Comparison

TextMate  vs Notepad ++

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

Head to head
About

TextMate 

This app assists with brainstorming and writing by providing AI-powered word suggestions tailored to your preferences. Its minimalist interface promotes focus, helping you refine thoughts and ensure clarity. Unlock advanced features like word count adjustment and undo/redo with a subscription.

Highlights
  • AI-enhanced word suggestions
  • Personalized suggestions
  • Distraction-free interface
  • Enhanced focus for writing
  • Word Count Adjustment
  • Undo & Redo functionality
Features
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TextMate is a powerful tool designed to enhance your brainstorming and writing process. By offering AI-based suggestions from the words you input, it helps refine your thoughts and preferences. With a focus on clarity and efficiency, TextMate ensures that your ideas stay aligned with your intent, creating a more personalized and productive experience. Key Features: - AI-enhanced word suggestions based on your input - Refined suggestions tailored to your preferences - Minimalist and distraction-free interface - Enhanced focus for brainstorming and writing - Unlock premium features like Word Count Adjustment, Undo & Redo, and Copy Text with a TextMate Plus subscription. For more information, please refer to our Terms of Use (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Notepad ++

This app helps you capture thoughts, plan tasks, and organize information with a clean interface. It offers rich text formatting, image attachments, clickable links, and reminders to keep you productive. Secure your sensitive notes with password protection and easily find what you need with powerful search.

Highlights
  • Create and edit notes with rich formatting
  • Attach images to notes
  • Insert clickable hyperlinks
  • Set reminders and notifications
  • Mark notes as private with password protection
  • Sort notes by color and date
  • Search functionality
Features
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The Notes App is a handy and easy-to-use tool for taking notes, planning tasks, and organising information. It offers flexible features and customisation to fit your needs. Key Features 1. Create Notes: * Effortlessly create new notes with a clean and intuitive interface, perfect for jotting down thoughts, to-dos, or key information. * Enjoy unlimited note creation with advanced formatting options, including: * Bold, italic, and underlined text for emphasis. * Bullet points and numbered lists for structured content. * Easy editing tools to refine and update your notes anytime. 2. Add Images: * Enhance your notes by attaching images directly from your device. Perfect for adding visual context, storing memorable moments, or including reference materials. 3. Font Customisation: * Personalise your notes with adjustable text sizes and a variety of font styles. Whether you need a professional look or a casual vibe, there’s a style for every need. 4. Text Alignment: * Organise your notes with precision by aligning text to the left, center, or right. Ideal for creating lists, structuring titles, or highlighting key sections. 5. Insert Clickable Links: * Integrate hyperlinks within your notes for seamless navigation to websites, documents, or other online resources. Simplify accessing external content with just a tap. 6. Reminders and Notifications: * Never miss a deadline or important task. Set reminders for specific notes and receive timely notifications to keep you on track. 7. Favourite Notes: * Pin your most critical or frequently accessed notes as favourites. Access them instantly without scrolling through your entire collection. 8. Sorting Notes: Keep your notes neatly organised with these sorting features: * By Colour: Use customisable note colours to visually categorise and group related information. * By Date: Sort notes by creation or last modification dates in ascending or descending order for chronological clarity. 9. Private Notes: * Safeguard sensitive or personal information by marking notes as private. Secure them with a password or PIN for added peace of mind. 10. Search Functionality: * Locate notes quickly with a robust search feature. Use keywords, tags, or filters to narrow down your search and save time. Subscription Details:- - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. - No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period. - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable For Further Information: Terms of Use : https://privacypolicycenter.com/new/terms/id6736382475 Privacy Policy : https://privacypolicycenter.com/new/view/id6736382475 EULA = https://privacypolicycenter.com/new/eula/id6736382475

Screenshots

TextMate 4 screens
Notepad ++4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TextMate  at 100% against Notepad ++'s 0%. TextMate  also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.1) and ads (none vs shown). Notepad ++'s advantage is ratings volume (54 vs 1). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. TextMate  sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month and Notepad ++ sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TextMate  holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notepad ++ has 54 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of TextMate 's written reviews are positive against 0% of Notepad ++'s.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
TextMate  versus Notepad ++: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTextMate Notepad ++
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better1.1 (54 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings154 — better
Update frequency—Every 4 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB36 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperSaeed RahmatolahiKalpesh Donga

Customer experience

TextMate 

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Notepad ++

All ratings54 ratings
Positive3.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative96.3%
Written reviews45 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

TextMate 

Subscriptions1
  • TextMate Plus$1.991 Month
4 purchases

Notepad ++

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Premium Access$1.497 Days
  • Monthly Premium Access$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium Access3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Life Time Premium$4.99

Questions

Is TextMate  free?
TextMate  is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Notepad ++ free?
Notepad ++ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TextMate  or Notepad ++?
TextMate  is rated higher. TextMate  averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Notepad ++ averages 1.1 from 54 ratings.
Do TextMate  or Notepad ++ have ads?
Notepad ++ shows ads; TextMate  does not.

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