Comparison

Text Editor vs VS Memo

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

Head to head
About

Text Editor

This app is a powerful text editor designed for coding and general document creation. It offers AI-powered summarization, rewriting, and translation, along with robust file management across multiple cloud storage services. Enjoy features like multi-tab editing and side-by-side file comparison.

Highlights
  • AI summarization, rewriting, and translation
  • Multi-tab editing
  • Two-pane side-by-side view
  • Syntax highlighting
  • Support for multiple cloud storage services
  • File management and export
  • Automatic backup and history restore
Features
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PWEditor Next is a powerful text editor that lets you edit text files directly across a wide range of storage services. You can edit in real time while viewing a preview tailored to each file format. Based on the original PWEditor app, PWEditor Next has been redesigned for the latest iOS and iPadOS environments. ・Supports 10 storage types  Supports local files, five cloud storage services (iCloud Drive, Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, and Box), and four server types (FTP, SFTP, SMB, and WebDAV).  - SFTP supports username and password authentication.  - WebDAV supports username and password authentication and connects over HTTP or HTTPS. ・Previews 16 file formats  - Dedicated previews: PDF and images  - Document formats: HTML, Markdown, and AsciiDoc  - Diagram and chart formats: Mermaid, PlantUML, Graphviz, D2, and Pikchr  - Tree formats: JSON, YAML, XML, and PropertyList  - Table formats: CSV and TSV  The 14 formats other than PDF and images also support real-time previews.  For CSV and TSV, you can configure whether the file has a header row and choose the delimiter. ・Advanced editor features  - Syntax highlighting  - 20 languages: Arduino、Bash/Shell、C、C++、C#、Dart、GO、Java、JavaScript、Kotlin、Lua、Objective-C、PHP、Python、R、Ruby、Rust、SQL、Swift、TypeScript  - 13 formats: AsciiDoc, CSS, D2, Graphviz, HTML, JSON, Markdown, Mermaid, Pikchr, PropertyList, PlantUML, XML, and YAML  - Display of invisible characters (half-width spaces, full-width spaces, tabs, and line breaks)  - Status information (character encoding, line endings, character count, and line count)  - File path display  - Line numbers  - Horizontal and vertical guide lines  - Auto-indentation  - Symbol input, including Undo and Redo  - Cursor movement  - Character encoding and line ending conversion ・Multiple tabs and split-screen view  Open and edit multiple files at the same time in tabs. The free plan supports up to two tabs; the Pro plan removes the tab limit.  In split-screen view, you can display two files or a file and its preview side by side within a single tab. Split-screen view is available on the free plan for local files and iCloud Drive. The Pro plan is required for all other storage services. ・Three types of search  - Find and replace within a file  - Search for file and directory names  - Search across multiple files ・File manager features  - File list  - Rename, copy, move, and delete files and directories  - Export files  - Recently opened files  - Favorites ・Backup history  Files are backed up before saving, before converting character encoding or line endings, and before restoring from backup history. You can use the history to restore an earlier version of a file. ・AI features  Use Apple Intelligence to summarize, rephrase, and translate text. ・Other features  - Switch the display language (Japanese, English, Spanish, or Chinese)  - Switch between light and dark themes  - Support for cloud storage sharing links  - Support for files shared from other apps ・Free plan and Pro plan  Basic features are available for free. The following features require the Pro plan:  - More than two tabs across all storage services  - Split-screen view, AI features, copy, move, and export for storage services other than local files and iCloud Drive  - Search within subdirectories and search filters for some storage services ・Terms of Use (Apple’s Standard EULA):  https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

VS Memo

Features
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VS Memo is a memo application with a sophisticated interface inspired by Visual Studio Code. Perfect for developers, tech professionals, and anyone who appreciates an IDE-style UI. *(This app is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Microsoft or Visual Studio Code.)* **Key Features** • **IDE-Style Editor Interface** - Clean, VSCode-inspired design - Customizable syntax highlighting - Flexible coloring rules using regular expressions • **Typing Playback Animation** - Watch your notes come to life with typing animation when opened - Adjustable playback speed (normal/fast/skip) - Unique and impressive note viewing experience • **Powerful Editing Tools** - Undo/Redo functionality (up to 10 steps) - Edit lock to prevent accidental changes - Auto-save to protect your important notes • **Complete Offline Support** - All data stored locally on your device - No cloud sync required - privacy protected - Full functionality without internet connection • **Customization Options** - Dark mode / Light mode toggle - Create custom syntax rules with regular expressions - Japanese and English localization support • **Simple, Intuitive Operation** - Easy-to-use drawer menu - Quick access from memo list - Smooth memo switching **Premium Features** For those who want an ad-free experience, we offer a premium subscription. Choose between monthly or annual plans to completely remove all advertisements. **Perfect For** - Developers familiar with coding - Those who prefer IDE-style interfaces - Privacy-conscious users - Anyone seeking a simple yet powerful memo app - Task management and code snippet storage **Start Free Today** All basic features are available for free. Download now and discover a new way to take notes. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Text Editor4 screens
VS Memo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: VS Memo at none against Text Editor's shown. VS Memo also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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. Text Editor sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and VS Memo sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
Text Editor versus VS Memo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterText EditorVS Memo
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 2 daysEvery 2 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.413.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size165 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMasatsugu FutamataAkiyuki Genno

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Text Editor

Subscriptions4
  • Ad-Free (Monthly)$0.991 Month
  • Pro (Monthly)2 variants$1.991 Month
  • Ad-Free (Yearly)$5.991 Year
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  • Pro (Yearly)2 variants$11.991 Year
1 purchases

VS Memo

Subscriptions1
  • VS Memo Premium$1.991 Month

Questions

Is Text Editor free?
Text Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VS Memo free?
VS Memo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Text Editor or VS Memo have ads?
Text Editor shows ads; VS Memo does not.
Which is updated more often, Text Editor or VS Memo?
Text Editor ships an update every 2 days, and VS Memo every 2 days. Most recently, Text Editor was updated on October 27, 2026 and VS Memo on October 18, 2026.

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