Comparison

Cat Scribe vs PlainText Pro Editor

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

Head to head
About

Cat Scribe

Features
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Capture notebook pages and convert them into clean digital text with Cat Scribe. Use your camera to scan handwritten notes, pick your preferred extraction engine, and quickly copy or send results to Drafts. Cat Scribe is built for fast personal note capture with a simple workflow and minimal friction.

About

PlainText Pro Editor

Features
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PlainText Pro is a powerful text editor, code editor, and notepad built for speed, clarity, and productivity. Whether you’re writing notes, editing code, or working with plain text files, this app delivers a fast, smooth, and distraction-free experience. Designed for developers, students, and everyday users who need a reliable editor on the go. > ALL-IN-ONE EDITOR β€’ Text Editor β€’ Code Editor β€’ Notepad β€’ File Viewer Everything in one lightweight app. > Key Features β€’ Multi-Tab Editing Work on multiple documents at once and switch instantly. β€’ Syntax Highlighting Optimized for Swift and structured text with a fast, real-time engine. β€’ Line Numbers & Code Blocks Stay oriented with visual structure and depth-based block highlighting. β€’ Ultra-Fast Performance Smart background processing keeps typing smooth and responsive. β€’ Clean, Distraction-Free UI Minimal design focused on productivity. β€’ Import & Export Files Open and save plain text, code, JSON, XML, and more. β€’ Customizable Editor Adjust font size, toggle syntax highlighting, line numbers, and code blocks. β€’ Smart Selection Tools Quickly mark and select text ranges with precision. β€’ Clipboard & Quick Actions Paste, clear, and manage content instantly. > Designed for Speed PlainText Pro uses an optimized syntax engine and smart rendering to ensure real-time feedback without slowing you down. > Built for Creators & Developers From quick notes to structured code editing, PlainText Pro gives you the tools you need without unnecessary complexity.

Screenshots

Cat Scribe4 screens
PlainText Pro Editor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Cat Scribe at Free against PlainText Pro Editor's $2.99. On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Cat Scribe is free to download; PlainText Pro Editor costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Cat Scribe versus PlainText Pro Editor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCat ScribePlainText Pro Editor
PriceFree β€” better$2.99
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad β€” better
Requires iOS18.018.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size11 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDavid DegnerJorge Lucioni Charalla

In-app purchases

None

Cat Scribe

No in-app purchases

None

PlainText Pro Editor

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cat Scribe free?
Cat Scribe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PlainText Pro Editor free?
PlainText Pro Editor costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Cat Scribe or PlainText Pro Editor have ads?
Neither Cat Scribe nor PlainText Pro Editor shows ads.

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