Simple Hex Editor vs TextRift
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Simple Hex Editor
Easily view and modify the raw byte data of any file with a straightforward interface. This tool is designed for developers and tech enthusiasts who need a quick and efficient way to perform hex editing without unnecessary complexity.
- View file byte data
- Edit files in hex
- Simple interface
- Quick file access
- Developer-focused
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Need to peek inside or tweak any file? Hex Editor's got you covered! With a super simple interface, you won't get bogged down by extra features you don't need. It's perfect for developers and tech lovers who want a quick and easy way to edit files in hex. Give it a try and see how easy hex editing can be!
TextRift
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TextRift is a fast, private way to compare two pieces of text and see exactly what changed. Paste your original text into A and the changed version into B. TextRift instantly highlights every added, removed, and unchanged line so differences jump right out. WHY TEXTRIFT • Instant line-by-line comparison with clear color coding • Unified or side-by-side views — switch with a tap • Copy the full result to share or save • Swap A and B to flip the comparison • Live counts of added and removed lines PRIVATE BY DESIGN Everything happens on your device. No accounts, no sign-up, no network, no tracking. Your text never leaves your iPhone or iPad. Great for comparing drafts, configuration files, code snippets, contracts, notes, and anything else where the details matter. Terms of Use (EULA): https://obelisk.club/diffchecker/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: TextRift at none against Simple Hex Editor's shown. Simple Hex Editor's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 weeks) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and in-app purchases 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. Simple Hex Editor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and TextRift sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Simple Hex Editor ships an update every 2 weeks, TextRift every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Simple Hex Editor | TextRift |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 4 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SEUNGWOO JO | 永 张 |
In-app purchases
Simple Hex Editor
- Simple Hex Editor Ad-free Lifetime$7.99
TextRift
- TextRift Pro$4.99
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