# iEditor vs txt Editor

The clearest difference is rating: txt Editor at 5.0 against iEditor's 4.1. txt Editor also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 7 months). iEditor's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (56% vs 25%). 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. iEditor asks for nothing beyond the download.

txt Editor 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 25% of txt Editor's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

iEditor ships an update every 7 months, txt Editor weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iEditor | txt Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (189 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ieditor-text-code-editor/id562162723/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/txt-editor-text-and-notepad/id6447488397/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **189** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **56.4% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 57 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ComcSoft Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/413971334) | [Julian Lau](https://appshunter.io/developer/1603050262) |

## What reviewers say

### iEditor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ieditor-text-code-editor/id562162723)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- Autosave functionality
- Support for more file formats
- Syntax highlighting for code
- Cloud/iCloud integration


### 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 iEditor free?

iEditor 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, iEditor or txt Editor?

txt Editor is rated higher. iEditor averages 4.1 out of 5 from 189 ratings, while txt Editor averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do iEditor or txt Editor have ads?

Both iEditor and txt Editor show ads.

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

iEditor ships an update every 7 months, and txt Editor weekly. Most recently, iEditor was updated on November 6, 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.*