Plain Editor for .txt vs Only Text Editor
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Plain Editor for .txt
This utility allows you to manage, view, and edit plain text files on your device and iCloud Drive. It offers distinct edit and view modes, with customizable font settings, sizes, line spacing, and margins for a tailored experience.
- Manage, view, create, and edit .txt files
- Supports device and iCloud Drive
- Distinct edit and view modes
- Customizable fonts, sizes, and line spacing
- Adjustable margins in view mode
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- Manage, view, create, and edit plain text files (.txt) on your current device and iCloud Drive. - Supports both edit and view modes: In view mode, text is read-only to prevent accidental modifications. - Set different fonts, font sizes, and line spacing for editing and viewing. View mode also allows you to set margins.
Only Text Editor
A minimalist text editor for iOS that prioritizes simplicity and speed. It allows users to view and edit plain text files without any formatting distractions, offering a clean writing experience with customizable typography and seamless integration with the Files app.
- Pure plain text editing
- Zero clutter interface
- Customizable typography
- Modern iOS integration
- Lightweight and fast performance
- iCloud Drive support
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Meet Only Text, a stripped-down text editor for iOS that brings back the simplicity of classic text editing. Inspired by the beloved, no-nonsense text editors of the past, Only Text focuses entirely on doing one thing perfectly: letting you view and edit plain text files. No markdown formatting, no color-coding, and no distractions. Just your words. Key Features: * Pure Plain Text - Seamlessly open, view, and save plain text files from your device, iCloud Drive, or anywhere else the Files app can reach. * Save Exactly Where You Want - When you create a new document, nothing is written to disk until you choose to save it at which point you pick the destination yourself, whether that's iCloud Drive, On My iPhone, or another location entirely. * Never Lose Your Work - Existing documents save continuously as you type. If Only Text is ever interrupted before you've saved a brand-new document, it's offered back to you the next time you open the app. * Zero Clutter - No complex toolbars, formatting menus, or markdown to learn. The interface gets out of your way so you can focus on writing. * Built-in Search - Quickly find text within long documents without leaving the editor. * Custom Typography - Enjoy the beautiful, monospaced Iosevka Curly Slab font set as the default, switch to your device's system font, or pick any custom font installed on your device with adjustable sizing to match your taste. * Adaptive Light & Dark Themes - Follow the system appearance or choose your own; the whole app, including documents already open, updates instantly. * Share & Print - Send a document to any app, or print it directly, right from the editor. * Modern iOS Integration - Built natively for iOS to ensure smooth performance, fast load times, and perfect integration with the Files app. * Lightweight & Fast - Opens instantly. Perfect for quick notes, writing code snippets, or keeping track of your thoughts on the go. Only Text is free to use, with no ads and no subscriptions. If you enjoy it, you can leave an optional tip to support future updates.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Only Text Editor at 100% against Plain Editor for .txt's 50%. Only Text Editor also leads on price (Free vs $0.99) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 10 months). Plain Editor for .txt's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Only Text Editor is free to download; Plain Editor for .txt costs $0.99 up front. Only Text Editor sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Plain Editor for .txt asks for nothing beyond the download.
Plain Editor for .txt ships an update every 10 months, Only Text Editor every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Plain Editor for .txt | Only Text Editor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 4.5 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 星翰 朱 | Randy Tjahjono |
Customer experience
Plain Editor for .txt
Only Text Editor
In-app purchases
Plain Editor for .txt
No in-app purchases
Only Text Editor
- Tip$0.99
- Slightly Larger Tip$1.29
Questions
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