Comparison

Arikh vs Raw Text Editor

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

Head to head
About

Arikh

Features
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Arikh is the professional text editor built for iPad and iPhone. Fast, powerful, and refreshingly simple. EDIT ANYTHING - Open files directly from Files, iCloud Drive, or any storage provider - Support for 20+ file types including code, scripts, configuration, and documentation - True multi-tab editing with drag-and-drop reordering - Real-time save indicators, word counts, and line counts WRITE CODE ANYWHERE - Syntax highlighting for Swift, Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, CSS, JSON, and more - Smart code formatting with a single shortcut - Professional find & replace with case-sensitive and whole-word matching - Live markdown preview with real formatted output - External keyboard shortcuts for productivity DESIGNED FOR iOS - Native performance with instant launch - Adapts beautifully from iPhone to iPad Pro (← dies at v2) - Full multitasking with Split View and Slide Over - Automatic iCloud sync FEATURES DEVELOPERS LOVE - Fast, responsive editing even with large files - Distinctive dark interface with five selectable text colors - Customizable font sizes - Recent files for quick access - Export to TXT, RTF, HTML, and CSV - File info with size, dates, and statistics PERFECT FOR.... - Developers editing code on the go - Writers working in Markdown - Students taking notes - Anyone who needs a reliable text editor NO SUBSCRIPTIONS - All features unlocked for everyone. Optional tip jar to support development. (← rewrite at v2) PRIVACY FIRST - Your files stay on your device or in your iCloud. No tracking, no analytics, no account required. Download Arikh and experience text editing done right on iOS. Arikh — Text Editor for iOS By Deep Dark Abyss Professional tools for professional work

About

Raw Text Editor

This app offers a clean, distraction-free environment for creating and editing plain text files. It supports structured text formats like JSON, Markdown, and CSV, ensuring full control over raw content without hidden formatting.

Highlights
  • Create and edit plain text files
  • Supports JSON, JSON Lines, NDJSON, Markdown, CSV
  • Distraction-free editing environment
  • Handles structured text formats
  • Full control over raw content
Features
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Raw Text Editor is a lightweight and focused app built for working directly with plain text files. It provides a clean, distraction-free environment designed for users who need full control over raw content without hidden formatting or automatic styling. The app allows you to create new text files and edit existing ones quickly and efficiently. All content is handled as pure plaintext, ensuring that what you see is exactly what is saved. Raw Text Editor supports structured text formats with dedicated UI handling to make editing easier while preserving raw access. Supported file types include JSON (.json), JSON Lines (.jsonl), NDJSON (.ndjson), Markdown (.md), and CSV (.csv). These formats are opened and managed in ways that improve usability while maintaining complete control over the underlying text. Built for simplicity and performance, Raw Text Editor is suitable for developers, data editors, and anyone who regularly works with text-based files and needs a reliable, no-nonsense editing tool.

Screenshots

Arikh4 screens
Raw Text Editor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Raw Text Editor at every 2 months against Arikh's every 11 months. Raw Text Editor also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.4). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Arikh sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Raw Text Editor sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Arikh ships an update every 11 months, Raw Text Editor every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Arikh versus Raw Text Editor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArikhRaw Text Editor
PriceFreeFree
Rating—2.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.413.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJames NerlingerTan Kiet Phan

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Arikh

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

Raw Text Editor

One-time3
  • Quick Caffeine$1.99
  • Liquid Inspiration$4.99
  • Rare Infusion$9.99

Questions

Is Arikh free?
Arikh is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Raw Text Editor free?
Raw Text Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Arikh or Raw Text Editor have ads?
Neither Arikh nor Raw Text Editor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Arikh or Raw Text Editor?
Arikh ships an update every 11 months, and Raw Text Editor every 2 months. Most recently, Arikh was updated on October 4, 2026 and Raw Text Editor on October 15, 2026.

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