# Text Editing vs Simple_TextEdit

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Simple_TextEdit at 100% against Text Editing's 0%. Simple_TextEdit also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.2) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 13 months). Text Editing's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (6 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Text Editing sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Simple_TextEdit sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Simple_TextEdit holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Text Editing has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Text Editing's written reviews are positive against 100% of Simple_TextEdit's.

Text Editing ships an update every 13 months, Simple_TextEdit every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Text Editing | Simple_TextEdit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-editing/id6463483623/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-textedit/id6478072145/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 36 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Laxay Gajera](https://appshunter.io/developer/1534406445) | [Seung-Un Ham](https://appshunter.io/developer/447543367) |

## What reviewers say

### Text Editing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-editing/id6463483623)

A simple and fast text editor for iOS that works offline, prioritizing user privacy by keeping all data local. It offers automatic resizing for notes and a stable editing experience.

**Highlights:** Simple notepad interface, Automatic note resizing, Offline functionality, Enhanced privacy, Local data storage, Fast and stable editing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Text Editing Pro - Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Text Editing Pro - Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Text Editing Pro - Yearly | $9.99 | per year |


### Simple_TextEdit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-textedit/id6478072145)

This app provides a native plain text editing experience for iOS devices. It allows users to open, edit, and save plain text files like .txt, .md, and .json directly from the Files app, offering a streamlined alternative to rich text editors.

**Highlights:** Native plain text editing, Opens and saves .txt, .md, .json, Integrates with Files app, Prettify JSON functionality, Clipboard integration, Supports 39 languages

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Text Editing free?

Text Editing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Simple_TextEdit free?

Simple_TextEdit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Text Editing or Simple_TextEdit?

Simple_TextEdit is rated higher. Text Editing averages 3.2 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Simple_TextEdit averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Text Editing or Simple_TextEdit have ads?

Simple_TextEdit shows ads; Text Editing does not.

### Which is updated more often, Text Editing or Simple_TextEdit?

Text Editing ships an update every 13 months, and Simple_TextEdit every 3 months. Most recently, Text Editing was updated on September 9, 2026 and Simple_TextEdit on September 19, 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.*