Comparison

Arikh vs Text Editor Plus

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

Head to head
About

Arikh

A fast and simple native text editor for iPad and iPhone. It offers robust code editing with syntax highlighting for numerous languages, and prose writing features like Markdown preview and export options. Designed for professional use with a focus on privacy and a one-time purchase model.

Highlights
  • Syntax highlighting for 20+ languages
  • Markdown preview and export
  • Auto-save and tab management
  • Find and replace with regex
  • Split View and Slide Over support
  • One-time purchase for iPad and Mac
Features
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Arikh is a native text editor for iPad and iPhone. Fast, direct, and refreshingly simple: open a file, edit it, save it. EDIT ANYTHING Open files from the Files app, iCloud Drive, external drives, or any storage provider Twenty languages with syntax highlighting, plus plain text, CSV, and Markdown Tabs with drag-and-drop reordering Your open tabs come back exactly as you left them, unsaved work included New documents open instantly; choose where to save on the first save Auto-save keeps your files current as you type WRITE CODE Live syntax highlighting for Swift, Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, CSS, JSON, XML, YAML, SQL, Go, Rust, Kotlin, Dart, PHP, Ruby, shell scripts, and more Seven highlighting themes Line numbers and Go to Line Format Document: Swift formatted with Apple's swift-format, JSON and XML re-indented, whitespace tidied everywhere else Find and replace with case-sensitive, whole-word, and regular-expression matching, including capture groups External keyboard shortcuts throughout WRITE PROSE Markdown preview that renders headings, lists, tables, task lists, code blocks, and images Export to Rich Text, HTML, and CSV, or share anywhere with the iOS share sheet Five text colors chosen to be easy on the eyes against the dark interface, and adjustable font size DESIGNED FOR iPAD Native performance with instant launch Split View and Slide Over Status bar with live word, line, and character counts and cursor position Document Info with size, dates, encoding, and line endings Recent files on the start screen and in the toolbar ONE PURCHASE, iPAD AND MAC Buy Arikh once and it is yours on both. No subscription, no account, no upsell. PRIVACY FIRST Your files stay in your Files app or iCloud Drive. No tracking, no analytics, nothing phones home. Arikh — Text Editor for iPad and iPhone By Deep Dark Abyss Productions Professional tools for professional work

About

Text Editor Plus

Features
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Text Editor Plus is a powerful yet easy-to-use app designed for editing text, documents, and files on your iPhone. Whether you’re writing notes, editing documents, or making quick text changes, Text Editor Plus helps you get things done smoothly and efficiently. With a clean interface and lightweight performance, Text Editor Plus focuses on what matters most: writing and editing without distractions. You can open, edit, and save text files easily, making it perfect for everyday tasks, work, and personal use. Text Editor Plus is ideal for users who need a reliable text editor on the go. From simple notes and drafts to structured documents, the app provides a comfortable editing experience with fast loading and responsive controls. Designed for productivity, Text Editor Plus allows you to work with text files and documents anytime, anywhere. Whether you’re fixing a document, copying content, or creating new text, everything is just a few taps away. If you’re looking for a straightforward and dependable solution to edit text and documents on iOS, Text Editor Plus is the perfect choice.

Screenshots

Arikh4 screens
Text Editor Plus3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Text Editor Plus at Free against Arikh's $19.99. Text Editor Plus also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 7 months) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.4). On ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Text Editor Plus is free to download; Arikh costs $19.99 up front. Arikh sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Text Editor Plus sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Arikh ships an update every 7 months, Text Editor Plus every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Arikh versus Text Editor Plus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArikhText Editor Plus
Price$19.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.416.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJames NerlingerOmar Ahmed

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Arikh

One-time3
  • Supporter$1.99
  • Patron$4.99
  • Champion$9.99
3 purchases

Text Editor Plus

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Access (Weekly)3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Pro Access (Yearly)$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Subscription$99.99

Questions

Is Arikh free?
Arikh costs $19.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Text Editor Plus free?
Text Editor Plus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Arikh or Text Editor Plus have ads?
Neither Arikh nor Text Editor Plus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Arikh or Text Editor Plus?
Arikh ships an update every 7 months, and Text Editor Plus every 3 months. Most recently, Arikh was updated on October 30, 2026 and Text Editor Plus on November 5, 2026.

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