Text Editor vs DocDock Connect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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/
DocDock Connect
Manage, organize, and share files locally or via cloud services. Edit PDFs, images, and media files, with advanced features available through an optional subscription.
- File management and organization
- Local and cloud file transfer
- PDF and image editing
- Offline media playback
- Document scanning and conversion
- QR code generation
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Core features of DocDock Connect are completely free to use. Advanced power tools are available via an optional DocDock Pro subscription (details below). FREE FEATURES (INCLUDED BELOW) MANAGE & ORGANIZE FILES • Ultimate Sandbox: Manage files in a secure local directory with list and grid layouts. • ZIP Archives: Compress files/folders into .zip packages, or unzip archives. • Keep Storage Clean: Clean up temporary conversion files and player caches anytime. TRANSFER & SHARE • P2P Local Sharing: Transfer files and folders between devices (Phone-to-Phone, Phone-to-PC/Mac) over Wi-Fi or local hotspot. • Easy Pairing: Connect devices securely using simple, on-screen verification PINs. • QR Code Generator: Create custom QR codes to easily share text, links, or contact details. • Cloud Sync: Connect and sync your files to Google Drive, Dropbox, or OneDrive (internet required). READ & EDIT PDFs & IMAGES • Image Editor: Crop, rotate, draw, apply filters, and add text to your images and photos. • Annotate & View: Open PDFs, highlight text, draw, search/replace, rotate, and add notes. • Fill out Forms: Complete interactive PDF forms (text fields, dates, dropdowns, checkboxes). • Sign Documents: Draw your signature and place it anywhere on PDFs. • Password Protection: Encrypt PDFs with AES-256 or decrypt secure files. WATCH, LISTEN & PLAY MEDIA • Offline Music Player: Listen to local audio tracks with a dynamic queue and playlists. • CarPlay & Bluetooth: Plays seamlessly over CarPlay, USB, or Bluetooth with full media controls. • Audio Trimming: Trim tracks and export to MP3, M4A, or WAV. MOBILE SCANNING & CONVERSION • Document Scanner: Use your camera to scan physical papers into clean, multi-page PDFs. • Daily Conversions: Convert up to 10 files per day offline between common formats. DOCDOCK PRO (PAID FEATURES BELOW) Upgrade to DocDock Pro to unlock the full potential of your workspace: • Unlimited File Conversions: Convert files offline across every format with no daily limits. • Batch Actions: Select multiple files at once to move, copy, rename, convert, or delete them in a single tap. • Extract Text from Images (OCR): Scan and convert photos, screenshots, and images into editable text (.txt) files. • Advanced Audio & Ringtones: Export .m4r ringtones and apply studio effects (fade, speed, volume, bass). • Advanced PDF Editing: Merge and split PDF documents, export specific pages, and flatten forms. • On-Device PDF OCR (mobile only): Recognize text in scanned or image-only PDF pages locally to search, select, and copy text. • Offline Transcription & Subtitles (iOS only): Transcribe audio/video speech into plain text (.txt) or timestamped subtitles (.srt) offline using local Whisper AI. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION DocDock Pro is available as an optional monthly or yearly auto-renewable subscription: • Monthly Plan: 2.99 / month • Yearly Plan: 24.99 / year (includes a 7-day free trial) Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless they are canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your App Store account settings after purchase. • Privacy Policy: https://aerobrid.github.io/docdock-docs/privacy.html • Terms of Use (EULA): https://aerobrid.github.io/docdock-docs/eula.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: DocDock Connect at 100% against Text Editor's 50%. DocDock Connect also leads on ads (none vs shown). Text Editor's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 days). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Text Editor sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and DocDock Connect sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Text Editor ships an update every 2 days, DocDock Connect every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Text Editor | DocDock Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Every 5 days |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.5 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 162 MB | 126 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Masatsugu Futamata | Raj Patel |
Customer experience
Text Editor
DocDock Connect
In-app purchases
Text Editor
- Ad-Free (Monthly)$0.991 Month
- Pro (Monthly)$1.991 Month
- Ad-Free (Yearly)$5.991 Year
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- Pro (Yearly)$11.991 Year
DocDock Connect
- DocDock Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
- DocDock Pro Yearly7 Days trial$24.991 Year









