks • Rectangular selection • Edit columns of text with precision for advanced formatting • Built-in terminal • Run shell commands without leaving the editor (xterm-based) • Markdown preview • Live preview of selected text or full files • Find & replace • Powerful search with regex support across files and tabs AI AGENT & ASSISTANT: • AI Agent & MCP Server • Empower your workflow with an autonomous AI Agent that can read, write, and manage your local files via Model Context Protocol (MCP). • Persistent AI Memory • Manage long-term context and Agent Tasks seamlessly within your workspace. • AI integration • Connect with leading AI models, including local LLMs, to enhance your writing and coding productivity. REMOTE & CLOUD MANAGEMENT: • Remote direct editing • Connect and edit seamlessly on SMB/CIFS (Windows shares, Synology/QNAP NAS), SFTP/SSH, WebDAV, and FTP servers • Cloud integration • Access, manage, and sync your files anywhere via iCloud and external cloud providers • Cross-platform sync • A unified, fluid experience across your iPhone, iPad, and Mac CUSTOMIZATION & ACCESSIBILITY: • Automation & Deep links • Integrate seamlessly with Apple Shortcuts and automation tools using custom URL schemes to open specific files or workspaces. • Home screen widgets • Quick access to your most important files, recents, and bookmarks • Global encoding support • Read and write safely using 50+ encodings across 100+ languages • Theme colors • Customize with 20+ colors and dark/light mode support SUPPORTED LANGUAGES: • Python, JavaScript, Java, Kotlin • HTML, CSS, PHP, SQL • C, C++, C#, Swift • And many more... PERFECT FOR: • Programming, coding, and codebase management • Deep analysis of system logs and large text files • Quick edits to remote server configuration files • Distraction-free writing and note-taking QUICK TOOLS & WORKFLOWS: • Snippets Workspace • Reuse templates, variable sets, presets, and batch generation for repeatable text. • Bookmarks Workspace • Track code locations, inspect stale targets, and jump back to important lines. • Commands Workspace • Pin commands, customize header/footer toolbars, and audit palette visibility. • QuickSticky • Keep lightweight scratch notes beside your editor with theme colors and pinning. QuickEditor Pro unlocks: • Ad-free experience • Unlimited tabs • Advanced text operations • Priority support Terms of Use: https://kakitiro.com/quickapps/quickeditor/terms/

Screenshots

iEditor4 screens
QuickEditor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: iEditor at 56% against QuickEditor's 13%. iEditor also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (189 vs 1). QuickEditor's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.1) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 7 months). On price, ads 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. QuickEditor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year. iEditor asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

QuickEditor holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iEditor has 189 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 56% of iEditor's written reviews are positive against 13% of QuickEditor's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iEditor ships an update every 7 months, QuickEditor every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
iEditor versus QuickEditor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriEditorQuickEditor
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (189 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews56.4% of reviews — better12.5% of reviews
Number of ratings189 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB65 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperComcSoft CorporationKAZUHIRO KAKIMOTO

Customer experience

iEditor

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

QuickEditor

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive12.5%
Neutral25.0%
Negative62.5%

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

QuickEditor

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

iEditor

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

QuickEditor

Subscriptions1
  • Pro - Annual$2.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro - Lifetime$12.99

Questions

Is iEditor free?
iEditor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is QuickEditor free?
QuickEditor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iEditor or QuickEditor?
QuickEditor is rated higher. iEditor averages 4.1 out of 5 from 189 ratings, while QuickEditor averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do iEditor or QuickEditor have ads?
Both iEditor and QuickEditor show ads.
Which is updated more often, iEditor or QuickEditor?
iEditor ships an update every 7 months, and QuickEditor every 3 weeks. Most recently, iEditor was updated on September 13, 2026 and QuickEditor on September 5, 2026.

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