Text Editor Neo vs Shield
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Text Editor Neo
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Text Editor Neo Minimal. Fast. Unlimited. Text Editor Neo is a sleek, distraction-free text editor designed for writing without boundaries. Whether you're jotting down notes, drafting an essay, or managing code snippets — Neo keeps things simple, beautiful, and powerful. Features: ** Instant Writing – Launches fast, writes faster. Start typing the moment inspiration hits. ** Minimal Design – Clean interface with no clutter. Just you and your words. ** Full File Support – Open, edit, and save plain text and RTF files. ** iCloud Integration – Access your documents across all your devices. ** Privacy-First – Your documents stay on your device. No accounts, no tracking. ** One-Time Unlock – Support development and unlock unlimited documents forever. Whether you're writing poetry, code, or your next big idea — Text Editor Neo gives you the space to think and the tools to focus. Text Editor Neo is a feature-rich app specially designed for iPhone users. By downloading this app, you agree to the Apple Standard End User License Agreement (EULA), available here: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Shield
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Shield: Private Vault is a secure private space for your most sensitive content. Store and protect: • Photos • Videos • Documents • Personal files • Private notes Features: • Face ID protection • Secure passcode lock • Private photo and video vault • Document storage • File import from Photos and Files • Privacy-focused design • Simple and intuitive interface Your private content stays protected and accessible only by you.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shield at none against Text Editor Neo's 2. Shield also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads 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 Neo sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Shield asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Text Editor Neo | Shield |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Henrik Kjær | Aristotelis Theodorakis |
In-app purchases
Text Editor Neo
- Work Without ConstraintsFree
- Work Without Constraints$5.99
Shield
No in-app purchases









