Comparison

StuffKit vs vanilla.txt

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

Head to head
About

StuffKit

Features
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Keep track of everything you own. StuffKit helps you log purchases, store receipts, track warranties, and get smart reminders β€” all in one simple app. Never forget when you bought your phone, TV, or car again. Minimal effort, maximum peace of mind. Download StuffKit now and get organized! Link to our Terms of Use: https://stuffkit-app.web.app/terms-of-service/ Link to our Privacy Policy: https://stuffkit-app.web.app/privacy-policy/

About

vanilla.txt

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vanilla.txt is a minimalist editor purpose-built for plain text (.txt) on iPhone and iPad. Open or create files directly from the iOS Files app (including iCloud Drive), write with a clean, responsive editor, and your changes save automatically. It’s ideal for notes, drafts, outlines, logs, and code snippets you want to keep portable and future-proof. Features: - Real .txt files via the iOS Files app (incl. iCloud Drive) - Autosave while you type for reliable editing - Simple, distraction-free text layout - Readable typography with a default monospace font - Dark Mode support - System share sheet (Share / Open In…) - Appears in the iOS Share Sheet; save shared text as .txt - No analytics or tracking - Works offline; no account required Plain text stays lightweight, easy to back up, and compatible with every platform. Keep your writing simple, portable, and under your control.

Screenshots

StuffKit4 screens
vanilla.txt4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: StuffKit at Free against vanilla.txt's $0.99. StuffKit also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). vanilla.txt's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On update cadence, ads and device support 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

StuffKit is free to download; vanilla.txt costs $0.99 up front. StuffKit sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. vanilla.txt asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
StuffKit versus vanilla.txt: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStuffKitvanilla.txt
PriceFree β€” better$0.99
Update frequencyEvery 2 daysEvery 2 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 β€” better18.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size38 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYellowcone ProductionsAQPARD LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

StuffKit

Subscriptions2
  • StuffKit Pro7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • StuffKit Pro7 Days trial$8.991 Year
None

vanilla.txt

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is StuffKit free?
StuffKit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is vanilla.txt free?
vanilla.txt costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do StuffKit or vanilla.txt have ads?
Neither StuffKit nor vanilla.txt shows ads.
Which is updated more often, StuffKit or vanilla.txt?
StuffKit ships an update every 2 days, and vanilla.txt every 2 days. Most recently, StuffKit was updated on September 19, 2026 and vanilla.txt on September 7, 2026.

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