Comparison

Text2File vs RawBack

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

Head to head
About

Text2File

Features
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Created for people who need control over file extensions and seamless integration with the iOS Files app. Unlike Apple Notes, Text2File gives you complete control over where your plain-text files live and what they're named. Save directly to project folders, sync to specific iCloud directories, or organize files alongside related documents – all through seamless Files app integration. No proprietary database, no locked-in format, just standard plain-text files exactly where you need them. The interface is intentionally minimal. Open a file or create a new one, edit the text, save it with any extension you need (.txt, .js, .csv, .md, whatever). No formatting toolbars, no feature creep, no distractions from the core function. Two features make it particularly useful for developers working on the go: Line numbers can be toggled on or off, making the app functional for quick code edits when you're away from your laptop. Need to fix a JavaScript file on your phone? Text2File handles it. Word wrap can similarly be enabled or disabled depending on whether you're writing prose or working with code that benefits from showing only unwrapped lines. That's it. No markdown rendering, no syntax highlighting, no collaboration features. Just a clean, functional text editor that integrates properly with iOS's file system. No ads, no data tracking, no in-app purchases.

About

RawBack

Features
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RawBack helps you get from raw source files back to the repository page they came from. When you open a raw file from a supported Git host, RawBack adds a small, low-distraction navigation bar at the top of the page. One tap opens the same file in the normal repository view, so you can see the surrounding folder, branch, history, and project context. Built for developers and code readers: - Jump from raw files to repository file pages - Works with GitHub, GitHub Gist, GitLab, Gitea, and Codeberg raw URLs - Add self-hosted GitLab and Gitea domains - Choose light, dark, or system appearance - Enable only the Git hosts you use - Hide individual files when you do not want the banner there - Use RawBack in 20 interface languages RawBack stays focused on one job: restoring context when a raw file leaves you outside the repository interface. It does not require an account, does not include ads, and does not send your browsing data to a server.

Screenshots

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RawBack2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Text2File at Free against RawBack's $0.99. RawBack's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.5). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases 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

Text2File is free to download; RawBack costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Text2File ships an update every 2 days, RawBack every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Text2File versus RawBack: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterText2FileRawBack
PriceFree β€” better$0.99
Update frequencyEvery 2 days β€” betterEvery 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS18.515.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size3 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStanley Bontragerε»·εΌΊ εΊΉ

In-app purchases

None

Text2File

No in-app purchases

None

RawBack

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Text2File free?
Text2File is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RawBack free?
RawBack costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Text2File or RawBack have ads?
Neither Text2File nor RawBack shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Text2File or RawBack?
Text2File ships an update every 2 days, and RawBack every 3 days. Most recently, Text2File was updated on September 24, 2026 and RawBack on September 21, 2026.

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