# Notepad ++ vs TXT Editor

The clearest difference is rating: TXT Editor at 3.7 against Notepad ++'s 1.1. TXT Editor also leads on ads (none vs shown). Notepad ++'s advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (54 vs 7). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Notepad ++ sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per 7 days and TXT Editor sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TXT Editor holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 1.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notepad ++ has 54 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.

Notepad ++ ships an update every 4 months, TXT Editor every 3 months. Both last shipped on September 20, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Notepad ++ | TXT Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.1 (54 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notepad-plus-plus/id6736382475/reviews) | **[3.7 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/txt-editor-notepad/id6737985816/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **54** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 36 MB | 198 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kalpesh Donga](https://appshunter.io/developer/1882683121) | [Kairoos Solutions SL](https://appshunter.io/developer/978066434) |

## What reviewers say

### Notepad ++

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notepad-plus-plus/id6736382475)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium Access | $1.49 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium Access | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium Access | $29.99 | per year |
| Life Time Premium | $4.99 | one-time |


### TXT Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/txt-editor-notepad/id6737985816)

A powerful yet simple text editor for creating, editing, and organizing plain text files. It offers multi-platform compatibility, secure cloud syncing, and an AI writing assistant to enhance productivity.

**Highlights:** Edit .TXT plain text files, AI Writing Assistant, Secure cloud syncing, Multi-platform compatibility, Export to PDF, PNG, App passcode protection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Notepad Full Unlock | $2.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Notepad ++ free?

Notepad ++ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is TXT Editor free?

TXT Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Notepad ++ or TXT Editor?

TXT Editor is rated higher. Notepad ++ averages 1.1 out of 5 from 54 ratings, while TXT Editor averages 3.7 from 7 ratings.

### Do Notepad ++ or TXT Editor have ads?

Notepad ++ shows ads; TXT Editor does not.

### Which is updated more often, Notepad ++ or TXT Editor?

Notepad ++ ships an update every 4 months, and TXT Editor every 3 months. Most recently, Notepad ++ was updated on September 20, 2026 and TXT Editor on September 20, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*